Keiretsu Forum South-East, in partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) and the Angel Capital Association, will host the Southeast Investor Conference, a two-day conference focused on early-stage investing. The event will take place July 29-30 on the Atlanta campus of Georgia Tech and is open to accredited investors, fund managers and trusted ecosystem partners.

Programming will feature curated panels, startup presentations and expert-led discussions designed to address the realities of the current investment landscape. Attendees will explore evolving trends shaping portfolio management, early exits and innovative funding models.

“In an era marked by uncertainty, it’s time for early-stage investors to come together with clarity, strategy and a renewed sense of purpose,” says Barry Etra, president of Keiretsu Forum Atlanta. “The world has changed. Our approach to investing must, too.” 

Featuring a blend of educational programming and direct access to capital-ready startups, notable sessions at the conference include:

• Angel Returns & Portfolio Strategy, led by Rick Timmins, an ACA instructor and veteran investor, with data-driven approaches to diversification and IRR in uncertain markets.

• Paradigm Shift in Early-Stage Investing, a discussion with Howard Lubert, Regional President of Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, South-East & Texas, and serial entrepreneur Christian Haller, exploring nimble investment approaches in the post-pandemic environment.

• Leadership for Investors to Curate + Cultivate, to Profit in Turbulent Times, an interactive session led by Dr. Louise Yochee and Dr. Merom Klein, focused on identifying and cultivating the leadership attributes that drive portfolio success.

• A keynote address from Ron Weissman, offering an unfiltered look at the state of early-stage investing, regional deal dynamics and opportunities emerging across the Southeast innovation economy.

The conference will also include a curated Startup Showcase, featuring promising early-stage companies actively raising capital. Participating founders will present their ventures to an audience of active, accredited investors, followed by structured Q&A and networking opportunities during the investor reception and conference dinner.

Organizers welcome angel groups throughout the Southeast with exceptional deal flow to connect regarding participation in the showcase. The event aims to spotlight founders and investment opportunities that demonstrate market traction, clear pathways to scale, and strong potential for timely exits.

Capacity for the Southeast Investor Conference is limited to preserve the highly interactive format of the sessions and networking components. Register and find more information at https://www.k4-mst-investorconference.com/