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MSIV presents
North Bay NEXT 2022
the inaugural conference elevating the Marin + Sonoma startup community
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
San Rafael
Dominican University Of California
Tickets: $169
Join 300 leaders at this first-of-its-kind event to help build a more robust startup community across Marin + Sonoma
Learn from some of the most successful North Bay entrepreneurs, get up to speed on the underappreciated history of Marin + Sonoma startups, and participate in shaping our future
The Day’s Highlights
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Networking Focus
3+ dedicated hours to meet and network with Marin + Sonoma startups and community leaders
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Keynotes, Panels, & Fireside Chats
Hear keynotes providing inspiration and purpose - learn from sessions on scaling, entrepreneurship, consumer, systems, the planet, and building local
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Small Group Breakout Lunches
Join one of seven topic lunches to go deeper in a specific discipline and meet more people in your focus area
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North Bay Startup Showcase
Meet 11 of the most innovative early-stage founders across Marin + Sonoma and hear an overview of what they’re building
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Evening Outdoor Reception
Finish the day outdoors on beautiful Meadowlands Lawn - make more friends and contacts while enjoying locally crafted drinks from North Bay beverage startups
Keynotes, Panelists, & Fireside Chat Participants
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Elizabeth Gore
Co-Founder & President
Hello Alice
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Jon Fisher
Co-Founder & CEO
ViciNFT
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Toussaint Bailey
CEO
Uplifting Capital
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Miyoko Schinner
Founder & CEO
Miyoko’s Creamery
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Jerry Harrison
Co-Founder, RedCrow
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Jon Sebastiani
Founder
Sonoma Brands Capital
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Susan Griffin-Black
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
EO Products
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Kimberly Shenk
Co-Founder & CEO
Novi
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Josh Felser
Co-Founder
Climactic
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John Webley
Founder, Chairman, & CEO
Trevi Systems
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Dave Buerger
Co-Founder & CEO
CuneXus
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Blair Kellison
Former CEO
Traditional Medicinals
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Sharon Knight
Former President
One Medical Group
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Chuck Templeton
Managing Director
S2G Ventures
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Matthew Eggers
Investor
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
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Zachary Kushel
Founder
Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures
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Gabe Turner
Partner
Sway Ventures
North Bay Startup Showcase - Presenters
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Pedro Moura
Founder & CEO
Flourish
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Clifford Cruz
Founder & CEO
Skyway
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Christine Peck
Founder & CEO
St. Hildie’s
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Stephen Chen
Founder & CEO
NewRetirement
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Leslie Norris
Founder & CEO
Verifolia
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John Honchariw
Founder & CEO
Companion
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Eric Aguilar
Co-Founder & CEO
Omnitron Sensors
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Eleanor Kuntz
Co-Founder & CEO
LeafWorks
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Kendra Kawala
Co-Founder & President
Maker Wine
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Max Betkowski
Founder & CEO
Infraway
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Brian Bauer
President & CEO
Resynergi
Lunch - Topic Discussion Leaders
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Matt Mihaly
CEO
Iron Realms Entertainment
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Balaji Gopinath
Managing Partner
Kubera Venture Capital
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Nanda Zaanen
Founder
Nutrive Health
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Bill Silver
President
Doobie
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Greg Castle
Managing Partner
Anorak Ventures
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Beth Stelluto Dunaier
Former Chief Growth Officer
ImpactAssets
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Shingi Samudzi
Founder
Asoba
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Deb Luster
Chief Impact Officer
Goodles
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David Cherner
Co-Founder & CEO
YOL
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Mike Lewis
General Partner
Enjoy the Work
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Mike Dovbish
Executive Director
Nutrition Capital Network
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Kendall Warson
Co-Founder & CEO
Cohart
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Jeffrey Graham
CEO
Pistil Data
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Che Voigt
Board Chair
North Bay Angels
North Bay NEXT - 2022 Sponsors
