Events

  • (External) Life Science COLLECTIVE by PeopleConnect (Invite Only)

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    Life Sciences COLLECTIVE (Invite Only)
    By PeopleConnect
    Wednesday, Feb 25 | 1 - 2pm PDT

     

    This exclusive community is made up of CEOs and C-Suite executives at Life Science companies, focused on meaningful collaboration, shared learning, and long-term growth.

    Date and Time:
    Wednesday, Feb 25  from 1pm to 2pm PST

    Location:
    Online
    | Invite Only

    About this Event:

    Life Science Collective is an invitation-only series designed exclusively for Life Science CEOs and startup leaders. These collaboration-focused sessions create a confidential space for peer exchange, strategic alignment, and partnership-building, without investors or service providers in the room. Attendance is managed via calendar invitation to preserve the integrity and focus of the group, ensuring every conversation is CEO-to-CEO.

    🚨 Participation is limited and by calendar invite only. Once the session is full, no additional invites will be extended.

    For any virtual event assistance or support, please reach out to Parshvi Pahuja at parshvi@ecovg.com

    About PitchForce:
    PitchForce is a fast-paced, high-impact pitch practice forum designed to help founders sharpen their story and delivery. Companies present in a supportive, investor-style environment and receive direct, actionable feedback to strengthen future raises.

    Learn more about PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com.
    We host impactful virtual and in-person pitch events, connecting innovative startups with engaged investors.

     

     

     


     

     

     

  • LumiThera-Alcon Exit Celebration (Invite Only)

    Join us for a reception to celebrate a significant milestone in LumiThera’s journey see more

    By Exclusive Invitation Only

    LumiThera-Alcon Exit Celebration 
    Columbia Tower Club Harvest Room | Seattle, Washington
    Thursday, February 19th,  2026

    LumiThera investors, advisors, team members and special guests are cordially invited to an evening reception celebrating the major milestones in LumiThera’s journey culminating in the successful acquisition by Alcon.

    This intimate gathering brings together LumiThera investors, advisors, team members, and special guests to reflect on the exit journey, recognize key contributions, and celebrate the success of the Valeda Light Delivery System and this moment together.

    When: Thursday, February 19, 2026
    Time:
    6pm-9pm PST

    Where: 
    Columbia Tower Club- Harvest Room (75th Floor)
    701 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

    Google Maps Link 

     Arrival & Parking Instructions

     

    Event Agenda:
    4:00 - 6:00 PM | 601 Club Happy Hour at Columbia Tower Club
    6:00– 6:30 PM | Welcome & Hors d'oeuvres 
    6:30 – 7:30 PM | LumiThera Exit Journey & Acknowledgements
    7:30 – 8:00 PM | Social Break
    7:30 – 8:00 PM | OpZira Opportunity Update
    8:00 – 9:00 PM | Social & Networking and Adjourn

    Event Registration:  This event is by-invitation only and space is limited. If you wish to attend, please email Nikita Singh at  nikita@ecovg.com or Clark Tedford at ctedford@opzira.com for more information.

  • (External) Life Sciences CONNECTED By PeopleConnect

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    Life Sciences CONNECTED
    By PeopleConnect
    Wednesday, Feb 18 | 1 - 2pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    This community is made up exclusively of CEOs and C-Suite Execs at Life Science companies focused on collaboration, learning, and growing.

     

    Date and time
    Wednesday, Feb 18  from 1pm to 2pm PST

    Location
    Online
    Click Here to Register


    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!
    *To access the meeting it is recommended to use the link to Zoom instead of viewing from the Eventbrite website.

     

    About this event
    We're thrilled you'd like to join the conversation at the next Life Sciences CONNECTED Roundtable. This is a 1 hour meeting held on zoom.

    This is a community of Life Science executives and founders to collaborate and learn from each other and will allow them to grow and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape that is the Life Science industry.

    We will have a guest speaker for the first half of the event.

    We are limiting the attendance to executives running companies in the Life Science/Medical industry. This is a highly curated group! You will get the zoom link in a calendar invite when approved.

    Check out our website PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com!

    We run great in person and virtual pitch events connecting startups with investors!

    *We will add all registrants to our mailing list.


     

  • (External) Life Sciences CONNECTED By PeopleConnect

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    Life Sciences CONNECTED
    By PeopleConnect
    Wednesday, July 8 | 1 - 2pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    This community is made up exclusively of CEOs and C-Suite Execs at Life Science companies focused on collaboration, learning, and growing.

     

    Date and time
    Wednesday, July 8  from 1pm to 2pm PST

    Location
    Online
    Click Here to Register


    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!
    *To access the meeting it is recommended to use the link to Zoom instead of viewing from the Eventbrite website.

     

    About this event
    We're thrilled you'd like to join the conversation at the next Life Sciences CONNECTED Roundtable. This is a 1 hour meeting held on zoom.

    This is a community of Life Science executives and founders to collaborate and learn from each other and will allow them to grow and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape that is the Life Science industry.

    We will have a guest speaker for the first half of the event.

    We are limiting the attendance to executives running companies in the Life Science/Medical industry. This is a highly curated group! You will get the zoom link in a calendar invite when approved.

    Check out our website PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com!

    We run great in person and virtual pitch events connecting startups with investors!

    *We will add all registrants to our mailing list.


     

  • (External) Life Sciences CONNECTED By PeopleConnect

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    Life Sciences CONNECTED
    By PeopleConnect
    Tuesday, June 2 | 1 - 2pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    This community is made up exclusively of CEOs and C-Suite Execs at Life Science companies focused on collaboration, learning, and growing.

     

    Date and time
    Tuesday, June 2  from 1pm to 2pm PST

    Location
    Online
    Click Here to Register


    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!
    *To access the meeting it is recommended to use the link to Zoom instead of viewing from the Eventbrite website.

     

    About this event
    We're thrilled you'd like to join the conversation at the next Life Sciences CONNECTED Roundtable. This is a 1 hour meeting held on zoom.

    This is a community of Life Science executives and founders to collaborate and learn from each other and will allow them to grow and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape that is the Life Science industry.

    We will have a guest speaker for the first half of the event.

    We are limiting the attendance to executives running companies in the Life Science/Medical industry. This is a highly curated group! You will get the zoom link in a calendar invite when approved.

    Check out our website PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com!

    We run great in person and virtual pitch events connecting startups with investors!

    *We will add all registrants to our mailing list.


     

  • (External) Life Sciences CONNECTED By PeopleConnect

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    Life Sciences CONNECTED
    By PeopleConnect
    Wednesday, May 6 | 1 - 2pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    This community is made up exclusively of CEOs and C-Suite Execs at Life Science companies focused on collaboration, learning, and growing.

     

    Date and time
    Wednesday, May 6  from 1pm to 2pm PST

    Location
    Online
    Click Here to Register


    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!
    *To access the meeting it is recommended to use the link to Zoom instead of viewing from the Eventbrite website.

     

    About this event
    We're thrilled you'd like to join the conversation at the next Life Sciences CONNECTED Roundtable. This is a 1 hour meeting held on zoom.

    This is a community of Life Science executives and founders to collaborate and learn from each other and will allow them to grow and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape that is the Life Science industry.

    We will have a guest speaker for the first half of the event.

    We are limiting the attendance to executives running companies in the Life Science/Medical industry. This is a highly curated group! You will get the zoom link in a calendar invite when approved.

    Check out our website PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com!

    We run great in person and virtual pitch events connecting startups with investors!

    *We will add all registrants to our mailing list.


     

  • (External) Life Sciences CONNECTED By PeopleConnect

    Life Sciences CONNECTED By PeopleConnect see more

    Life Sciences CONNECTED
    By PeopleConnect
    Wednesday, April 8 | 1 - 2pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    This community is made up exclusively of CEOs and C-Suite Execs at Life Science companies focused on collaboration, learning, and growing.

     

    Date and time
    Wednesday, April 8  from 1pm to 2pm PST

    Location
    Online
    Click Here to Register


    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!
    *To access the meeting it is recommended to use the link to Zoom instead of viewing from the Eventbrite website.

     

    About this event
    We're thrilled you'd like to join the conversation at the next Life Sciences CONNECTED Roundtable. This is a 1 hour meeting held on zoom.

    This is a community of Life Science executives and founders to collaborate and learn from each other and will allow them to grow and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape that is the Life Science industry.

    We will have a guest speaker for the first half of the event.

    We are limiting the attendance to executives running companies in the Life Science/Medical industry. This is a highly curated group! You will get the zoom link in a calendar invite when approved.

    Check out our website PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com!

    We run great in person and virtual pitch events connecting startups with investors!

    *We will add all registrants to our mailing list.


     

  • (External) Life Science Virtual PitchForce

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    Life Science Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, June 25  | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

    About The Event

    To present at this PitchForce secure your ticket now, or to learn more about a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

    Date and time
    Thursday, June 25  | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

    Click Here to Register
     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!

    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
     

     

    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

  • (External) Life Science Virtual PitchForce

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    Life Science Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, May 28  | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

    About The Event

    To present at this PitchForce secure your ticket now, or to learn more about a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

    Date and time
    Thursday, May 28  | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

    Click Here to Register
     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!

    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
     

     

    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

  • (External) Life Science Virtual PitchForce

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    Life Science Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, April 16  | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

    About The Event

    To present at this PitchForce secure your ticket now, or to learn more about a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

    Date and time
    Thursday, April 16  | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

    Click Here to Register
     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!

    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
     

     

    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

  • (External) Life Science Virtual PitchForce

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    Life Science Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, March 26  | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

    About The Event

    To present at this PitchForce secure your ticket now, or to learn more about a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

    Date and time
    Thursday, March 26  | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

    Click Here to Register
     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!

    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
     

     

    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

  • (External) Seed Round Virtual PitchForce

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    Seed Round Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, June 4 | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    About The Event:
    To present at this PitchForce or a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

     

    Date and time
    Thursday, June 4 | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: Click Here to Register

     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!


    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com.


    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

     

    WHO?
    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

     

  • (External) Seed Round Virtual PitchForce

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    Seed Round Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, May 7 | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    About The Event:
    To present at this PitchForce or a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

     

    Date and time
    Thursday, May 7 | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: Click Here to Register

     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!


    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com.


    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

     

    WHO?
    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

     

  • (External) Seed Round Virtual PitchForce

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    Seed Round Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, April 9 | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    About The Event:
    To present at this PitchForce or a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

     

    Date and time
    Thursday, April 9 | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: Click Here to Register

     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!


    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com.


    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

     

    WHO?
    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

     

  • (External) Seed Round Virtual PitchForce

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    Seed Round Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, March 5 | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    About The Event:
    To present at this PitchForce or a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

     

    Date and time
    Thursday, March 5 | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: Click Here to Register

     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!


    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com.


    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

     

    WHO?
    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

     

  • (External) Life Sciences CONNECTED By PeopleConnect

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    Life Sciences CONNECTED
    By PeopleConnect
    Wednesday, March 11 | 1 - 2pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

     

    This community is made up exclusively of CEOs and C-Suite Execs at Life Science companies focused on collaboration, learning, and growing.

     

    Date and time
    Wednesday, March 11  from 1pm to 2pm PST

    Location
    Online
    Click Here to Register


    This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!
    *To access the meeting it is recommended to use the link to Zoom instead of viewing from the Eventbrite website.

     

    About this event
    We're thrilled you'd like to join the conversation at the next Life Sciences CONNECTED Roundtable. This is a 1 hour meeting held on zoom.

    This is a community of Life Science executives and founders to collaborate and learn from each other and will allow them to grow and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape that is the Life Science industry.

    We will have a guest speaker for the first half of the event.

    We are limiting the attendance to executives running companies in the Life Science/Medical industry. This is a highly curated group! You will get the zoom link in a calendar invite when approved.

    Check out our website PitchForce at www.pitch-force.com!

    We run great in person and virtual pitch events connecting startups with investors!

    *We will add all registrants to our mailing list.


     

  • (External) Life Science Virtual PitchForce

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    Life Science Virtual PitchForce
    Thursday, February 26  | 3 - 5pm PDT
    Click Here to Register

    About The Event

    To present at this PitchForce secure your ticket now, or to learn more about a future event please send your executive summary to: mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
    *PitchForce provides a forum for feedback. You are participating voluntarily. PitchForce has no control over the feedback received by the panelists. The session will be recorded and public. By participating in this event, we will share your contact info with investors and add you to our mailing list.

    6 startups seeking their seed round will deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide presentation followed by a Q&A session with the panel, followed by panel non-rebuttal feedback. The panelists will vote on a scale of 1-5 (5 being highest) to rate the company.

    Date and time
    Thursday, February 26  | 3 - 5pm PDT


    Location
    Online: This PitchForce will take place virtually using Zoom Webinars. Once you register you will receive the zoom link to access the meeting!

    Click Here to Register
     

    Refund Policy
    Refunds up to 1 days before event.


    Want To Pitch?
    Producing the event is Max Shapiro, CEO of PeopleConnect. Max has been hosting monthly pitch events for the past 13 years. PeopleConnect is an established recruiting firm of 25+ years specializing in startup companies, early venture organizations, and businesses in expansion mode. PeopleConnect is the most unique recruiting firm in the world, focused on Startups and they can fill any position at any level that you need!

    PitchForce Virtual Format
    PitchForce is a weekly competition style event for early stage startups to deliver a 4-minute pitch with slide deck to a panel of seasoned investors. There will be a Q&A session with the panel and direct feedback from the panel before they vote on a scale of 1 to 5. The investors and the startups will be connected to continue the conversation towards investment. The winner and runner up of the Pitch will receive a 1st place certificate. This event is free to attend and watch!


    Once you register please send your executive summary to mshapiro@peopleconnectstaffing.com
     

     

    Would you like to connect? Please schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/maxshapiro/15min

  • Rockies Investor Capital Expo

    ROCKIES INVESTOR CAPITAL EXPO
    THE PREMIER GATHERING OF THE INVESTOR CAPITAL COMMUNITY
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    The Premier Gathering of the Rockies Investor Capital Community

    Thursday, June 18th, 2026
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM​​​​​​ Pacific Time

    Location: TBD

    ABOUT
    The Rockies Investor Capital Expo is the premier gathering of the angel capital community, bringing together investors and entrepreneurs looking for funding. The Rockies Investor Capital Expo is organized by Keiretsu Forum, the world’s largest angel investment network, and was created to foster collaboration among angel groups & family offices as well as reach out to the larger investment community.


    ATTENDEES 
    Attendees will include over 450 investors. If you would like to attend, please register online here or contact Sanya Sood at sanya@k4northwest.com or at 425.532.5520. . The invitation is extended to  active accredited investors only.  Keiretsu Member registration is free.

     

    PRESENTERS
    The Expo will feature eighteen high-quality, diverse investment opportunities in technology, healthcare/life sciences, consumer products, real estate, and funds. Companies that apply to Keiretsu Forum are typically in their A or B rounds having already secured initial funding of $500k to $1.5 million from founders, friends, family, and individual angels.  
    Keiretsu Forum is a global angel investment network that welcomes applications from international companies.

     

    EXPO AGENDA 

    07:30 am-08:00 am Breakfast, Registration & Booth Exhibitors Setup
    08:00 am-08:15 am Opening Remarks
    08:15 am-08:35 am  Keynote Speaker
    08:35 am-08:45 am Expo Overview
    08:45 am-10:15 am Block I Presentations
    10:15 am-10:30 am  Morning Break

    10:30 am-11:00 am   Keynote Speaker
    11:00 am-12:30 pm Block II Presentations
    12:30 pm-1:00 pm Lunch Break 
    01:00 pm-1:30 pm  Afternoon Keynote Speaker

    01:30 pm-1:50pm Awards & Recognition
    01:50 pm-3:20 pm Block III Presentations
    03:20pm - 3:40 pm Concluding Keynote Speaker

    03:40 pm-4:00 pm Collect Gold Sheets, Most Valued Company Competition Overview
    04:00 pm-4:15 pm Most Valued Company Award Presentation

    04:15 pm-6:00 pm Wine Reception, Networking and Adjourn

    Entrepreneurs interested in presenting, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com

    For further inquiries regarding partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Sanya Sood at sanya@k4northwest.com or at 425.532.5520 or Stephanie Haaf (206) 529-3687 or via email to shaaf@keiretsuforum.com 

    Event Contact:

    For in-person event assistance, including on-site registration or registering guests to attend in person, please reach out to Sanya Sood at sanya@k4northwest.com or at 425.532.5520. 

    For online registration support or to register guests for virtual attendance, please contact Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com


    Deal Flow Contact: For deal flow referrals, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 


    Sponsors:
     

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  • Keiretsu Rockies Family Office Forum & Power Matching Exchange

    Join us for our Rockies family office forum and power matching exchange see more


    "Engaging the NextGen through Entrepreneurship and Investing"


    Keiretsu Rockies Family Office Forum & Power Matching Exchange 
    Wednesday, June 17th 2026

    Location: TBD 


    Join us Wednesday, June 17th, the day before the Rockies Investor Capital Expo, for great deal flow and thought leadership presentations at the Keiretsu Family Office Forum and participate in the Power Matching Exchange. We look forward to your engagement & participation! 

    Our theme for 2026 is 
    "Engaging the NextGen through Entrepreneurship and Investing"
     

    Overall Agenda for the Day: 
    08:00 AM - 09:30 AM  Arrival, Registration, Setup & Breakfast
    08:30 AM - 09:30 AM  Private Family Office Investor Roundtable Breakfast - Structure | Values | Engagement; Moderated by
    09:30 AM - 12:30 PM Keiretsu Power Matching Exchange One-on-One Meetings
    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM   Lunch Break 
    01:00 PM - 05:00 PM   Keiretsu Family Office Forum

     

     

    Keiretsu Power Matching Exchange
    08:00 AM - 12:30 PM As Scheduled & Ad-Hoc
    Investors - Please Complete Exchange Survey Here

    Join us for the gathering of the most active family office investors and angel investment groups in the United States and Canada to meet and connect. We are pleased to welcome delegates to showcase our collaborative spirit and build relations between all our investment organizations and provide access to high quality deal flow opportunities.

    The Keiretsu Power Matching Exchange is an exclusive one-on-one event leveraging a unique  power matching system for Presenting Company CEOs to meet with pre-qualified family offices, investment funds, corporate investors/partners, and high net worth individuals to participate in exploration meetings. The event offers tailored networking opportunities for investors and like-minded individuals to learn, collaborate and build relationships during breakfast, lunch and receptions.

    There are 5-10 available meeting slots on the agenda for each participant. We can also arrange meetings during lunch and networking receptions if both parties approve. 

    Each exchange participant creates an investment or opportunity profile via the provided online survey. Upon final selection of the companies and investors each will receive a list and summary details. Investors and CEOs can each review and confirm those they have been matched with.  Following each exchange meeting, participants will indicate their interest in further follow up and confirm next steps.

    Each meeting is scheduled for 15 minutes, which will allow for a 5-minute introduction by the company, a 5-minute introduction by the investor and 5-minutes for mutual discussion. 

    Investors please register online here, Participating Companies will be registered directly by our team. 

    Please reach out to Nathan McDonald, at nathan@keiretsucapital.com or 206-255-8870 with any questions or please contact Lenin Fernandes (206) 737-3123 or via email to lenin@k4northwest.com or please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com

    Detailed Morning Agenda: 
    08:00 AM - 09:30 AM  Arrival, Registration & Setup & Breakfast
    08:30 AM - 09:30 AM  Private Family Office Investor Roundtable Breakfast - Structure | Values | Engagement; Moderated by
    08:30 AM - 09:30 AM  Booth Setup & Breakfast 
    09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Power Matching Overview & Introductions
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM  Power Matching Exchange One-on-One Meetings
    12:30 PM  - 01:00 PM Lunch Break

     

     

    "Engaging the NextGen through Entrepreneurship and Investing"

    Keiretsu Rockies Family Office Forum
    1:00 - 5:00 PM

    The Keiretsu Rockies Family Office Forum brings together thought leaders and Family Office investors to share their investment experiences, best practices and solutions to solve for key "pain points" that private investors  experience including:

    • Creating a long term plan to for your alternative / entrepreneurial investing
    • Building your investment support team
    • Accessing deal flow and due diligence resources for direct investing
    • Building your co-investment network for follow on funding and liquidity
    • Finding the right support to fit your investment strategy and goals


    We are pleased to welcome over 20 family office speakers from across the country who will be joining us to share their wisdom and experience on the following topics through panel discussions and keynote presentations.

     

    Detailed Afternoon Agenda: 
    12:45- 01:00 PM Nathan McDonaldWelcoming Remarks & Forum Overview
    01:00 PM - 01:30 PM - Opening Keynote: 
    01:30 PM - 02:00 PM - CVC Investment Panel: 

    02:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Cultivating the NextGen Family Office Panel:
    02:30 PM - 02:55 PM - Syndication Showcase Block 1 
    02:55 PM - 03:35 PM - Family Office Investment Outlook Panel: 
    03:35 PM - 04:00 PM - Syndication Showcase Block 2
    04:00 PM - 04:30 PM - AI Investment Outlook Panel: 
    04:30 PM - 04:45 PM - The Power of Impact Investing Panel: 
    04:45 PM - 05:00 PM - Nathan McDonald, Takeaways & Concluding Remarks, Collect Gold Sheets & Adjourn 

    Sponsors: 

     

    For further inquiries regarding partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Sanya Sood at sanya@k4northwest.com or at 425.532.5520 or Stephanie Haaf (206) 529-3687 or via email to shaaf@keiretsuforum.com 

    Event Contact:

    For in-person event assistance, including on-site registration or registering guests to attend in person, please reach out to Sanya Sood at sanya@k4northwest.com or at 425.532.5520. 

    For online registration support or to register guests for virtual attendance, please contact Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com


    Deal Flow Contact: For deal flow referrals, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

     

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  • Meet The Company - Keiretsu Forum Rockies Expo Deep Dive Session - Block 3

    Meet The Company - Keiretsu Forum Rockies Expo Deep Dive Session - Block 3 see more

    Meet The Company - Keiretsu Forum Rockies Expo Deep Dive Session - Block 3

    We will be holding a joint Deep Dive Session - Block 3  for our presenting companies for you to ask questions and hear insights from fellow investors. You’ll join a single Zoom call with the option to move between breakout rooms, spending 15–20 minutes with your top companies during the hour-long session.

    Why You Should Attend:

    Join us for an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with promising investment opportunities in a focused and interactive setting.

    This Deep Dive Session is designed to go beyond the standard pitch. You'll participate in joint breakout sessions, where you can:

    • Engage directly with founders in small group discussions
    • Ask direct questions to the founding teams of companies across various sectors.
    • Hear firsthand what other investors are thinking and evaluating.
    • Spend 15–20 minutes in focused discussions with your top companies of interest, gaining deeper insights into their business models, traction, and funding needs.
    • Opportunity for foundational due diligence in a collaborative setting
       

    All Block 3 presenting companies will be available during the session. Feel free to move between breakout rooms and explore as many companies as you’d like.

    Whether you're conducting due diligence, scouting for your next investment, or want to engage more meaningfully with founders, this session is tailored to help you make informed choices. We look forward to your active participation and valuable interactions.

     

    Event Registration:  
    This event is by-invitation only. If you wish to attend please email Lenin Fernandes at lenin@k4northwest.com to receive the login details.

     

    Event Date/Time:
    Thursday, June 25th, 2025
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Time
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mountain Time

     

    For any related questions, please contact Simran Talreja, Entrepreneur Director at simran@k4northwest.com or at 206.752.5250. 

     

    Virtual Event Location: 
    Online via Zoom Meeting - A Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email to register members and approved guests along with a calendar invitation.

    Online Meeting Best Practices:
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    Click Here for a PDF Download

     

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