Entrepreneurship thrives when people are inspired by real stories, equipped with practical tools, and connected to a strong community.<\/p>\n
The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit exists to:<\/p>\n
This is where ideas gain momentum, ventures find support, and the UVA entrepreneurial spirit comes to life.<\/p>\n
UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds\n1100 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA\u00a022209<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Registration opens- includes Breakfast, Networking & Exhibits<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n
Main Program\u00a0including networking breakouts, keynotes and panel sessions.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
See photos from this year’s event!<\/a><\/p>\n\nProgram<\/h2>\nRegistration, Breakfast, Networking, Exhibit Tables<\/strong>7:30\u20139 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAfter registering, attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, network with fellow Hoos and learn more from UVA Innovates<\/a> ecosystem partners.<\/p>\nPresented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nWelcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker<\/strong>9\u20139:45 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAlumni Association President & CEO,\u00a0Lily West<\/a>\u00a0(Darden \u201912; President & CEO,\u00a0UVA Alumni Association<\/a>) and\u00a0Mike Lenox<\/a>\u00a0(Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship) will open the summit with a special welcome and introduction of Keynote Speaker,\u00a0Ben Holmes<\/a> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon<\/a>). Join us as Ben shares his inspiring journey of innovation and resilience, how he\u2019s transforming healthcare through cutting-edge biotechnology and what it takes to grow an idea from concept to company.<\/p>\nNetworking Break<\/strong>9:45\u201310:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTake a break and make connections! This dedicated networking session is designed to bring together fellow Hoos in the entrepreneurship space. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet peers, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle. It\u2019s the perfect moment to recharge, grab a coffee, and spark the kinds of connections that fuel innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\nPresented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nPaths to Entrepreneurship: From Startups to Acquisitions<\/strong>10:15\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s no single way to become an entrepreneur\u2014and each path comes with its own lessons and rewards. In this session, you\u2019ll hear from three founders who took very different routes: spinning cutting-edge research into a biotech startup, launching a venture-backed consumer tech company, and acquiring and growing a local small business. Together, they\u2019ll share their journeys, challenges, and insights to help you explore which entrepreneurial path might be right for you.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nRich Diemer<\/a> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nAnnie Page<\/a> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning<\/a>; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/li>\nMeg Pryde<\/a> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy<\/a>; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/li>\nRachelle Turiello<\/a> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics<\/a>), Panelist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBreak<\/strong>11\u201311:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nStartup Smarter with AI: From Idea to Prototype in 30 Minutes<\/strong>11:15\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAI is reshaping how entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, transforming what once took months of development into rapid, efficient prototype building. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll see how AI can validate ideas, accelerate product development, and even generate revenue. Watch a live demo turning an audience-submitted idea into a working prototype in just 30 minutes, and walk away with strategies, resources, and inspiration to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBrian Breslin<\/a>\u00a0(Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship,\u00a0The Foundry at UVA<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nBilly Howell<\/a>\u00a0(Batten \u201918; Founder,\u00a0Stupid Simple Apps<\/a>; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSpecial opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
After registering, attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, network with fellow Hoos and learn more from UVA Innovates<\/a> ecosystem partners.<\/p>\nPresented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nWelcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker<\/strong>9\u20139:45 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAlumni Association President & CEO,\u00a0Lily West<\/a>\u00a0(Darden \u201912; President & CEO,\u00a0UVA Alumni Association<\/a>) and\u00a0Mike Lenox<\/a>\u00a0(Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship) will open the summit with a special welcome and introduction of Keynote Speaker,\u00a0Ben Holmes<\/a> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon<\/a>). Join us as Ben shares his inspiring journey of innovation and resilience, how he\u2019s transforming healthcare through cutting-edge biotechnology and what it takes to grow an idea from concept to company.<\/p>\nNetworking Break<\/strong>9:45\u201310:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTake a break and make connections! This dedicated networking session is designed to bring together fellow Hoos in the entrepreneurship space. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet peers, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle. It\u2019s the perfect moment to recharge, grab a coffee, and spark the kinds of connections that fuel innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\nPresented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nPaths to Entrepreneurship: From Startups to Acquisitions<\/strong>10:15\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s no single way to become an entrepreneur\u2014and each path comes with its own lessons and rewards. In this session, you\u2019ll hear from three founders who took very different routes: spinning cutting-edge research into a biotech startup, launching a venture-backed consumer tech company, and acquiring and growing a local small business. Together, they\u2019ll share their journeys, challenges, and insights to help you explore which entrepreneurial path might be right for you.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nRich Diemer<\/a> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nAnnie Page<\/a> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning<\/a>; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/li>\nMeg Pryde<\/a> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy<\/a>; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/li>\nRachelle Turiello<\/a> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics<\/a>), Panelist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBreak<\/strong>11\u201311:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nStartup Smarter with AI: From Idea to Prototype in 30 Minutes<\/strong>11:15\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAI is reshaping how entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, transforming what once took months of development into rapid, efficient prototype building. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll see how AI can validate ideas, accelerate product development, and even generate revenue. Watch a live demo turning an audience-submitted idea into a working prototype in just 30 minutes, and walk away with strategies, resources, and inspiration to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBrian Breslin<\/a>\u00a0(Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship,\u00a0The Foundry at UVA<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nBilly Howell<\/a>\u00a0(Batten \u201918; Founder,\u00a0Stupid Simple Apps<\/a>; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSpecial opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Presented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nWelcome & Introduction of Keynote Speaker<\/strong>9\u20139:45 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAlumni Association President & CEO,\u00a0Lily West<\/a>\u00a0(Darden \u201912; President & CEO,\u00a0UVA Alumni Association<\/a>) and\u00a0Mike Lenox<\/a>\u00a0(Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship) will open the summit with a special welcome and introduction of Keynote Speaker,\u00a0Ben Holmes<\/a> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon<\/a>). Join us as Ben shares his inspiring journey of innovation and resilience, how he\u2019s transforming healthcare through cutting-edge biotechnology and what it takes to grow an idea from concept to company.<\/p>\nNetworking Break<\/strong>9:45\u201310:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTake a break and make connections! This dedicated networking session is designed to bring together fellow Hoos in the entrepreneurship space. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet peers, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle. It\u2019s the perfect moment to recharge, grab a coffee, and spark the kinds of connections that fuel innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\nPresented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nPaths to Entrepreneurship: From Startups to Acquisitions<\/strong>10:15\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s no single way to become an entrepreneur\u2014and each path comes with its own lessons and rewards. In this session, you\u2019ll hear from three founders who took very different routes: spinning cutting-edge research into a biotech startup, launching a venture-backed consumer tech company, and acquiring and growing a local small business. Together, they\u2019ll share their journeys, challenges, and insights to help you explore which entrepreneurial path might be right for you.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nRich Diemer<\/a> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nAnnie Page<\/a> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning<\/a>; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/li>\nMeg Pryde<\/a> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy<\/a>; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/li>\nRachelle Turiello<\/a> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics<\/a>), Panelist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBreak<\/strong>11\u201311:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nStartup Smarter with AI: From Idea to Prototype in 30 Minutes<\/strong>11:15\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAI is reshaping how entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, transforming what once took months of development into rapid, efficient prototype building. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll see how AI can validate ideas, accelerate product development, and even generate revenue. Watch a live demo turning an audience-submitted idea into a working prototype in just 30 minutes, and walk away with strategies, resources, and inspiration to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBrian Breslin<\/a>\u00a0(Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship,\u00a0The Foundry at UVA<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nBilly Howell<\/a>\u00a0(Batten \u201918; Founder,\u00a0Stupid Simple Apps<\/a>; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSpecial opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Alumni Association President & CEO,\u00a0Lily West<\/a>\u00a0(Darden \u201912; President & CEO,\u00a0UVA Alumni Association<\/a>) and\u00a0Mike Lenox<\/a>\u00a0(Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship) will open the summit with a special welcome and introduction of Keynote Speaker,\u00a0Ben Holmes<\/a> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon<\/a>). Join us as Ben shares his inspiring journey of innovation and resilience, how he\u2019s transforming healthcare through cutting-edge biotechnology and what it takes to grow an idea from concept to company.<\/p>\nNetworking Break<\/strong>9:45\u201310:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTake a break and make connections! This dedicated networking session is designed to bring together fellow Hoos in the entrepreneurship space. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet peers, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle. It\u2019s the perfect moment to recharge, grab a coffee, and spark the kinds of connections that fuel innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\nPresented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nPaths to Entrepreneurship: From Startups to Acquisitions<\/strong>10:15\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s no single way to become an entrepreneur\u2014and each path comes with its own lessons and rewards. In this session, you\u2019ll hear from three founders who took very different routes: spinning cutting-edge research into a biotech startup, launching a venture-backed consumer tech company, and acquiring and growing a local small business. Together, they\u2019ll share their journeys, challenges, and insights to help you explore which entrepreneurial path might be right for you.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nRich Diemer<\/a> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nAnnie Page<\/a> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning<\/a>; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/li>\nMeg Pryde<\/a> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy<\/a>; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/li>\nRachelle Turiello<\/a> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics<\/a>), Panelist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBreak<\/strong>11\u201311:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nStartup Smarter with AI: From Idea to Prototype in 30 Minutes<\/strong>11:15\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAI is reshaping how entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, transforming what once took months of development into rapid, efficient prototype building. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll see how AI can validate ideas, accelerate product development, and even generate revenue. Watch a live demo turning an audience-submitted idea into a working prototype in just 30 minutes, and walk away with strategies, resources, and inspiration to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBrian Breslin<\/a>\u00a0(Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship,\u00a0The Foundry at UVA<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nBilly Howell<\/a>\u00a0(Batten \u201918; Founder,\u00a0Stupid Simple Apps<\/a>; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSpecial opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Take a break and make connections! This dedicated networking session is designed to bring together fellow Hoos in the entrepreneurship space. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet peers, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle. It\u2019s the perfect moment to recharge, grab a coffee, and spark the kinds of connections that fuel innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\n
Presented in partnership with the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and DC Hoos.<\/em><\/p>\nPaths to Entrepreneurship: From Startups to Acquisitions<\/strong>10:15\u201311 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s no single way to become an entrepreneur\u2014and each path comes with its own lessons and rewards. In this session, you\u2019ll hear from three founders who took very different routes: spinning cutting-edge research into a biotech startup, launching a venture-backed consumer tech company, and acquiring and growing a local small business. Together, they\u2019ll share their journeys, challenges, and insights to help you explore which entrepreneurial path might be right for you.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nRich Diemer<\/a> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nAnnie Page<\/a> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning<\/a>; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/li>\nMeg Pryde<\/a> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy<\/a>; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/li>\nRachelle Turiello<\/a> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics<\/a>), Panelist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBreak<\/strong>11\u201311:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nStartup Smarter with AI: From Idea to Prototype in 30 Minutes<\/strong>11:15\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAI is reshaping how entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, transforming what once took months of development into rapid, efficient prototype building. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll see how AI can validate ideas, accelerate product development, and even generate revenue. Watch a live demo turning an audience-submitted idea into a working prototype in just 30 minutes, and walk away with strategies, resources, and inspiration to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBrian Breslin<\/a>\u00a0(Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship,\u00a0The Foundry at UVA<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nBilly Howell<\/a>\u00a0(Batten \u201918; Founder,\u00a0Stupid Simple Apps<\/a>; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSpecial opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
There\u2019s no single way to become an entrepreneur\u2014and each path comes with its own lessons and rewards. In this session, you\u2019ll hear from three founders who took very different routes: spinning cutting-edge research into a biotech startup, launching a venture-backed consumer tech company, and acquiring and growing a local small business. Together, they\u2019ll share their journeys, challenges, and insights to help you explore which entrepreneurial path might be right for you.<\/p>\n
Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nRich Diemer<\/a> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nAnnie Page<\/a> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning<\/a>; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/li>\nMeg Pryde<\/a> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy<\/a>; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/li>\nRachelle Turiello<\/a> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics<\/a>), Panelist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBreak<\/strong>11\u201311:15 a.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nStartup Smarter with AI: From Idea to Prototype in 30 Minutes<\/strong>11:15\u201312 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAI is reshaping how entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, transforming what once took months of development into rapid, efficient prototype building. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll see how AI can validate ideas, accelerate product development, and even generate revenue. Watch a live demo turning an audience-submitted idea into a working prototype in just 30 minutes, and walk away with strategies, resources, and inspiration to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\nSpeakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBrian Breslin<\/a>\u00a0(Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship,\u00a0The Foundry at UVA<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nBilly Howell<\/a>\u00a0(Batten \u201918; Founder,\u00a0Stupid Simple Apps<\/a>; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSpecial opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
AI is reshaping how entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, transforming what once took months of development into rapid, efficient prototype building. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll see how AI can validate ideas, accelerate product development, and even generate revenue. Watch a live demo turning an audience-submitted idea into a working prototype in just 30 minutes, and walk away with strategies, resources, and inspiration to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n
Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nBrian Breslin<\/a>\u00a0(Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship,\u00a0The Foundry at UVA<\/a>), Moderator<\/li>\nBilly Howell<\/a>\u00a0(Batten \u201918; Founder,\u00a0Stupid Simple Apps<\/a>; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nSpecial opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Special opportunity\n<\/strong>Be among the first 50 registrants to submit your startup idea for a chance to have it selected for the live build!<\/p>\nBilly also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\nBilly offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Billy also partners with Replit, a leading platform for building and deploying software. Use code BILLY to get 15% off at Replit.com<\/p>\n
Billy offers 1-on-1 AI strategy calls. Schedule your call with Billy here:\nhttps:\/\/calendly.com\/billy-owex\/ai-coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>12\u201312:15 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
To wrap up the Summit, Rich Diemer<\/a> (Com<\/abbr> class of <\/span>\u201980), Managing Director of CAV Angels, will share reflections on entrepreneurship through the lens of CAV Angels\u2019 own journey as a startup. He\u2019ll highlight the resilience required to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and showcase the growth of companies CAV Angels has supported, leaving us with insights and inspiration on the impact of investment in entrepreneurial success stories.<\/p>\n\nSpecial thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWe are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
We are grateful to CAV Angels<\/a> for their support of this event.\u00a0CAV Angels is a non-profit network composed of UVA alumni, faculty, parents, students, and friends of the University whose mission is:<\/p>\n\nTo be recognized as one of the most esteemed and effective angel groups in the country.<\/li>\nTo catalyze UVA alumni\u2019s engagement in burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystems and mobilize the highest levels of investment in the most promising early-stage companies through tailored educational programming, hands-on student engagement, and curated access to robust and proprietary deal flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe at CAV Angels have a lofty goal that can only be achieved with your participation and support: \u201cElevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem for UVA alumni by educating, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA startup community.\u201d Though CAV Angels is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by UVA, we are focused on helping our fellow alumni.<\/div>\nAdditional thanks to\u2026<\/h2>\nWe also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
We also thank the following partners for their thoughtful collaboration on Inspire. Equip. Connect: The UVA Alumni Entrepreneurship Summit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCvilleBioHub<\/a><\/li>\nThe Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology<\/a><\/li>\nDC Hoos<\/a><\/li>\nFrank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy<\/a><\/li>\nGalant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\nUVA Innovates<\/a><\/li>\nYoung Alumni Council<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFeatured Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\nBrian Breslin<\/strong> (Col \u201904; Director of Student Entrepreneurship, The Foundry at UVA), Moderator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRich Diemer<\/strong> (Com \u201980; Managing Director, CAV Angels), Moderator & Closing Remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBen Holmes<\/strong> (Engr \u201909; CEO, Nanochon), Keynote Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nBilly Howell<\/strong> (Batten \u201918; Founder, Stupid Simple Apps; AI Entrepreneur & Content Creator), Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMike Lenox<\/strong> (Engr \u201993, \u201994; Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden; Special Advisor to the Provost on Entrepreneurship), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nAnnie Page<\/strong> (Col \u201917, Darden \u201923; Owner, Rudy\u2019s Rug Cleaning; Former CAV Angels Student Member), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nMeg Pryde<\/strong> (Com \u201912, Darden \u201918; Founder, Brandefy; CAV Angels Portfolio Company), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nRachelle Turiello<\/strong> (Col \u201924; CEO & Co-founder, Avant Genomics), Panelist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\nLily West<\/strong> (Darden \u201912; President & CEO, UVA Alumni Association), Opening Welcome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n