3 Rivers Venture Fair

For Session 2 our panel will dive into the meaning of responsible data use, highlighting ethical principles like transparency, fairness, and privacy. We’ll discuss how regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA serve as a starting point for the conversation, but aren’t the full answer. Expect insights on best practices for ethical data collection, including informed consent, protecting against breaches, and gathering only necessary data. We'll also tackle critical topics like bias, discrimination, and advancements in technology as they relate to data use in commerce. Discover current market use cases, real-life examples, and the positive impact of data. Register now at 3RVF.com!

Join us at the 3RVF for Session 1 for an engaging panel discussion featuring seasoned VCs, tailored for founders looking to navigate and succeed in the dynamic fundraising landscape of 2024 and beyond. As we enter this era known as the "VC Reset," grasping venture capitalists' evolving priorities and expectations is essential. Register today at 3RVF.com.

Book+Street knows startups. In Session 4 our speakers will work through the key elements of building a great financial model and how this tool can help you tell your financial story to investors. They will use the model to work through all of the elements needed to accurately forecast your revenue and expense under GAAP accrual basis accounting to give the most accurate view of your projected profitability and provide you with an accurate view of your cash requirements better to understand the timing of your next funding round. Register today at 3RVF.com.

In Session 3 at the 3RVF our panel will address the ins and outs of working with strategic investors from fundraising through a successful exit, exploring issues such as: leveraging M&A as a key pillar of a venture-funding strategy, how a strategic investor can become a strategic buyer, and optimizing your exit to a strategic buyer.  Register today at 3RVF.com.

Don’t miss our Breakfast Keynote on October 30 at 8:30 a.m. featuring Melissa Withers from RevUp Capital! Join us as she dives into “The Trifecta: Three Trends in Early Stage Investing We Can’t Afford to Ignore.” With over a decade of experience as an investor, fund manager, and business builder, Melissa passionately advocates for innovative funding strategies that support successful outcomes for both founders and investors. She’s also dedicated to empowering founders who build their businesses without the advantages of privilege. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Register today at 3RVF.com.

We are excited to announce that our Selection Committee has identified 105 companies to participate in Venture Connection at the 2024 3 Rivers Venture Fair. Hailing from 15 states and 3 countries, these companies are looking to raise a collective $269,195,000 and participating in the 3RVF is where many of them will find it. See the full company list at https://lnkd.in/g9Vty96w. Venture Connection represents a unique opportunity for participating investors to meet up to 24 unique ventures that are investment-ready.

Don’t miss the University Technology Showcase at the 3RVF! This is your chance to meet the next wave of innovators from Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University. Our panel of sharks will offer valuable feedback after each three-minute pitch and select the top three showcases. Tune into witness the future of technology in action and register for the 2024 3RVF today at 3RVF.com.

Calling all investors! Discover your next big opportunity during Venture Connection at 3RVF. We’ll connect VC firms and angel investors with carefully screened entrepreneurs that match your financial, geographic, and industry criteria. Our process has facilitated nearly $1 billion in investments for 3RVF companies. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic event! Register today at 3RVF.com.

The application window for this year’s 3 Rivers Venture Fair closes Wednesday. Don’t miss your next big funding opportunity. Apply today at 3RVF.com/apply.

The 3RVF application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 25! Don't let your opportunity slip away to join the ranks of our incredible alumni who have collectively raised a jaw-dropping $980M. Apply today at 3RVF.com/apply.