MONTHLY VIRTUAL CHANCE MEETINGS
March 7, 2022, 5 - 6 pm via Zoom
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Sometimes all you need is the right connection and a little inspiration. Well, what are you waiting for? Find both at our free monthly virtual networking event. You never know...
Silicon Couloir exists to serve the Teton regional community by aligning entrepreneurship with community vision to promote a diverse economy and a healthy environment for current and future generations. We offer a full range of values-based founding-to-funding programs for entrepreneurs from education to mentoring.
At our March Chance Meetings, want to hear from YOU, our ecosystem members, about what we can do to improve our offerings. Please join us at our Monday, March 7th Virtual Chance Meetings, for small breakout groups to garner your insight and feedback. Small groups will also serve as an opportunity to make new connections with other attendees.
NEWS AND NOTES
If you are ready to build a successful start-up, we can help! Silicon Couloir is offering Start-Up Success, our 5-week business intensive program again this spring with world-class instructors Sandy Hessler and Liza Millet. Don't miss this opportunity to gain business skills, strategies, and tools with a community of your peers. Early bird pricing is available until March 15th!
FEBRUARY VISIONARY VENTURES: START-UP SUCCESS GIVES JULIET A PUSH TOWARD GROWTH
Our most recent Visionary Ventures column follows Heather Smith's experience as a first-time entrepreneur who recently negotiated an exit for her business, Juliet. Heather benefited from a range of Silicon Couloir programs including Start-Up Success, which will be offered again this spring. If you're thinking about starting your own venture, or want to hear first-hand how Silicon Couloir's range of programs can support you, this is a must-read.
WELCOME TO NEW TRUSTEES
We are pleased to announce two new Silicon Couloir Trustees. Welcome and thank you for your generous commitment to support entrepreneurship in the
Teton region.
Gary Scheier is a co-founder and managing partner at 11.2 Ventures. 11.2 is a Venture Builder Studio established in July 2020 focused on building “in-house” artificial intelligence-based companies. Gary is also cofounder and managing partner of Trivium Group LLC, a venture capital fund of funds, providing investors with exposure to early-stage, mid-stage and late-stage venture opportunities. Prior to 11.2, Gary was a managing partner at K8 Ventures, a venture builder studio purchased by 11.2 Ventures in July 2020. Previously, Gary was CEO of Social Qnect, a mobile application development company focusing on building Q&A native mobile applications for affinity groups that was sold to Founder Equity Fund in 2013. In 2001 Gary co-founded QuietAgent Inc., a software development company focusing on social recruitment solutions for enterprise clients through its subsidiary, Findly Talent. In 2012 Findly Talent was sold to the Symphony Technology Group, a large private equity firm headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. From 1997 to 2002 Gary was VP of Business Development and later President of Telecom Wireless Solutions, an Atlanta-based company providing engineering services to the wireless telecommunications industry. From 1991 to 1997 Mr. Scheier was a partner at Weiss, Peck & Greer and co-founder of its Quantitative Equity Division where he managed over $2 billion.
For 30 years, Ben Davis has sponsored SME’s in their respective fields to launch operating platforms, or “Sponsored Alpha.” These startup platforms generate proprietary deal flow and technologies, which Ben typically commercializes with strategic partners. Current platforms include CapStream Group (capstreamgroup,.com), Midnight Venture Partners (midnightvp.com), Advanced Mill Solutions (advancedmills.com), Halide Holdings (halideholdings.com), and Allegiance Mobile Health (allmh.com). He previously founded, built, and sold businesses in wireless telecommunications, clean energy, and oilfield services, and maintains legacy investments in industrial tech and other businesses, including bulk terminals, biomaterials, and analytical labs. He served as General Chairman and remains on the Host Committee of the PGA’s Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin and also serves on Baylor University’s Leadership Council and Hankamer School of Business Advisory Board. He is married to a landscape artist (juliedavistudio.com) and has 3 daughters, the eldest of which married in Jackson last August. Ben is reachable via LinkedIn or at bdavis@capstreamgroup.com.
gBETA APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15TH
Apply by March 15 for gBETA Cheyenne's Spring 2022 cohort! gBETA is a program of nationally ranked startup accelerator, gener8tor. gBETA Cheyenne is a seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with Wyoming roots. Each program is capped at five startup teams and requires no fees and no equity. Participants benefit from a localized program in addition to a nationwide network of mentors, experts, and potential investors. Sign up to meet the director, Baylie, and ask questions here.
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Silicon Couloir strengthens our Teton regional community by empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem. More than just business development, we believe in enriching our community character and enhancing our mountain town culture. Help us support business pioneers in the Tetons by becoming a community caretaker!
To offer your time or talent, please email us at Gary@siliconcouloir.com.