Showcase: Avast Therapeutics

April 20, 2026 9:45–10:03 AM
Broadway 3
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Avast Therapeutics is developing first-in-class, non-invasive peptide therapeutics that safely cross the blood-brain barrier to restore mitochondrial function and protect neurons.

This breakthrough approach targets neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s at their earliest stages, with the potential to halt disease progression and transform brain medicine.

Showcase: Annoviant, Inc.

April 20, 2026 9:25–9:43 AM
Broadway 3
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Annoviant is advancing patient outcomes in heart disease by delivering innovative, regenerative cardiovascular devices built on its proprietary TxGuard™ soft-tissue technology.

The platform enables durable, off-the-shelf solutions that address critical unmet needs in heart valve disease and coronary artery bypass grafting—helping patients live healthier lives while reducing long-term healthcare costs.

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, a leading Southeastern regional bank headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with operations across Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, and beyond, empowers entrepreneurs, growth-stage companies, and venture investors to fuel expansion and achieve long-term success through comprehensive banking, treasury management, lending, and advisory solutions tailored to the innovation economy.