Iowa Angel Investor Summit 2024

Iowa Angel Investor Summit is a one-day summit for active and aspiring angel investors to come together to help accelerate the entrepreneurs that are changing the world. 

8 a.m. - Fundamentals of Angel Investing

• Tej Dhawan, Plains Angels
• Nicole Gunderson, ManchesterStory

10:00 a.m. - Developing an Investor Strategy

• Jackie Pullen, FIN Capital
• Joey Beech, Ankeny Angels
• Franklin Codel, Plains Angels 

11:15 a.m. - Fireside Chat with The Sofia Fund

• Cathy Connett, CEO & Managing Director at the Sofia Fund
• Suzanna de Baca, President at the Business Publications Corp.

Noon - Lunch + Networking 

1:00 p.m. - Lightning Talks

• Impact Investing with Matt Ostanik, Founder of Grateful Giving 
• The Midwest Advantage, Josh Bartels, Executive Director at Nebraska Angels  
• Investing in CPG, Taufeek Shah, Founder of Lola's Fine Hot Sauces 

2:00 p.m. - Best of the Midwest 

A special investor pitch event will round out the summit featuring Midwest startups actively fundraising where angel investors and fund managers can jointly invest through a special investment fund created for just this event. Attendees for this portion of the event must be accredited investors. 
 
4:00 p.m. - Happy Hour

Special thanks to sponsors:

• Aureon
• Iowa Economic Development Authority
• BrownWinick Law Firm
• Dentons Davis Brown
• UHY Advisors