Southeast Venture Showcase, Day 3
23 Apr, 2025

Wednesday, April 23

The W Hotel, W Nashville 300 12th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203-4006
SVS continues at full speed with the final innovations that will change the world in which we live, work, and play.  Have coffee with the leading university executives who are changing the paradigm of how technologies are commercialized from university and national labs.  They’ll be joined by one of the southeast’s most active venture capital investors, who knows a thing or two about the wisdom of backing university spinouts.
Southeast Venture Showcase, Day 2
22 Apr, 2025

Tuesday, April 22

The W Hotel, W Nashville 300 12th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203-4006

SVS goes full-throttle, with the first round of startups representing the best innovations from the region’s leading universities and national lab.  Choose a sector – life sciences or physical sciences – or bounce around between session

Opening Keynote - Regional VC’s Perspective: The Growing Relevance of the Southeast for Investment

April 21, 2025 1:00–1:50 PM
 Great Room
Session Type
Keynote
Regional VC's Perspective - The Growing Relevance of the Southeast for Investment

Venture capital is not new to the southeastern United States.  Hear from the bold leaders who are already investing in this booming region and join in the discussion about opportunities and challenges for future growth in the southern states.

Moderator: Geof Vickers - Nashville Office Managing Partner, Nelson Mullins

Speakers:

  • Marcus Whitney – Jumpstart Nova
  • Jason Kuo – Tech Square Ventures
  • Joe Mancini – Front Porch Ventures
  • Gary Peat – Valor VC

Welcome to Nashville!

April 21, 2025 12:45–1:00 PM
 Great Room
Session Type
Welcoming Remarks
Image of Dr. Cybele Raver and Stephen Miller

Kick off the Southeast Venture Showcase with Dr. Cybele Raver, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs of Vanderbilt University, and Stephen Miller, Executive Director of New Venture Development and your Host for SVS.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Cybele Raver, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic
    Affairs, Vanderbilt University
  • Stephen Miller, Southeast Venture Showcase Host and Executive
    Director of New Venture Development, Vanderbilt University
Southeast Venture Showcase, Day 1
21 Apr, 2025

Monday, April 21

The W Hotel, W Nashville 300 12th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203-4006

The southeast region’s leading research universities and federal laboratories invite you to explore new possibilities at this showcase of groundbreaking, disruptive startups.

Auburn University

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.

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Vanderbilt University

From its founding in 1873 as an institution devoted to “strengthening the ties which should exist between all sections of our common country,” Vanderbilt University has forged a tradition of academic excellence infused with a unique spirit of collaboration and collegiality. Our mission lies in the quest to bring out the best in humanity—pushing new ideas into the frontiers of discovery, challenging the limits of what’s possible and working diligently in the service of others.

Emory University

We are change agents, risk takers, and audacious doers. From our beginnings in Oxford, Georgia, in 1836 to our present as an academic and research powerhouse, Emory has a history of doing things differently.

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Duke

Mission Statement

"James B. Duke's founding Indenture of Duke University directed the members of the University to 'provide real leadership in the educational world' by choosing individuals of 'outstanding character, ability, and vision' to serve as its officers, trustees and faculty; by carefully selecting students of 'character, determination and application;' and by pursuing those areas of teaching and scholarship that would 'most help to develop our resources, increase our wisdom, and promote human happiness.' 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world.

Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

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