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Big news for Wheeler Bio, Inc., one of our portfolio companies! Please join us in welcoming Patrick Lucy as Wheeler Bio’s new CEO. Patrick’s leadership in the biotech space and his deep industry experience position him perfectly to steer Wheeler’s next growth phase. With his guidance, Wheeler Bio is set to make an even greater impact on clinical and commercial-stage biotechnology production and support the Oklahoma life sciences ecosystem and beyond. Read more about Patrick’s journey and plans for Wheeler Bio in The Journal Record: https://lnkd.in/gPXSswJb

Join Meredith Estep Wilkerson, PhD at the upcoming Startup Symposium hosted by Project Medtech! This event is dedicated to helping early-stage Medtech companies navigate the challenges of building successful companies in the industry. Join us for 1:1 expert sessions, networking opportunities, a cash prize pitch competition, and insightful panel discussions with thought leaders. Don’t miss out! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewmnN3Ri #Medtech #StartupSymposium #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Networking

“Justin Wilson at Plains Ventures has been such an amazing resource in connecting us to relevant people in our industry.” Great read on our blog with Edna Martinson, Co-Founder of Boddle Learning, an edtech company that uses gaming to engage students and improve learning outcomes. Edna shares her personal journey, the challenges of launching a tech company, and the strategies that have driven Boddle’s success. #plainsventures

OKC Minority Enterprise Development Week starts Monday! Plains Ventures is proud to be a sponsor as we celebrate BIPOC businesses in the Oklahoma City area. Check out all the great events planned: https://www.okcmed.biz/ #okcmedweek #minorityownedbusiness #oklahomacity #oklahoma #bipoc

Attention Founders: You have a couple days left to apply for StartupNWA’s VC Immersions in Bentonville, AR on October 29-30. Applications due September 30. Visit https://lnkd.in/gngTDkTx to submit your application for a chance to meet 1:1 with top investors, including our very own Matt Hickman, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs at community events. Open to all U.S. startups—no need to be based in NWA! Don't miss this opportunity! #plainsventurs @nwarkcouncil Serafina Lalany

Our team recently visited Wilder Systems Robots to see their latest innovations in modular robotics, which are transforming aerospace manufacturing and maintenance. Wilder is at the forefront of advancing aircraft production and maintenance for both commercial and defense industries, using modular, autonomous robots to handle the majority of tasks. #plainsventures

In FY24, Plains invested in 28 innovative companies, marking a 25% increase in funding compared to last year. We’re proud to support visionary entrepreneurs driving the future of Fintech, Biotech, Aerospace, and more. This growth reflects our commitment to empowering startups and scaling businesses that make a difference. Cheers to a successful year and to even more impactful investments ahead! #plainsventures

Over the past few months Darrel Frater ✝️ and James Chapman have been working on putting together the Sports, Tech, and Venture Summit happening on Sept. 6-7th in Tulsa. We will be discussing the intersection of Professional Sports, Technology, and Venture Capital. As a part of this event our Investment Principle, Matt Hickman will be speaking on current investing trends in partnership with Richard Sherman’s organization, The Players Company, Tulsa Sports Commission, Plain Sight, Tulsa Remote, Serac Ventures and others. This is a free event for the community to interact with pro athletes, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the country, but we have a limited number of tickets. If interested in joining, you can RSVP for your free ticket while supplies last here: https://lnkd.in/eA_cp5S3

Plains Ventures is proud to support The University of Tulsa and to have a positive impact on the students! Looking forward to what the future holds in Tulsa!