Kinect WeROC® 2023 Conference Agenda
The Power Of Her
September 5 & 6, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Day 1: Fundraising Pitches and Fueling Her Growth
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Thomas S. Monson Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Day one is an immersive encounter with excellence designed to create meaningful connections between capital providers and entrepreneurs. Each CEO takes the spotlight to deliver their concise, impactful 10-minute fundraising introduction pitch to the attending funders. Be a part of this intimate gathering where the venue and experience embody sophistication and the art of meaningful engagement, in a beautiful, historic mansion.
8:30am
Monson Center Main Lobby
Registration opens
Pick up your badge and scan the QR code for the program guide, Monson Center Map, and network with other attendees.
You can mingle in the Exhibitor Hall on the first floor and grab some breakfast too, before the ballroom opens.
9:00am – 9:05am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
Setting Her Intentions
Princesse DesRose, Founder and CEO, Lumiére Wellness
Start your conference engagement through a meditation and intention process that opens up your mind and spirit to the Power Of Her.
9:05am – 9:15am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
9:15am – 9:45am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
Keynote: Unleash Her Unicorn
Sunnie Giles, COO Volcanic Retail
Based upon Sunnie’s investment experience and groundbreaking research in leadership for innovation, Sunnie will share her wisdom to all female entrepreneurs who will improve Utah’s future.
10:00am – 11:45am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
10-minute CEO fundraising pitches
WeROC Presenting CEO Graduates
Each CEO from these rising-star companies will provide an introductory fundraising pitch to the capital providers amongst the audience. The order will be announced soon. These pitches will be broadcasted throughout the mansion so attendees will not miss any presentations if they are outside of the Ivory Ballroom.
10:00am – 10:15am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
10:15am – 10:30am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
10:30am – 10:45am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
10:45am – 11:00am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
11:00am – 11:15am
BREAK
11:15am – 11:30am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
11:30am – 11:45am
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
11:45am – 12:45pm
LUNCH
Make your lunch from various family-style options from salads to nachos. You can take time to meet the exhibitors surrounding the serving station.
Enjoy the mansion’s layout and eat food outside or in the Carriage House, located on the other side of the courtyard.
12:50pm – 1:00pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
Kinect Capital Announcements
Tara Spalding, Kinect Capital
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
Keynote: You can do it—and don’t ask for permission.
Representative Christine Watkins, District 67,
Utah House of Representatives
Christine shares her observations on how Utah has the best women leaders and the positive future ahead.
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
10-minute CEO fundraising pitches
WeROC Presenting CEO Graduates
Each CEO from these rising-star companies will provide an introductory fundraising pitch to the capital providers amongst the audience. The order will be announced soon. These pitches will be broadcasted throughout the mansion so attendees will not miss any presentations if they are outside of the Ivory Ballroom.
1:30pm – 1:45pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
1:45pm – 2:00pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
2:00pm – 2:15pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
2:15pm – 2:30pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
2:30pm – 2:45pm
BREAK
2:45pm – 3:00pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
3:00pm – 3:15pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
3:15pm – 3:30pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
3:30pm – 3:45pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
3:45pm – 4:00pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
4:00pm – 4:15pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
4:15pm – 4:25pm
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
Closing Remarks: Refueling our Future
Tara Spalding, Interim CEO, Kinect Capital
Recapping the presentations and takeaways from the first day of pitches and intentions.
Day 1 Bonus Programs and Networking Areas
SheMoney x WeAngels Connection Lounge
Parlor and Dining Room, First Floor
New to early-stage investing? Looking for the opportunity to watch pitches, interact with others, discuss, and ask questions? Join SheMoney Founder, and active angel investor, Jacki Zehner and her team in the lounge. WeAngels experts will be popping in to add their insights in this informal setting.
The pitches will be broadcasted into the lounge for attendees to watch and discuss, so feel free to come and go throughout the day.
WeROC Exhibitor Hall
Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Townhall, First Floor
Meet the wonderful sponsors who support the WeROC program and conference. Every Ivory Ballroom presentations will be broadcasted live in the Exhibitor Hall so attendees can mingle and pay attention to the presentations that are occurring.
Beverages and food will be served in this space and attendees can sit and enjoy outside dining and networking during the breaks.
Entrepreneur Showcase
Eccles Board Room, First Floor
Get the opportunity to meet the Presenting CEOs and demo their products and continue investment conversations in this beautiful setting. Beverages and light snacks are provided in this room.
Overflow Pitch Viewing Room
Zions Bank Classroom, First Floor
Since the Ivory Ballroom has limited capacity, we will be hosting a viewing area in the Zions Bank Classroom. It’s a great spot if you want to work on your computer as there’s desks, outlets, and wifi there too. Also this area is great to have conversations during the presentation.
Fundraising Presentations
Ivory Ballroom, Third Floor
Attendees can listen to the CEOs pitch in-person, by sitting in the Ivory Ballroom on the third floor. Because all presentations will be recorded and broadcasted throughout the mansion, we ask that attendees refrain from talking whilst in the ballroom.
Due to the location on the third floor, this space is accessible by staircase or by elevator. Light refreshments and snacks are provided at the back of the room.
Fundraising Landscape and Empowering Her Success
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
University of Utah Alumni House, Salt Lake City, Utah
Day two is poised to draw a gathering of 300 individuals interested in supporting women-founded and women-led businesses by helping to make capital more accessible. Day two attracts inspiring entrepreneurs, mentors, service providers, students, investors, banks, and other amazing community groups.9:00am – 9:05am
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
Setting Her Intentions
Princesse DesRose, Founder and CEO, Lumiére Wellness
Begin your WeROC conference experience with a meditation and intention process allowing you to open up your mind and spirit to the Power of Her.
9:05am – 9:15am
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
9:15am – 9:45am
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
Keynote: The Power of Her
Kathi Garff, Board Chair, Ken Garff Automotive Group; Board Chair, Success In Education
Rarely, do we get to listen to a female leader who brought growth and balance into a male-dominated industry; who has been very purposeful in creating opportunities and a supportive network for women of all ages throughout society.
We are honored to have Katharine B. Garff keynote. Kathi will tell her story as a female icon, the experiences and virtues that are behind her efforts, and why educating and supporting other women is so important for everyone to do, so we create a brighter tomorrow.
9:45am – 10:15am
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
CEO Speed Pitches
Meet eight of our WeROC graduating CEOs and learn a bit about their business and outlook in 3 minute introductions.
Solution DX, Chiao-ih Hui
NXgenPort, Cathy Skinner
Light Line Medical, Kristin Taylor
Gosia Genomics, Malgorzata Jaremko
Galena Innovations, Ashley Crafton
Trova Health, Dana Allison
SimpleEnding, Jill Coil
Proximity, Becki Wright
10:15am – 10:50am
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
Panel Discussion: Lessons On Her Fundraising
Expert Panelists
Jacqueline Beauchamp, CEO and Founder, Engaged Media Studios
Linda Klug, CEO and Founder, Airin
Christine Wzorek, CEO, White Label Advisors
Maile Keone, CEO of Listen Technologies;
Moderated by Sidni Lloyd-Shorter, PsyD, President and CEO, Utah Black Chamber of Commerce
Each of these women have successfully raised capital where many have experienced difficulties. Sidni will guide their storytelling and tip sharing so more women can see the path to empower corporate growth.
10:50am – 11:00am
BREAK
11:00am – 11:30am
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
CEO Speed Pitches
Meet the remaining eight of our WeROC graduating CEOs and learn a bit about their business and outlook in 3 minute introductions.
ProPlans, Tina Hackwell
Imessa, Shoeleh Assemi
Harmonious Capital Administration, Alyssa McEwen
Blendyd Studios, Morgan Williams
Reset Your Next, Tori Horton
Clear Water Distillery, Stephanie Eau Claire
Errand, Claire Larson
Burst Fitness, Allison Roberts
11:40am – 12:30pm
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
Insperity presents: Role of Talent in Venture Capital
Expert Panelists
Sarah Grimstead, Regional Vice President, Insperity
Leslie Goldman Tepper, General Partner & Co-Founder, The Artemis Fund
Courtney Andersen, Founder and CEO,Spa Trouve
Linda Klug, Founder and CEO, Airin
Moderated by Cheryle Caplinger, Executive Director, Utah Tech University
Adding team members as part of organic growth and integrating people effectively into your business can make or break success. If you don’t understand how your people correlate with valuation, a healthy company culture, or your ability to spur future investment activities, you may just find yourself creating new problems for your business.
Join a group of leaders for a deep dive into the power of people.
11:40am – 12:30pm
Dumke Meeting Room, First Floor
SheMoney presents: Pathways to Capital
Expert Panelists
Jacki Zehner, Founder, SheMoney and ShePlace
Kimmy Paluch, Managing Partner, BetaBoom
Stefanie Fisher-Sample, CEO and Founder, Fundid
Rose Maizner, Co-Founder, Womenpreneurs
Kirsten Horning, Managing Director, Republic
Whether you’re a solopreneur, small business owner or building the next unicorn, it takes money to build a business! Understanding how to best finance your business is one of the most critical parts of your journey to success. And it can also be one of the most overwhelming and daunting.
Join SheMoney and expert guest speakers for an interactive panel discussion designed to demystify the broad capital landscape. This session will help identify the type of capital that’s most appropriate for your startup or small business at your current state of growth.
We will have a brief overview and tangible next steps of how to pursue the following financing options:
- Equity Financing
- Debt Financing
- Alternative Financing
- Grants & Non-Dilutive Financing
12:30pm – 1:20pm
Common Area, The Board Room and Terrace,
Second Floor
LUNCH
Grab a delicious meal and find an area to meet and eat, as the entire building is a beautiful space.
Entrepreneur Mocktails
During lunch, don’t miss sampling various mocktails that each founder has concocted. You will get to cast your vote on which you like the best – be it the person, the drink, or the experience!
Drinks will be served on the Executive Terrace, outside of the Board room, second floor.
1:50pm – 2:30pm
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
Power Of Her Fireside Chat
Jesse Draper, General Partner, Halogen Ventures
Moderated by Jacki Zehner, Founder SheMoney
As a fierce advocate for investing in women and the opportunity for using technology, Jesse will speak to how innovation will solve some of the biggest issues facing women and families today.
2:35pm – 3:20pm
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
White Label Advisors Workshop: Purpose to Performance Driven Hiring
Christine Wzorek, CEO, White Label Advisors
Introducing White Label Advisors
Catalysts of Human-Centric Growth and Innovation. Our journey is defined by empowering high-growth enterprises to unearth latent potential within their teams. Founded on a passion for scalability, we bridge gaps with Human Capital Strategy, propelling diverse clients to new heights.
Guided by luminaries like Leonardo DaVinci, we value time mastery and energy optimization, transforming challenges into stepping stones. Unlike traditional firms, WLA disrupts with a companion-like, hands-on approach. Our secret? People. Fostering culture and transparency, we unite individuals around a shared purpose, driving collective innovation to deliver real value. Experience innovation with us. We meld data, human insights, and fractional HR to fuel seamless execution. WLA: Redefining growth, transforming tomorrow.
2:35pm – 3:20pm
Dumke Ballroom, First Floor
Panel: Ask Us Anything
Tom Lund, The Grand Poo-Bah Kinect Capital Mentor
Chelsey Curtis, Kahlert Foundation
Chris Badger, NowCFO
David Stahl, Hillcrest Bank
Jerry Bregg, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Tyler MacKay, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Shane Edwards, Squire
This session is where you can ask ANY QUESTION to some of the nerdiest people who advise startup growth and access to capital.
Come with questions about your business such as agreements, cap tables, taxes, banking, advisory, hiring, and of course FUNDING. There will be a mic on the floor so you just walk up to ask your question.
We’ll keep tabs on the number of questions answered in this ad-hoc, rapid fire format.
3:25pm – 4:15pm
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
Panel: Debt, Equity, Non-Dilutive Outlook for 2024
Marie Peters, Fund Director, B:Side Capital
Susannah Duke, Pelion Ventures
Olga Polunina, Head of Private Capital Markets for Capital Connect by JPMorgan
Jefferson Moss, Associate Commissioner of Innovation, USHE
Moderated by Merry Osborne, Director, Tanner LLC.
These experts understand economics and the capital flow throughout the United States. Listen to their expectations and learn about where capital realization will be leaning towards.
4:15pm – 4:20pm
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
World Trade Center Utah Presents: Trailblazing Award
David Carlebach, COO, World Trade Center Utah
Forecastr Top 3 Pick Award
Kalvin Richon and Jimmy Ton, Forecastr
4:20pm – 4:30pm
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
