Arizona's Startup & Investor Ecosystem #LATechWeek

Great weather, beautiful landscape, tax breaks and more - it’s BUZZIN’ in AZ! Recently, AZ has attracted tens of billions of dollars in investment from major corporations from around the world. This influx of capital and a decade plus of worldclass entrepreneurial programming, has positioned Arizona as a premier destination for startup founders and investors, offering a vibrant ecosystem that fosters innovation and growth. The state’s strategic initiatives, favorable business climate, and robust support networks make it an attractive hub for entrepreneurial ventures. This event will showcase a slice of our best-in-class startups and investors, many of whom chose to move to, and operate in, Arizona. Join us for a lively, informative discussion about the rapidly growing startup ecosystem in Arizona and come network with premier investors, founders and corporate leaders. 11:00 AM | Lunch and Networking 11:30 AM | Welcome - Arizona’s Growth - Melissa Lamson, EVP Venture Development & Innovation Strategy, Arizona Commerce Authority 11:35 AM | - Arizona Startup Panel Adam Laor, Sinatra Ayushi Patel, Censyn Max Bregman, BreatheEV Mark Naufel, Axio Katie Sieker, VP of Venture Partnerships (Moderator) 12:00 PM | - Fireside Chat - Arizona’s Investor Landscape - Allen Smith, Musa Capital with Melissa Lamson 12:20 PM | Networking & End This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/