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Monday, March 17
 

8:00am EDT

Technology for Good Track
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am EDT
How do technology, entrepreneurship, and investment increase opportunity in the community?

Charlottesville’s technology sector is one of the region’s most vibrant areas of economic opportunity; and a source of global innovation and ideas. This conference is a state of the union for Charlottesville Tech, mixing it up with all the players in some sectors including biotechnolgy, energy, and data, and AI, and assesses how these innovators are driving global change. The conference also looks at Diversity in the sectors -- from a workforce and cultural perspective --- ensuring that there are multiple voices shaping decisions, as well as the funding cycles.

So whether you're looking for insights into some of the most relevant global trends, the ethics around data and AI, or some of the hottest emerging Charlottesville companies, this is a conference for you.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.
Speakers
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Scott Beardsley

Dean and Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden School of Business
Scott C. Beardsley is ninth dean of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and a chaired professor in Strategy, Ethics and Entrepreneurship. A global innovator, builder, strategist and talent developer, he has extensively worked with CEOs, boards, and top teams of complex... Read More →
avatar for Kate Bennis

Kate Bennis

President, Kate Bennis Studio
Kate Bennis is a professional actor and clinical social worker who draws from the skills and techniques of the theater, therapeutic training, and years of experience, to give her clients everything they need to communicate as their fullest, most perfectly imperfect selves.Kate’s... Read More →
avatar for Paul Beyer

Paul Beyer

Executive Director, Tom Tom
My professional interests and passions are around community building; with a specific focus on my hometown of Charlottesville, VA. I love the instigators, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and healers who are filled with civic purpose and desire to create communities of friendship... Read More →
avatar for Sven Brueckner

Sven Brueckner

Chief Technology Alchemist, RationalSwarms, LLC
Dr. Sven A. Brueckner is a Data Science and AI expert with a wealth of experience in advancing self-organizing systems and artificial intelligence for innovative solutions. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Computer Science from the prestigious Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.Throughout... Read More →
avatar for Derren Burrell

Derren Burrell

Managing Partner, Veteran Ventures Capital
Derren Burrell, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) has 30 years’ experience as a professional financial manager in both public and private sectors. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Veteran Ventures Capital. In this capacity, he oversees all aspects of the company operations and... Read More →
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Kate Byrne

Co-Founder, The Tulle Box
Kate Byrne grows things; people, businesses, movements. Her career marries her love of media, the power of technology, financial literacy and the impact of heart in people and business as forces for good. The Stanford grad is a trusted voice and cross-sector translator, a gifted rainmaker... Read More →
avatar for Lexi Cleveland

Lexi Cleveland

Executive Vice President, ARtGlass
Lexi Cleveland is the Executive Vice President at ARtGlass, a software technology company based in Richmond, Virginia and Milan, Italy.A public historian who focuses on early American history and interactive programming, Cleveland received her B.A. in History from the College of William... Read More →
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Sydney Covey

Senior Manager, Energy and Sustainability, STRUCTR Advisors
Currently at STRUCTR Advisors, Sydney applies her knowledge of sustainability and business to provide fresh solutions that embody clients’ sustainability goals. Moreover, Sydney’s passion for environmental stewardship benefits her clients throughout every stage of a building’s... Read More →
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Lister Delgado

Managing Partner, IDEA Fund Partners
Lister Delgado – Managing PartnerLister Delgado co-founded IDEA Fund Partners in 2006 as a seed and early-stage technology focused fund. Today, IDEA Fund Partners is considered one of the most active and successful early-stage funds in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In... Read More →
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Devina Desai

Chief Executive Officer, Kinometrix Inc
Devina Desai, CEO of Kinometrix Inc, brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront of digital health innovation. With a fervent passion for leveraging data analytics to transform healthcare outcomes, Devina has led Kinometrix in analyzing over 3 million patient records, translating... Read More →
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Aram DiGennaro

Principal Consultant, Protentional Business Leadership
A lifelong learner and entrepreneur, Aram has started or managed businesses in software, agribusiness, manufacturing, construction, real estate, hospitality, and more.  He holds a Bachelors in Psychology, a Masters of Divinity, and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management... Read More →
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Tricia Dunlap

Managing Partner, Dunlap Law PLC
In 2008, as a 40-year-old single mother, TRICIA DUNLAP left teaching for law school.  She started her law career at McGuireWoods and then founded Dunlap Law in 2015.  Tricia bootstrapped DL from a solo practice to a 5-lawyer team serving businesses and nonprofits with “results-focused... Read More →
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Evan Eckersley

COO, Icarus Medical
Evan Eckersley holds the position of Chief Operating Officer and is the Co-Founder at Icarus Medical. His educational background includes degrees in Bioengineering and Finance, obtained through Lehigh University's Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) program, where he concentrated... Read More →
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Donna Edmonds

CEO, BRAINBox Solutions
Donna has 35+ years of healthcare experience bridging both the provider and industry segments of HealthCare. She began as critical care nurse, migrating to operations and hospital administration, was a GM of a large Specialty physician group practice and then was recruited to industry... Read More →
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Aurelia Flores

Principal, 1863 Ventures
In my 20-year career, I have had the opportunity to work in private equity in Asia, lead enterprise sales teams in tech, start several companies, and build inclusive ecosystems for Black founders. Now, I am proud to be an investor with BVCC, an early-stage VC firm that backs Black... Read More →
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James French

Founder/CEO, Brownland Leadership Solutions
James French is the founder of Brownland Leadership Solutions (BLS), a 501 (C3) consultancy dedicated to enhancing institutional performance, public trust, and societal impact through innovative governance practices. Guided by the belief that institutional resilience thrives on broad... Read More →
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Dr. Michael Friedlander

Vice President, Health Sciences and Technology at Virginia Tech
Michael Friedlander is the Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology at Virginia Tech where he also serves as the founding Director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at VTC and as senior Dean for Research at the VTC School of Medicine. He has built the FBRI's... Read More →
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Darcy J. Gentleman

Founder & Principal, DJG Communications LLC
Darcy J. Gentleman, Ph.D. (he/him), is an audiences first science communicator with over 15 years of experience helping ideas get talked about in rooms that speakers might never enter. He has run workshops and/or coached talks with The George Washington University’s Department of... Read More →
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Karim Ginena

Founder, RAI Audit
 Dr. Ginena is the founder of RAI Audit, a consultancy dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) governance and research, and is co-vice chair of the IEEE USA AI Policy Committee. He most recently served on Meta's Responsible AI team. His career has spanned across several sectors... Read More →
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Tracey Greene

Executive Director, Charlottesville Business Innovation Council & Charlottesville Angel Network
Tracey Greene, Executive Director, Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) and Founding Executive Director, Charlottesville Angel NetworkTracey is a leading advocate for using technology and innovative entrepreneurship to foster economic and social progress. She is the... Read More →
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Frank Gupton

Chemical & Life Science Engineering Dept. Chair, Virginia Commonwealth University
B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized scholar and industry expert. After attending the University of Richmond on a basketball scholarship, he received his master’s degree from Georgia Tech. He earned his doctorate in chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University... Read More →
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Cameron Hardesty

Founder & CEO, Poppy
Cameron's path to Poppy actually started in the basement of The White House. She had a great job, but was longing for more creativity in her life and so she started volunteering in The White House Flower Shop, learning floral design from Chief Floral Designer, Laura Dowling.Igniting... Read More →
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Dr. Nikki Hastings

Executive Director, CvilleBioHub
Nikki Hastings is an operations biotech executive and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder with over 15 years of experience with early-stage biotech/medtech and medical device companies. She has held executive management roles at companies across multiple industry sectors including HemoShear... Read More →
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Charlie Henneman

Program Director, CvilleBioHub
Charlie Henneman is Program Director at CvilleBioHub where he leads event planning and supports communications and fundraising. From 2004-2021 he was Head of Educational Events for CFA Institute, the largest global association of investment professionals, where his team created and... Read More →
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Bill Hess

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Bill Hess has been a passionate advocate of sustainability for many years as a designer, engineer and entrepreneur. He has worked as an innovation and design consultant providing support for startups, research projects, and established organizations. Early in his sustainability journey... Read More →
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Michael Holt

Owner-operator, Traverse Climate
Michael M. P. Holt, a pioneering venture builder and business development expert, is at the forefront of deep-tech innovation, specializing in the commercialization of scientific engineering and frontier technology. As a General Partner at Traverse Ventures, LLC, and the visionary... Read More →
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Pauline Idogho

Founder & CEO, Mocktail Club
Pauline Idogho is the Founder/CEO of Mocktail Club, a line of premium crafted ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by her quest to  find sophisticated and better-for-you alternatives to alcohol. Prior to founding the company, Pauline had a 15-year career in investment... Read More →
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Debbie Irwin

Managing Director, Lighthouse Labs RVA
Debbie Irwin lives for entrepreneurship. Serving as the Managing Director of Lighthouse Labs RVA, an influential accelerator shaping Virginia's entrepreneurial landscape, Debbie gets the opportunity to see entrepreneurs take their ventures to new heights. Along with supporting founders... Read More →
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Dr. Maritza Johnson

Principal, Good Research
Maritza Johnson is an expert on human-centered security and privacy with industry, teaching, and research experience, she is currently a principal at Good Research. In prior roles, Maritza was the founding director of the Center for Digital Civil Society at the University of San Diego... Read More →
avatar for Marisa Keegan

Marisa Keegan

Chief Strategy Officer, Bookelicious
Marisa Keegan is the Chief Strategy Officer for Bookelicious, an edtech startup focused on improving literacy by using innovation to inspire kids to read. Their research-based, gamified approach to book selection increases reader motivation and engagement by helping students build... Read More →
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Roberta Keller

Founder, CEO, Alexis Advisors
Roberta Keller is a thought-leader in building a wealth management social enterprise. Roberta founded Alexis Advisors in 2013 and was the first Certified B Corp financial services firm in the Central Virginia region. The firm offers women and working professionals fee-only financial... Read More →
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Dr. Craig Kent

CEO, UVA Health
K. Craig Kent, MD, is chief executive officer of UVA Health and executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Virginia. A renowned vascular surgeon, he now oversees an integrated health system that includes a world-class academic medical center and Virginia’s... Read More →
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Andrew Krouse

President and CEO, Slate Bio, Inc.
Andrew Krouse has nearly two decades of Pharma leadership experience with a track record of success as the founder and CEO of venture backed companies including Cavion, Inc.(sold to Jazz Pharma in 2019), GenEp, Inc. and Slate Bio, Inc. Mr. Krouse is also an active investor in Pharma... Read More →
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Viola Llewellyn

Co-Founder & Manifesting Generator, The Tulle-Box
Before starting The Tulle-Box, Viola Llewellyn spent 20 years in alternative finance and investments; first with an Insurance Investment Firm, and later as the Co-Founder of Ovamba Solutions, Inc., a USA based alternative Trade and Finance FinTech solution for emerging markets... Read More →
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Dr. Jeffrey Lysiak

Chief Science Officer, PS Fertility
Dr. Lysiak is the Chief Science Officer at PS Fertility. He is an expert in mammalian spermatogenesis with 60 peer-reviewed publications, including 3 in the journal Nature. He has written 3 book chapters, has mentored over a dozen trainees, has been on numerous NIH Study Section panels... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Claire Maiers

Dr. Claire Maiers

Group VP, WillowTree
Claire Maiers, PhD serves as a Group VP in the Strategy Consulting practice at WillowTree. She began her career as a sociologist, studying the intersection of technology and culture. Her research at the University of Virginia explored the emergence of data science as an epistemological... Read More →
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Heidi Nel

Chief Operating Officer, New Theory Ventures
Heidi Nel is a strategist and operator whose experience spans entertainment, government affairs, and finance. She serves as Chief Operating Officer at New Theory Ventures, a family office and venture catalyst that invests in women and diverse entrepreneurs, enabling early-stage founders... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Nelsen

Amanda Nelsen

Artist & Educator, University of Virginia & Tandem Friends School
Amanda Nelsen practices and teaches art creation. Her work utilizes ubiquitous materials to reimagine the aesthetics of convenience, respond to our consumer-laden status quo, and explore the care we must take to sustain all living beings. She involves others in the creative process... Read More →
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Neal Piper

Founder & CEO, Luminoah
Neal Piper is the Founder & CEO of Luminoah, a MedTech company revolutionizing enteral nutrition care through the development of a wearable device and digital health platform. Neal has spent 15 years advancing healthcare across 18 countries, starting at Pfizer's Neuroscience Division... Read More →
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Dr. Liudmyla Prozorovska

Founder, CEO/CSO, Scale Materials Inc.
Liudmyla (Liuda) is the founder, CEO, and CSO of Scale Materials, an advanced materials company (based in Charlottesville, VA) that specializes in high-performance polymer coatings and polymer-based mineral capture media. Scale’s performance coatings reduce fuel usage in naval... Read More →
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Meg Pryde

Founder/CEO, Brandefy App
avatar for Ali Rotatori

Ali Rotatori

Strategy and Ecosystem Manager, Third Derivative (RMI)
Ali is the Strategy & Ecosystem Manager at Third Derivative, RMI's Climate Tech Accelerator. She focuses on scaling Third Derivative’s impact through developing partnerships and refining & operationalizing organizational strategy.Before joining Third Derivative, Ali spent over 6... Read More →
avatar for Logan Selby

Logan Selby

Founder and CEO, DataShapes
Dr. Logan D. Selby is the Co-Founder and CEO of DataShapes, a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence company that is based in Charlottesville, VA. DataShapes is a products company focused on providing Signal and Waveform SaaS and embeddable solutions to the Defense and Telecommunications... Read More →
avatar for Meg Vorland

Meg Vorland

Chief Revenue Officer, Dcode
Meg Vorland is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Dcode and a Managing Partner at Dcode Capital. At Dcode she oversees core business functions, strategy, and expansion into new markets, ensuring that operations and products are ready to scale. Meg joined Dcode as part of... Read More →
avatar for Marty Weiner

Marty Weiner

Former CTO Reddit,, Founding Engineer Pinterest
Marty was a founding engineer at Pinterest and spent 4.5 exciting years building Pinterest from tiny to big. In 2015 he joined Reddit as its first CTO tasked with helping bring the company into working order. Much gray hair was created, but now Reddit has even IPO’d and is on the... Read More →
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Dr. Eric Weisel

Senior Associate Vice President for Enterprise Research and Innovation, Old Dominion University
Dr. Eric Weisel leads transformative research enterprises focused on digital technologies. A modeling and simulation (M&S) industry veteran, Dr. Weisel has held research leadership positions, over a span of twenty years, in academic, large-, and small-business technology operations... Read More →
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Tom Weithman

Managing Director, Virginia Venture Partners
Tom Weithman is Chief Investment Officer for the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation and Managing Director of Virginia Venture Partners (VVP), a strategic investment platform pursuing complementary direct and indirect investment strategies to further the economic development... Read More →
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Greg Werkheiser

Cofounder and CEO, ARtGlass
Greg is Co-founder and CEO of ARtGlass, a leading augmented reality (AR) company in the cultural heritage field. Founded by cultural heritage and technology experts, ARtGlass is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and Milan, Italy. ARtGlass was the first AR software company to use... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am EDT
CODE Building

8:00am EDT

Technology for Good | Networking + Coffee
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Conference registration takes place in the lobby of the CODE Building. Check in, grab a coffee and network with other attendees before the sessions begin.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
CODE Building

8:00am EDT

Technology for Good | Registration and Badge Pick-Up
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:45pm EDT
Registration and badge pickup takes place in the lobby of the Code Building.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 4:45pm EDT
CODE Building

9:00am EDT

Technology for Good | Welcome Session
Monday March 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Full session description coming soon.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Beyer

Paul Beyer

Executive Director, Tom Tom
My professional interests and passions are around community building; with a specific focus on my hometown of Charlottesville, VA. I love the instigators, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and healers who are filled with civic purpose and desire to create communities of friendship... Read More →
avatar for Kate Byrne

Kate Byrne

Co-Founder, The Tulle Box
Kate Byrne grows things; people, businesses, movements. Her career marries her love of media, the power of technology, financial literacy and the impact of heart in people and business as forces for good. The Stanford grad is a trusted voice and cross-sector translator, a gifted rainmaker... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Siciliano

Jennifer Siciliano

Chief External Affairs Officer, University of Virginia
Jennifer Siciliano currently serves as Chief External Affairs Officer for UVA Health where she oversees all aspects of UVA Health's relationships with external stakeholders for the health system. Jennifer was instrumental in creating and executing the legislative strategy that led... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
CODE Building

9:15am EDT

Technology for Good | Keynote: So Where Are We With AI? The Holy S*#t Talk
Monday March 17, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am EDT
"As we stand on the cusp of what feels like science fiction becoming reality, the journey from here is charged with both promise and responsibility." - GPT4

One year ago, ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion exploded onto the scene and shocked the world into a new revolution. Overnight, AI became a word used in every household and every one scrambled (and continues to scramble) to understand how AI will impact their personal lives, their companies, their schools, and the broader world around them. Since then, things have only accelerated.

In this lightning talk, we'll explore where AI is now, and how it's affecting economics, politics, art, energy, health care, entertainment, and study. We'll explore what part of the hockey stick we appear to be sitting on, and what to expect in the coming months and years. Though this talk will focus on the big picture, we'll of course have to geek out a little on some of the new tech and platforms coming out that you should be considering leveraging (like LangChain, Sora, ChatGPT 5, and Claude 3, to name a few). Finally, we'll bump into some of the biggest concerns we face as a human race, such as the alignment problem, the loss of livelihoods, and the challenge of being in a world changing hyper rapidly around us.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Marty Weiner

Marty Weiner

Former CTO Reddit,, Founding Engineer Pinterest
Marty was a founding engineer at Pinterest and spent 4.5 exciting years building Pinterest from tiny to big. In 2015 he joined Reddit as its first CTO tasked with helping bring the company into working order. Much gray hair was created, but now Reddit has even IPO’d and is on the... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am EDT
CODE Building

9:30am EDT

Responding to Harm: Reflective Jail Tour and Intro to Restorative Justice | Session 1
Monday March 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
If you have never been in your local jail, now is the time. This tour, led by Col Martin Kumer, superintendent of the jail, will offer a glimpse at conditions in the jail. The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail was built in 1974 and currently houses about 230 people who are awaiting trial or serving sentences not long enough for a larger prison. This eye opening tour and discussion of mental health, rehabilitation, and re-entry will help local residents aiming to increase empathy and understanding for those returning to society.

Following the tour, Central Virginia Community Justice will facilitate a reflection on the experience, and an introduction to how CVCJ is offering restorative justice as an alternative to incarceration.

There will be three sessions:
  • Jail Tour #1 - 9:30am w. Reflection 10:30am
  • Jail Tour #2 - 12:30pm w. Reflection 1:30pm
  • Jail Tour #3 - 3:00pm w. Reflection 4:00pm

If you desire to register for the Jail Tour, Please Reach out Directly to Sam Heath (samh@ejusa.org). Each jail tour is limited to 8 participants.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Campbell

Erin Campbell

Co-Director, Central Virginia Community Justice
Erin has spent most of her life as a mentor, primarily in carpentry coaching, transformational nature connection experiences, and survival skills instruction. After completing a graduate degree in Conflict Transformation at Eastern Mennonite University, she has supported various group... Read More →
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Sam Heath

Manager, EJUSA Evangelical Network
Sam leads EJUSA’s engagement with evangelical people and spaces. His faith background in Southern Baptist, Presbyterian, and now Anglican denominations enables him to tell stories about the realities of justice and injustice in America and hold together a view of the world as a... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Central Virginia Community Justice

Central Virginia Community Justice

CVCJ provides a restorative justice (RJ) process as a diversion from criminal prosecution or in situations outside of the legal system. Anyone can reach out to CVCJ to ask about RJ–referral sources include people who have been harmed, people responsible for harm, prosecuting and... Read More →
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Equal Justice USA

Equal Justice USA is a national nonprofit working to end the death penalty, promote restorative justice, and support community safety efforts to be trauma-informed, racially equitable, and community-driven. We believe that justice is not punishment but is safety, healing, and accountability... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail

9:45am EDT

Technology for Good | Catalyzing Change: Innovations in Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction from Global Solutions to Virginia's Local Impact
Monday March 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
“Climate Tech” has come a long way in the past 20 years. We now understand how to deploy solar and wind energy at scale, and are now tackling even more complex challenges like decarbonizing heavy industry and developing long-duration energy storage. However, amidst these challenges, there lies a wealth of opportunities for technological innovation and investment.

Our distinguished panelists will shed light on the latest advancements, promising strategies, and investment trends within climate tech, with a focus on what is happening close to home. From pioneering startups to established corporations, we'll explore how these entities leverage cutting-edge technologies, forge strategic partnerships, and navigating markets to accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon future.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.
Speakers
avatar for Gilman Callsen

Gilman Callsen

Founder, CEO, Rho Impact
Gilman Callsen is the Founder & CEO of Rho Impact. He has nearly 20 years of experience building and scaling technology companies and has been influential in integrating data science, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure to help organizations solve the world’s most complex... Read More →
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Andres Clarens

Assistant Director for Industrial Decarbonization, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
Andres Clarens is the Assistant Director for Industrial Decarbonization in the White House Office of Science Technology Policy (OSTP). In that role he is working across the federal agencies and with the private sector to raise near term ambition for emissions reductions in key sectors... Read More →
avatar for Michael Holt

Michael Holt

Owner-operator, Traverse Climate
Michael M. P. Holt, a pioneering venture builder and business development expert, is at the forefront of deep-tech innovation, specializing in the commercialization of scientific engineering and frontier technology. As a General Partner at Traverse Ventures, LLC, and the visionary... Read More →
avatar for Ali Rotatori

Ali Rotatori

Strategy and Ecosystem Manager, Third Derivative (RMI)
Ali is the Strategy & Ecosystem Manager at Third Derivative, RMI's Climate Tech Accelerator. She focuses on scaling Third Derivative’s impact through developing partnerships and refining & operationalizing organizational strategy.Before joining Third Derivative, Ali spent over 6... Read More →
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Tom Schuler

Principal, The Schuler Group, LLC
A leader in global sustainability in the built environment and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), Tom Schuler has more than 30 years of experience in international executive management and technology commercialization. Schuler's dynamic and entrepreneurial passion fueled... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Common House South Room

9:45am EDT

Technology for Good | Get Funded: Financial Resources for Virginia-Based Startups
Monday March 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Virginia is a great place to start a scalable business. This panel features a diverse range of perspectives from key funders and funding sources, offering valuable insights into the VVP Investment process, SSBCI funding availability, and the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund grant process. These insights will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape in Virginia, empowering them to navigate the funding process effectively and access the resources needed to grow their businesses.

In addition to funding strategies, the panel will delve into the role of the Small Business Finance Authority and the development of an exciting collaborative resource with Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation. This resource promises to offer new opportunities for small business startups, providing them with the support and guidance needed to succeed in Virginia's dynamic business environment.

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Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option.

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A special thank you to our sponsors:  The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Joe Benevento

Joe Benevento

CEO, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
avatar for Derren Burrell

Derren Burrell

Managing Partner, Veteran Ventures Capital
Derren Burrell, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) has 30 years’ experience as a professional financial manager in both public and private sectors. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Veteran Ventures Capital. In this capacity, he oversees all aspects of the company operations and... Read More →
avatar for Jim Cheng

Jim Cheng

Cofounder, CavAngels
Jim has been working with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in establishing their Government contracting efforts. In early 2019, he formally joined PIE-PS (Pamunkey Indian Enterprises-Professional Services) as a senior advisor. PIE-PS recently received SBA Tribal 8a certification, it’s... Read More →
avatar for Caren Merrick

Caren Merrick

Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Commonwealth of Virginia
Caren Merrick is an entrepreneur, board director, advisor and executive with over 25 years of experience launching new companies, reinventing companies, leading business improvement transformation, and overseeing change management. She and one of the companies she co-founded were... Read More →
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Himalaya Rao-Potlapally

Founder and Managing Partner, BFM Fund
Himalaya loves learning and being in roles that challenge me to continuously improve and reiterate. She has a passion for bringing that knowledge to BIPOC communities with the goal of creating access and empowerment. Her interest and passion has led her to many different roles and... Read More →
avatar for Joe Shearin

Joe Shearin

CEO, Virginia Small Business Finance Authority
Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Seasoned leader with a proven 40+ year track record and a history of strong community involvement. Skilled in Budgeting, Financial Institutions, Commercial Lending, Retail... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Common House North Room

9:45am EDT

Technology for Good | The AI Revolution: How AI is Shaping Industries
Monday March 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
There’s no denying that AI is creeping more and more into everyday life. Join us for an insightful exploration into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on three critical industries: healthcare, data, and law. In this illuminating session, we'll dive deep into how AI technologies are revolutionizing these sectors, driving innovation, new policies and reshaping the way we work, interact, and solve complex challenges.

Led by experts living the reality of its integration and industry application, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future trends in AI adoption across healthcare, data analysis, and legal practice. From improving patient outcomes to enhancing data analytics capabilities and streamlining legal processes, AI is revolutionizing every facet of these industries.

Through this conversation and the real life experiences shared you will leave informed about:
  • The role of AI in diagnosing diseases, personalized medicine, and healthcare delivery optimization
  • Leveraging AI-driven algorithms and machine learning for data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling
  • Ethical considerations and regulatory challenges in deploying AI technologies within healthcare, data, and legal frameworks
  • Enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in legal research, contract analysis, and case management through AI-powered solutions
  • Opportunities and challenges in integrating AI into existing workflows and organizational structures.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health. 

Speakers
avatar for Kate Byrne

Kate Byrne

Co-Founder, The Tulle Box
Kate Byrne grows things; people, businesses, movements. Her career marries her love of media, the power of technology, financial literacy and the impact of heart in people and business as forces for good. The Stanford grad is a trusted voice and cross-sector translator, a gifted rainmaker... Read More →
avatar for Tricia Dunlap

Tricia Dunlap

Managing Partner, Dunlap Law PLC
In 2008, as a 40-year-old single mother, TRICIA DUNLAP left teaching for law school.  She started her law career at McGuireWoods and then founded Dunlap Law in 2015.  Tricia bootstrapped DL from a solo practice to a 5-lawyer team serving businesses and nonprofits with “results-focused... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan French

Jonathan French

Senior Director of Public Policy, HIMSS
As Senior Director for public policy and content development at HIMSS, Mr. French serves as the HIMSS subject matter expert lead on regulatory policy associated with federal clinical quality reporting programs and the impact of public policy on clinical care quality. Mr. French is... Read More →
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Dr. Claire Maiers

Group VP, WillowTree
Claire Maiers, PhD serves as a Group VP in the Strategy Consulting practice at WillowTree. She began her career as a sociologist, studying the intersection of technology and culture. Her research at the University of Virginia explored the emergence of data science as an epistemological... Read More →
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Logan Selby

Founder and CEO, DataShapes
Dr. Logan D. Selby is the Co-Founder and CEO of DataShapes, a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence company that is based in Charlottesville, VA. DataShapes is a products company focused on providing Signal and Waveform SaaS and embeddable solutions to the Defense and Telecommunications... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
CODE Building

11:00am EDT

Technology for Good | Navigating the Frontier: The Future of AI and Ethics
Monday March 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Join us as we navigate the ethical frontier of AI and chart a course towards a future where technology serves humanity with integrity, compassion, and respect for diversity. In this compelling session, we'll explore the intersection of AI technology and ethical considerations, examining the complex challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as AI continues to evolve and integrate into every aspect of our lives.

You will walk away with insights into:
  • Ethical frameworks and principles guiding the development and deployment of AI technologies
  • Addressing biases and fairness in AI algorithms to promote inclusivity and equity
  • Balancing innovation and societal impact in the pursuit of AI advancement
  • Privacy concerns and data protection in the era of AI-driven surveillance and data analytics
  • The role of regulation, policy-making, and international collaboration in shaping AI ethics and governance

Leading the conversation is Scott Beardsley, Dean of the Darden Business School who will bring some global vantage point having completed Oxford’s AI and Ethics program, and Karim, Ginena, Dr. Karim Ginena, formerly of Meta, is the founder of RAI Audit, an AI governance and research consultancy, and co-vice chair of the IEEE’s AI policy committee. Ranging from research, philosophy, ethics, and industry application, this session will delve into the critical questions surrounding the responsible development, deployment, and governance of AI systems. From addressing biases in algorithms to safeguarding privacy and ensuring accountability, the ethical dimensions of AI touch upon fundamental aspects of human society and decision-making.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Scott Beardsley

Scott Beardsley

Dean and Professor of Business Administration, UVA Darden School of Business
Scott C. Beardsley is ninth dean of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and a chaired professor in Strategy, Ethics and Entrepreneurship. A global innovator, builder, strategist and talent developer, he has extensively worked with CEOs, boards, and top teams of complex... Read More →
avatar for James French

James French

Founder/CEO, Brownland Leadership Solutions
James French is the founder of Brownland Leadership Solutions (BLS), a 501 (C3) consultancy dedicated to enhancing institutional performance, public trust, and societal impact through innovative governance practices. Guided by the belief that institutional resilience thrives on broad... Read More →
avatar for Karim Ginena

Karim Ginena

Founder, RAI Audit
 Dr. Ginena is the founder of RAI Audit, a consultancy dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) governance and research, and is co-vice chair of the IEEE USA AI Policy Committee. He most recently served on Meta's Responsible AI team. His career has spanned across several sectors... Read More →
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Dr. Maritza Johnson

Principal, Good Research
Maritza Johnson is an expert on human-centered security and privacy with industry, teaching, and research experience, she is currently a principal at Good Research. In prior roles, Maritza was the founding director of the Center for Digital Civil Society at the University of San Diego... Read More →
Sponsors
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The Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology

The future belongs to innovators—and to those leaders who can bring an entrepreneurial mindset to firms both large and small.The UVA Darden School of Business Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology seeks to challenge every Darden student to fulfill their... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
CODE Building

11:00am EDT

Technology for Good | Sustainability via Innovation in the Built Environment
Monday March 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Join us for a compelling panel discussion featuring stakeholders and disruptors driving sustainability in the built environment. Listen to experts and pioneers as they share insights on transforming building design and construction practices. Explore how innovations are reshaping the industry, leading to a more sustainable and affordable future in our communities.

Whether you are a seasoned professional in the industry or simply curious about the future of sustainable building, this panel discussion offers a unique opportunity to learn from the trailblazers who are shaping the built environment of tomorrow.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Sydney Covey

Sydney Covey

Senior Manager, Energy and Sustainability, STRUCTR Advisors
Currently at STRUCTR Advisors, Sydney applies her knowledge of sustainability and business to provide fresh solutions that embody clients’ sustainability goals. Moreover, Sydney’s passion for environmental stewardship benefits her clients throughout every stage of a building’s... Read More →
avatar for Bill Hess

Bill Hess

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Bill Hess has been a passionate advocate of sustainability for many years as a designer, engineer and entrepreneur. He has worked as an innovation and design consultant providing support for startups, research projects, and established organizations. Early in his sustainability journey... Read More →
avatar for Roberta Keller

Roberta Keller

Founder, CEO, Alexis Advisors
Roberta Keller is a thought-leader in building a wealth management social enterprise. Roberta founded Alexis Advisors in 2013 and was the first Certified B Corp financial services firm in the Central Virginia region. The firm offers women and working professionals fee-only financial... Read More →
avatar for John O’Donald

John O’Donald

Regional Director, WoodWorks
John is a licensed Structural Engineer in Maryland. Before joining Woodworks, he enjoyed working on various projects in the capital region for clients like the Smithsonian Institute and The National Parks Service, collaborating with architects and other engineers along the way. John... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Common House South Room

11:00am EDT

Technology for Good | The Founder's Journey: Navigating the Funding Landscape to Achieve Success
Monday March 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the exciting frontier of tech possibilities and the captivating stories behind the visionary founders driving the companies making headlines. Discover the innovative technologies shaping our future and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs that define the entrepreneurial journey in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Monique Adams

Monique Adams

Board of Directors, VIPC
As the former Executive Director, Monique Adams launched 757 Angels in 2015. 757 Angels has grown to be one of the largest groups in the country, with 140 members/investors who have injected over $95 million of capital into startup and early-stage companies. Capital investment has... Read More →
avatar for Donna Edmonds

Donna Edmonds

CEO, BRAINBox Solutions
Donna has 35+ years of healthcare experience bridging both the provider and industry segments of HealthCare. She began as critical care nurse, migrating to operations and hospital administration, was a GM of a large Specialty physician group practice and then was recruited to industry... Read More →
avatar for Cameron Hardesty

Cameron Hardesty

Founder & CEO, Poppy
Cameron's path to Poppy actually started in the basement of The White House. She had a great job, but was longing for more creativity in her life and so she started volunteering in The White House Flower Shop, learning floral design from Chief Floral Designer, Laura Dowling.Igniting... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Krouse

Andrew Krouse

President and CEO, Slate Bio, Inc.
Andrew Krouse has nearly two decades of Pharma leadership experience with a track record of success as the founder and CEO of venture backed companies including Cavion, Inc.(sold to Jazz Pharma in 2019), GenEp, Inc. and Slate Bio, Inc. Mr. Krouse is also an active investor in Pharma... Read More →
avatar for Meg Pryde

Meg Pryde

Founder/CEO, Brandefy App
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Common House North Room

12:15pm EDT

Technology for Good | Lunch: Virginia’s Most Innovative Startups
Monday March 17, 2025 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
** Limited Capacity **

Before the start of the Virginia's Most Innovative Startups Showcase, join for a boxed lunch featuring Otto's Turkish wraps.


Monday March 17, 2025 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
CODE Building

12:30pm EDT

Responding to Harm: Reflective Jail Tour and Intro to Restorative Justice | Session 2
Monday March 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
If you have never been in your local jail, now is the time. This tour, led by Col Martin Kumer, superintendent of the jail, will offer a glimpse at conditions in the jail. The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail was built in 1974 and currently houses about 230 people who are awaiting trial or serving sentences not long enough for a larger prison. This eye opening tour and discussion of mental health, rehabilitation, and re-entry will help local residents aiming to increase empathy and understanding for those returning to society.

Following the tour, Central Virginia Community Justice will facilitate a reflection on the experience, and an introduction to how CVCJ is offering restorative justice as an alternative to incarceration.

There will be three sessions:
  • Jail Tour #1 - 9:30am w. Reflection 10:30am
  • Jail Tour #2 - 12:30pm w. Reflection 1:30pm
  • Jail Tour #3 - 3:00pm w. Reflection 4:00pm

If you desire to register for the Jail Tour Please Reach out Directly to Sam Heath (samh@ejusa.org). Each jail tour is limited to 8 participants.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Campbell

Erin Campbell

Co-Director, Central Virginia Community Justice
Erin has spent most of her life as a mentor, primarily in carpentry coaching, transformational nature connection experiences, and survival skills instruction. After completing a graduate degree in Conflict Transformation at Eastern Mennonite University, she has supported various group... Read More →
avatar for Sam Heath

Sam Heath

Manager, EJUSA Evangelical Network
Sam leads EJUSA’s engagement with evangelical people and spaces. His faith background in Southern Baptist, Presbyterian, and now Anglican denominations enables him to tell stories about the realities of justice and injustice in America and hold together a view of the world as a... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Central Virginia Community Justice

Central Virginia Community Justice

CVCJ provides a restorative justice (RJ) process as a diversion from criminal prosecution or in situations outside of the legal system. Anyone can reach out to CVCJ to ask about RJ–referral sources include people who have been harmed, people responsible for harm, prosecuting and... Read More →
avatar for Equal Justice USA

Equal Justice USA

Equal Justice USA is a national nonprofit working to end the death penalty, promote restorative justice, and support community safety efforts to be trauma-informed, racially equitable, and community-driven. We believe that justice is not punishment but is safety, healing, and accountability... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail

12:45pm EDT

Technology for Good | Virginia’s Most Innovative Startups
Monday March 17, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
This showcase of emerging technology in Virginia will highlight the work of inspiring startups, and the promise of new technologies, and the transformational possibilities they represent. This lightning talk session isn't for "pitches,” instead it highlights innovations the start-up is developing, and the specific insights they represent.  

Following each session, there will be time for mixing and networking with angel and institutional investors. Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) will also provide a jury-panel selected $5,000 cash prize.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Kate Byrne

Kate Byrne

Co-Founder, The Tulle Box
Kate Byrne grows things; people, businesses, movements. Her career marries her love of media, the power of technology, financial literacy and the impact of heart in people and business as forces for good. The Stanford grad is a trusted voice and cross-sector translator, a gifted rainmaker... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Grace Choi

Dr. Grace Choi

Founder, Larabee Inc.
Grace Choi, PhD, is the founder of Larabee, a smart knowledge platform that leverages advanced technology, pioneering design, and educational psychology to enable superior procedural knowledge deliver. Upon graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Economics, she... Read More →
avatar for Evan Eckersley

Evan Eckersley

COO, Icarus Medical
Evan Eckersley holds the position of Chief Operating Officer and is the Co-Founder at Icarus Medical. His educational background includes degrees in Bioengineering and Finance, obtained through Lehigh University's Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) program, where he concentrated... Read More →
avatar for Glenn Kats

Glenn Kats

Founder Support, KnoNap
Danya Sherman is an entrepreneur passionate about combining human rights and technological innovation to create lasting, sustainable, social change. As Founder and President of KnoNap, Sherman leads initiatives to empower, educate and advocate against drug facilitated sexual assault... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Prakash Kolli

Dr. Prakash Kolli

CEO and co-founder, 3D Orthobiologic Solutions
Dr. R. Prakash Kolli is the CEO and co-founder of 3D Orthobiologic Solutions (3DOS), which is commercializing 3-D printed scaffolds for repairing and regenerating bone in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He was also the Founder of Blue Point Materials Research, which developed an anti-bacterial... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Jeffrey Lysiak

Dr. Jeffrey Lysiak

Chief Science Officer, PS Fertility
Dr. Lysiak is the Chief Science Officer at PS Fertility. He is an expert in mammalian spermatogenesis with 60 peer-reviewed publications, including 3 in the journal Nature. He has written 3 book chapters, has mentored over a dozen trainees, has been on numerous NIH Study Section panels... Read More →
avatar for Neal Piper

Neal Piper

Founder & CEO, Luminoah
Neal Piper is the Founder & CEO of Luminoah, a MedTech company revolutionizing enteral nutrition care through the development of a wearable device and digital health platform. Neal has spent 15 years advancing healthcare across 18 countries, starting at Pfizer's Neuroscience Division... Read More →
avatar for Amit Singh

Amit Singh

CEO, NearStar Fusion Inc.
Amit joined NearStar Fusion in 2023 and oversees efforts for fundraising and operations. Amit is a successful entrepreneur who spent 25 years in the Intelligence Community (IC). Prior to working in the IC, Amit received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Virginia... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
CODE Building

1:00pm EDT

Pilates for Every Body | Session 1
Monday March 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Participants are invited to a free, one-hour Pilates equipment class and a complimentary Normatec compression session. The class will be appropriate for all body types and ability levels, focusing on stretching and strengthening the whole body.

Sessions are offered on Wednesday, April 17th at 1PM - 2PM - 3PM

Advanced registration is required. Click Here to Reserve your spot.

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 
Speakers
avatar for Juanita Franke

Juanita Franke

Lead Instructor, Club Pilates
Juanita Franke is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. She has been teaching movement for over 20 years. Juanita fell in love with Pilates while a faculty member at Pacific Northwest Ballet, and she was certified in 2017 through Vitality Pilates in Seattle, WA. Juanita has taught... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Club Pilates Charlottesville

Club Pilates Charlottesville

Club Pilates Charlottesville is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in Reformer classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level. Pure to Joseph Pilates’ original Contrology Method, but modernized for group practice and expanded state-of-the-art equipment, Club Pilates offers... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Club Pilates Charlottesville

2:00pm EDT

Pilates for Every Body | Session 2
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Participants are invited to a free, one-hour Pilates equipment class and a complimentary Normatec compression session. The class will be appropriate for all body types and ability levels, focusing on stretching and strengthening the whole body.

Sessions are offered on Wednesday, April 17th at 1PM - 2PM - 3PM

Advanced registration is required. Click Here to Reserve your spot.


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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 
Speakers
avatar for Juanita Franke

Juanita Franke

Lead Instructor, Club Pilates
Juanita Franke is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. She has been teaching movement for over 20 years. Juanita fell in love with Pilates while a faculty member at Pacific Northwest Ballet, and she was certified in 2017 through Vitality Pilates in Seattle, WA. Juanita has taught... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Club Pilates Charlottesville

Club Pilates Charlottesville

Club Pilates Charlottesville is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in Reformer classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level. Pure to Joseph Pilates’ original Contrology Method, but modernized for group practice and expanded state-of-the-art equipment, Club Pilates offers... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Club Pilates Charlottesville

2:00pm EDT

Technology for Good | From Seed to Series A and Beyond: Navigating the Funding ‘Valley of Death’
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Join us for a candid discussion on the real-world challenges that regional founders encounter as they transition from the seed stage to venture capital rounds. Founders will discover potential solutions such as how to tap into brand new funds from outside the Commonwealth deploying capital into Virginia startups. 

Engage in a sincere conversation about the hurdles you face and gain actionable advice on accessing capital and resources crucial for taking your startup to the next level. Don't miss this chance to connect with experienced entrepreneurs and investors who understand the unique landscape of Virginia's startup ecosystem.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Calhoun

Lisa Calhoun

Managing Partner, Valor VC
avatar for Lister Delgado

Lister Delgado

Managing Partner, IDEA Fund Partners
Lister Delgado – Managing PartnerLister Delgado co-founded IDEA Fund Partners in 2006 as a seed and early-stage technology focused fund. Today, IDEA Fund Partners is considered one of the most active and successful early-stage funds in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In... Read More →
avatar for Craig Honick

Craig Honick

Founder, The Good People Research Company
An applied ethnographer, Craig Honick is the founder of social research and advisory firm The Good People Research Company (goodpeopleresearch.com), which focuses on internal, narrative-based drivers of human behavior. He is also a research director with The Futurum Group, where he supports a team of analysts that identifies and advises on emerging, global trends for Fortune 100 technology companies. Clients include Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Cisco, Dell, Qualcomm, and Honeywell.A career entrepreneur and startup adviser, Honick has served as chair... Read More →
avatar for Dan Myers

Dan Myers

Director, ICAP
Dan Myers is Co-Founder & Managing Director of 42Phi Ventures, a Silicon Valley based VC firm investing in Seed to Series A companies. For Founders in Virginia, Dan is a Tech Mentor with ICAP, a George Mason University & Virginia SBDC program that offers expert mentorship & support... Read More →
avatar for Paul Nolde

Paul Nolde

Managing Director, 757 Angels
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Common House North Room

2:00pm EDT

Technology for Good | Putting the Pieces Together for Biotech Collaboration in the Commonwealth: A New Model that Takes Research to the Next Level
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Join Virginia’s top academic research leaders for an in depth discussion about the future of biotech in the Commonwealth of Virginia and how collaboration is key to success. This new model will facilitate innovation and commercialization among these institutions and beyond that will benefit local communities, regional economic development, and global healthcare.

Virginia is poised to enter a new phase of biotech research and discovery. The University of Virginia has recently announced the groundbreaking of the $300M Paul Manning Center. Additionally, VCU, ODU, and VT have their own flagship projects. With the Commonwealth poised to make an additional $90M investment in these centers over the next two years, the conversation is geared toward collaboration and collective impact.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors:  The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  The Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michael Friedlander

Dr. Michael Friedlander

Vice President, Health Sciences and Technology at Virginia Tech
Michael Friedlander is the Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology at Virginia Tech where he also serves as the founding Director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at VTC and as senior Dean for Research at the VTC School of Medicine. He has built the FBRI's... Read More →
avatar for Frank Gupton

Frank Gupton

Chemical & Life Science Engineering Dept. Chair, Virginia Commonwealth University
B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized scholar and industry expert. After attending the University of Richmond on a basketball scholarship, he received his master’s degree from Georgia Tech. He earned his doctorate in chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Nikki Hastings

Dr. Nikki Hastings

Executive Director, CvilleBioHub
Nikki Hastings is an operations biotech executive and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder with over 15 years of experience with early-stage biotech/medtech and medical device companies. She has held executive management roles at companies across multiple industry sectors including HemoShear... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Craig Kent

Dr. Craig Kent

CEO, UVA Health
K. Craig Kent, MD, is chief executive officer of UVA Health and executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Virginia. A renowned vascular surgeon, he now oversees an integrated health system that includes a world-class academic medical center and Virginia’s... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Eric Weisel

Dr. Eric Weisel

Senior Associate Vice President for Enterprise Research and Innovation, Old Dominion University
Dr. Eric Weisel leads transformative research enterprises focused on digital technologies. A modeling and simulation (M&S) industry veteran, Dr. Weisel has held research leadership positions, over a span of twenty years, in academic, large-, and small-business technology operations... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The CODE Building

2:00pm EDT

Technology for Good | Reclaiming Repressed Narratives with Augmented Reality
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Augmented Reality (AR) is revealing inspiring narratives of the achievements of oppressed communities and correcting official narratives that ignore or minimize the painful but vital stories of harms and oppression.

Explore how AR technology is rescuing sites associated with slavery, genocide, and other atrocities from obscurity, bringing them back into public memory. Hidden by parking lots, erased by business developments, and obscured for tourist appeal, these sites are now being revealed in their historical context.

Learn from an AR pioneer as they showcase examples of how this technology can emotionally and intellectually connect users to the undervalued wisdom of our past. Join us in exploring the potential of AR in reshaping historical narratives and promoting a more inclusive understanding of our shared history.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Lexi Cleveland

Lexi Cleveland

Executive Vice President, ARtGlass
Lexi Cleveland is the Executive Vice President at ARtGlass, a software technology company based in Richmond, Virginia and Milan, Italy.A public historian who focuses on early American history and interactive programming, Cleveland received her B.A. in History from the College of William... Read More →
avatar for Greg Werkheiser

Greg Werkheiser

Cofounder and CEO, ARtGlass
Greg is Co-founder and CEO of ARtGlass, a leading augmented reality (AR) company in the cultural heritage field. Founded by cultural heritage and technology experts, ARtGlass is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and Milan, Italy. ARtGlass was the first AR software company to use... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Sandbox

Sandbox

We bring our heads and our hearts to all of your business functions.You choose how to run your business. We won’t change or diminish your ideas–we’re here to support them! Our diverse team is laser-focused only on what’s necessary to accelerate your business, leaving the creative... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Common House South Room

3:00pm EDT

Pilates for Every Body | Session 3
Monday March 17, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Participants are invited to a free, one-hour Pilates equipment class and a complimentary Normatec compression session. The class will be appropriate for all body types and ability levels, focusing on stretching and strengthening the whole body.

Sessions are offered on Wednesday, April 17th at 1PM - 2PM - 3PM

Advanced registration is required. Click Here to Reserve your spot.

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Speakers
avatar for Juanita Franke

Juanita Franke

Lead Instructor, Club Pilates
Juanita Franke is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher. She has been teaching movement for over 20 years. Juanita fell in love with Pilates while a faculty member at Pacific Northwest Ballet, and she was certified in 2017 through Vitality Pilates in Seattle, WA. Juanita has taught... Read More →
Collaborator
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Club Pilates Charlottesville

Club Pilates Charlottesville is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in Reformer classes for anyone, at any age or fitness level. Pure to Joseph Pilates’ original Contrology Method, but modernized for group practice and expanded state-of-the-art equipment, Club Pilates offers... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Club Pilates Charlottesville

3:00pm EDT

Responding to Harm: Reflective Jail Tour and Intro to Restorative Justice | Session 3
Monday March 17, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
If you have never been in your local jail, now is the time. This tour, led by Col Martin Kumer, superintendent of the jail, will offer a glimpse at conditions in the jail. The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail was built in 1974 and currently houses about 230 people who are awaiting trial or serving sentences not long enough for a larger prison. This eye opening tour and discussion of mental health, rehabilitation, and re-entry will help local residents aiming to increase empathy and understanding for those returning to society.

Following the tour, Central Virginia Community Justice will facilitate a reflection on the experience, and an introduction to how CVCJ is offering restorative justice as an alternative to incarceration.

There will be three sessions:
  • Jail Tour #1 - 9:30am w. Reflection 10:30am
  • Jail Tour #2 - 12:30pm w. Reflection 1:30pm
  • Jail Tour #3 - 3:00pm w. Reflection 4:00pm


If you desire to register for the Jail Tour Please Reach out Directly to Sam Heath (samh@ejusa.org). Each jail tour is limited to 8 participants.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Campbell

Erin Campbell

Co-Director, Central Virginia Community Justice
Erin has spent most of her life as a mentor, primarily in carpentry coaching, transformational nature connection experiences, and survival skills instruction. After completing a graduate degree in Conflict Transformation at Eastern Mennonite University, she has supported various group... Read More →
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Sam Heath

Manager, EJUSA Evangelical Network
Sam leads EJUSA’s engagement with evangelical people and spaces. His faith background in Southern Baptist, Presbyterian, and now Anglican denominations enables him to tell stories about the realities of justice and injustice in America and hold together a view of the world as a... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Central Virginia Community Justice

Central Virginia Community Justice

CVCJ provides a restorative justice (RJ) process as a diversion from criminal prosecution or in situations outside of the legal system. Anyone can reach out to CVCJ to ask about RJ–referral sources include people who have been harmed, people responsible for harm, prosecuting and... Read More →
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Equal Justice USA

Equal Justice USA is a national nonprofit working to end the death penalty, promote restorative justice, and support community safety efforts to be trauma-informed, racially equitable, and community-driven. We believe that justice is not punishment but is safety, healing, and accountability... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail

3:30pm EDT

Technology for Good | Quintessence: Art Science Technology Flash Talks
Monday March 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
What are the elements of devising, developing, and deploying Technology for Good? Come to a new salon-style program with Darcy Gentleman, for a rousing conversation featuring local professionals who embrace a diversity of problem solving approaches to improve qualities of life. Hear how the elements of science, art, engineering, and humanities combine to create a fifth element for societal benefit: a quintessence to nurture community growth and civic pride. 

With Darcy at the helm, you can share your own perspectives, motivations, and hopes, that we might invest in new connections, projects, and outcomes to foster Technology for Good within and without Charlottesville.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Kate Bennis

Kate Bennis

President, Kate Bennis Studio
Kate Bennis is a professional actor and clinical social worker who draws from the skills and techniques of the theater, therapeutic training, and years of experience, to give her clients everything they need to communicate as their fullest, most perfectly imperfect selves.Kate’s... Read More →
avatar for Darcy J. Gentleman

Darcy J. Gentleman

Founder & Principal, DJG Communications LLC
Darcy J. Gentleman, Ph.D. (he/him), is an audiences first science communicator with over 15 years of experience helping ideas get talked about in rooms that speakers might never enter. He has run workshops and/or coached talks with The George Washington University’s Department of... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Nelsen

Amanda Nelsen

Artist & Educator, University of Virginia & Tandem Friends School
Amanda Nelsen practices and teaches art creation. Her work utilizes ubiquitous materials to reimagine the aesthetics of convenience, respond to our consumer-laden status quo, and explore the care we must take to sustain all living beings. She involves others in the creative process... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
CODE Building

3:30pm EDT

Technology for Good | The AI Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Predictions for 2030
Monday March 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is increasingly reshaping economic structures and societal norms, impacting the future of work, and many ethical considerations. This session delves into the current and near-future technical capabilities of AI, exploring how these advancements could impact various industries and the workforce and providing a realistic assessment of these changes, highlighting both the technological marvels and the challenges they present.

For maximum engagement, the panelists have created a mechanism for participants to vote on and discuss the topics of most interest and a proprietary AI agent to join the discussion, providing real-time research and commentary. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities and complex realities of a post-AI economy.

Topics include: 
  • Current and immediate term business opportunities based on AI capabilities
  • The future of work and employment shifts in 2, 10, and 20 years.
  • Ethical considerations
  • The probability and shape of an AI apocalypse
  • Possibilities for universal basic income
  • How to reach a hedonic utopia instead of hedonic dystopia
  • Predictions for 2030

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Sven Brueckner

Sven Brueckner

Chief Technology Alchemist, RationalSwarms, LLC
Dr. Sven A. Brueckner is a Data Science and AI expert with a wealth of experience in advancing self-organizing systems and artificial intelligence for innovative solutions. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Computer Science from the prestigious Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.Throughout... Read More →
avatar for Aram DiGennaro

Aram DiGennaro

Principal Consultant, Protentional Business Leadership
A lifelong learner and entrepreneur, Aram has started or managed businesses in software, agribusiness, manufacturing, construction, real estate, hospitality, and more.  He holds a Bachelors in Psychology, a Masters of Divinity, and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Common House North Room

3:30pm EDT

Technology for Good | Women On The Rise: Origin Stories of 4 Women Investors
Monday March 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
This inspiring session features four women who have embarked on their journey as investors in startups From angels to family offices to funds, our panelists will share their stories, insights, and strategies for navigating the world of startup investment. Discover the motivations behind their investment journey, the challenges they've faced, and the strategies they've employed to overcome barriers.

Learn from the wisdom of these visionary investors and heed their call to action. Whether you are a novice in the realm of investing or an experienced veteran, this engaging conversation offers valuable insights and knowledge to all participants.

Women on the Rise is an initiative of the Venture Central U.S. EDA Build to Scale grant titled 'Diversify-Connect-Fund.' The goal for the grant work is to identify more, and more diverse investors for our region.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.
Speakers
avatar for Aurelia Flores

Aurelia Flores

Principal, 1863 Ventures
In my 20-year career, I have had the opportunity to work in private equity in Asia, lead enterprise sales teams in tech, start several companies, and build inclusive ecosystems for Black founders. Now, I am proud to be an investor with BVCC, an early-stage VC firm that backs Black... Read More →
avatar for Viola Llewellyn

Viola Llewellyn

Co-Founder & Manifesting Generator, The Tulle-Box
Before starting The Tulle-Box, Viola Llewellyn spent 20 years in alternative finance and investments; first with an Insurance Investment Firm, and later as the Co-Founder of Ovamba Solutions, Inc., a USA based alternative Trade and Finance FinTech solution for emerging markets... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Nel

Heidi Nel

Chief Operating Officer, New Theory Ventures
Heidi Nel is a strategist and operator whose experience spans entertainment, government affairs, and finance. She serves as Chief Operating Officer at New Theory Ventures, a family office and venture catalyst that invests in women and diverse entrepreneurs, enabling early-stage founders... Read More →
avatar for Meg Vorland

Meg Vorland

Chief Revenue Officer, Dcode
Meg Vorland is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Dcode and a Managing Partner at Dcode Capital. At Dcode she oversees core business functions, strategy, and expansion into new markets, ensuring that operations and products are ready to scale. Meg joined Dcode as part of... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Vault Virginia

Vault Virginia

Vault Virginia is a membership-based workspace and social club for creators, innovators and thought-leaders. Our carefully designed office, coworking, gallery, and event spaces inspire creativity, cultivate curiosity, and promote connection.
Monday March 17, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Vault Virginia

4:45pm EDT

Technology for Good | Women On The Rise: Women Founder Pitches
Monday March 17, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm EDT
Join us for a networking and pitch event designed to cultivate a supportive community among female founders, investors, and business leaders. This event offers a unique platform for attendees to not only support female-founded ventures but also explore opportunities to invest in these innovative businesses.

Attendees will have the chance to demystify high-growth potential ventures as an asset class, discussing the value and importance of supporting this systemically underrepresented sector. Through engaging presentations, participants will discover resources tailored to female founders, connect with local angel groups and professional investors, and explore educational opportunities in angel investing.

Whether you are an experienced or aspiring angel investor, a risk-capital ecosystem builder, philanthropist, business leader, or other ecosystem builder, this event provides a welcoming space to expand your network, gain valuable insights, and contribute to the advancement of women in business. Come and be part of a movement that is reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape, one investment and connection at a time.

Women on the Rise is an initiative of the Venture Central U.S. EDA Build to Scale grant titled 'Diversify-Connect-Fund.' The goal for the grant work is to identify more, and more diverse investors for our region

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.


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A special thank you to our sponsors: 
The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  
This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Speakers
avatar for Devina Desai

Devina Desai

Chief Executive Officer, Kinometrix Inc
Devina Desai, CEO of Kinometrix Inc, brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront of digital health innovation. With a fervent passion for leveraging data analytics to transform healthcare outcomes, Devina has led Kinometrix in analyzing over 3 million patient records, translating... Read More →
avatar for Pauline Idogho

Pauline Idogho

Founder & CEO, Mocktail Club
Pauline Idogho is the Founder/CEO of Mocktail Club, a line of premium crafted ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by her quest to  find sophisticated and better-for-you alternatives to alcohol. Prior to founding the company, Pauline had a 15-year career in investment... Read More →
avatar for Debbie Irwin

Debbie Irwin

Managing Director, Lighthouse Labs RVA
Debbie Irwin lives for entrepreneurship. Serving as the Managing Director of Lighthouse Labs RVA, an influential accelerator shaping Virginia's entrepreneurial landscape, Debbie gets the opportunity to see entrepreneurs take their ventures to new heights. Along with supporting founders... Read More →
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Marisa Keegan

Chief Strategy Officer, Bookelicious
Marisa Keegan is the Chief Strategy Officer for Bookelicious, an edtech startup focused on improving literacy by using innovation to inspire kids to read. Their research-based, gamified approach to book selection increases reader motivation and engagement by helping students build... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Vault Virginia

Vault Virginia

Vault Virginia is a membership-based workspace and social club for creators, innovators and thought-leaders. Our carefully designed office, coworking, gallery, and event spaces inspire creativity, cultivate curiosity, and promote connection.
Monday March 17, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm EDT
Vault Virginia

5:00pm EDT

From Individual Choices to Collective Action: Community Climate Solutions
Monday March 17, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Did you know that Charlottesville and Albemarle have a variety of climate solutions and resources that are available to help you address climate change?  Join this engaging conversation with Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville Chapter, Community Climate Collaborative, the City of Charlottesville’s Office of Sustainability, and Albemarle County’s Climate Protection Program to learn about the climate solutions and investments being driven by our community. You’ll also learn how to access the resources that are being made available to confront the challenges of climate change and transition towards a low-carbon economy.  Whether you’re a curious community member, local business owner or an experienced climate advocate, this session will provide you with critical information about how individually and collectively we can make our community healthier and more resilient. Furthermore, this session will underscore the pivotal role of environmental activism, and environmental justice in sustaining momentum for a healthier planet.  Our one hour panel discussion will be followed by an interactive networking opportunity.  We hope to provide you with further inspiration to take meaningful action and be a champion for sustainability.  Snacks provided; bring your own water bottle.

Note: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Click here to register for the event on Eventbrite. Registration is free.

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Speakers
avatar for Gabe Dayley

Gabe Dayley

Climate Protection Program Manager, Albemarle County
Gabe Dayley serves as Climate Protection Program Manager for Albemarle County, Virginia. In this position, he is responsible for managing implementation of the County’s Climate Action Plan to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and for developing climate resilience strategies... Read More →
avatar for Bryan Dunning

Bryan Dunning

Volunteer, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville
Bryan Dunning, a dedicated volunteer with Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville since 2022, is currently a program consultant at the Center for Progressive Reform (the Center). At the Center his work is focused on environmental and energy policy in Maryland and to advance the... Read More →
avatar for Emily Irvine

Emily Irvine

Climate Program Manager, City of Charlottesville
Emily Irvine is the City of Charlottesville’s Climate Program Manager. She oversees implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, which is focused on emissions reduction, and is leading Charlottesville’s climate adaptation and resilience planning effort. The City’s Climate... Read More →
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Caetano de Campos Lopes

Director of Climate Policy, Community Climate Collaborative (C3)
Caetano leads C3's policy advocacy initiatives, collaborating with local and regional stakeholders to advance climate justice solutions that aim to reduce local climate pollution while simultaneously improving local quality of life and alleviating unaffordable housing and transportation... Read More →
avatar for Marieka Walsh

Marieka Walsh

Volunteer, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Charlottesville
Marieka Walsh, a Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteer and Charlottesville area resident, is the Enterprise Project Lead at the Association for Enterprise Opportunity. At AEO, she oversees the implementation of AEO’s enterprise-wide project management framework, collaborates on cross-departmental... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Citizens’ Climate Lobby - Charlottesville Chapter

Citizens’ Climate Lobby - Charlottesville Chapter

CCL empowers everyday people to work together on climate policy. Our supporters are organized in 420+ chapters across the United States building support in Congress for a national bipartisan solution to climate change. Globally, we also support 150+ international chapters on six... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
The Swanson Case Court Room of the Central Library

6:00pm EDT

Eight Winemakers, Eight Stories, Eight Minutes With Each: A Virginia Wine Tasting Experience
Monday March 17, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Enjoy an intimate wine tasting as you move in small groups around the room to visit each winemaker table.  At each table, you will have the opportunity to share a glass of wine and discussion with the winemaker before moving to the next table.  

There’s a lot happening in the Virginia wine scene. Wine Enthusiast magazine recently named the Monticello Wine Trail the Wine Region of the Year. The region is a hotbed for innovation and the home of many independent winemakers.  We look forward to bringing some of these independent winemakers together in one room for an evening of wine tasting and conversation. 

Last year, we hosted a panel discussion in conjunction with the Tom Tom Festival, entitled “The Many Faces of Virginia Wine.” Panelists shared their stories and discussed increasing opportunities in the Virginia Wine Industry and the importance of building our collective future in a diverse and inclusive way. 

This is an exciting follow up to that event. This year, we look forward to a new format designed to increase opportunities for conversation, wine tasting, and community. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in small groups, spending time with each winemaker and seed stage entrepreneur to learn about some of the growing pathways to ownership, diversity and inclusion.

This event requires pre-registration. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here. This event is 21+

Please arrive by no later than 5:15 pm if you would like to enjoy dinner before the event. Eastwood’s full menu will be available until 5:30. Program will start promptly at 6pm.

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Speakers
avatar for Jake Busching

Jake Busching

Owner, Winemaker, Jake Busching Wines
In 1997 Jake Busching began working as the assistant vineyard manager for Jefferson Vineyards in the Monticello AVA of Virginia. Jake grew up on a farm in Minnesota and was familiar with the physical aspects and seasonality of agriculture and so took readily to vineyard management... Read More →
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Tasha Durrett

Founder, Black Women Who Wine
Tasha Durrett is a wine enthusiast and educator born and raised in Virginia wine country. She founded Black Women Who Wine LLC in 2019 as an organization focused on increasing the visibility and participation of Black women in the wine industry and agritourism throughout the state... Read More →
avatar for Athena Eastwood

Athena Eastwood

Owner, Eastwood Farm and Winery
Athena Eastwood is a commodities lawyer, recognized for her work helping agricultural clients develop innovative strategies to combat and adapt to climate change. She was recognized as a 2021 Trailblazer by the National Law Journal for her work designing products to support innovation... Read More →
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Erin Robertson

Owner, Dogwood & Thistle Wine Company
Erin started in the wine industry after graduating from Virginia Tech in 2001, moving to New York City and working for the B.R. Guest restaurant group in Manhattan. She made her way out to California in 2008 after working in her home state of Virginia at a bottle shop and for a local... Read More →
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Matthieu Finot

Winemaker, Domaine Finot, King Family Vineyards
Matthieu was born in Crozes Hermitage in the Rhone Valley of France. Coming from a family of viticulturists and wine lovers, Matthieu was predisposed to continue his family’s pursuit of making and enjoying wine. He first studied viticulture and oenology at Beaune, in the heart of... Read More →
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Megan Hereford

Co-Founder, Daring Wine & Cider Co
Megan Hereford is a wine and cider enthusiast, cork dork, and sometimes cellar rat. After receiving a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Food Microbiology from Virginia Tech she realized she probably should have decided to become a winemaker, but instead, she pursued a career in the biotech... Read More →
avatar for Jocelyn	Kuzelka

Jocelyn Kuzelka

Co-Founder, Winemaker & Cidermaker, Daring Wine & Cider Co
Jocelyn Kuzelka is a winemaker, cidermaker, and technical consultant. Since 2003, Jocelyn has followed her love of fermentation and enology all around the world with experience working wine grape harvests in the U.S., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. Her education includes a B.S... Read More →
avatar for Julie Linker

Julie Linker

Founder, Delve Wines, Colombe Vineyards
Julie Linker's journey into wine making is a blend of passion and dedication. While maintaining a rewarding career as a psychologist, Julie established Colombe Vineyards in Nelson County in 2022. Named after her grandparents, the vineyard spans five acres and includes Roussanne, Cabernet... Read More →
avatar for Sandy Robertson

Sandy Robertson

Owner, Winemaker, Dogwood & Thistle Wine Company
Born in Hong Kong, bred in England, Sandy started his career working at wineries in France and England and graduated from Plumpton College, the University of Brighton, with honors in Viticulture and Oenology. He came to Sonoma County in 2007 to work in the cellar at Merry Edwards... Read More →
Collaborator
avatar for Eastwood Farm and Winery

Eastwood Farm and Winery

Eastwood Farm and Winery is a women-owned, family-operated farm winery in Charlottesville, Virginia, spanning three generations of women making award-winning wines and ciders that reflect the terroir and the long history of grape growing and winemaking in Virginia. Eastwood is committed... Read More →
Monday March 17, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Eastwood Farm and Winery - 2531 Scottsville Rd, Charlottesville

6:00pm EDT

Technology for Good | The Tech Mixer | A Cville Startup Soiree
Monday March 17, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Come out for a cocktail and meet the movers and shakers in Charlottesville’s tech scene! This mixer assembles diverse tech industries --- biotech, energy, data, defense, and technology --- and the funders who are fueling their growth for an evening of conversations and connections.

This event is 21+ and features a cash bar.

Note: This is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. You may purchase an individual ticket just for the Wednesday mixer or you can purchase a Tech for Good Conference badge which also includes access to this event.



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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.  This Technology for Good Track at the TOGETHER Conference is presented with UVA Health.

Sponsors
avatar for The Bradbury

The Bradbury

Located in the heart of Charlottesville, on the historic Downtown Mall, the Bradbury is a place of possibility, connection, and community.The Bradbury is more than an elegant, versatile, event space; The Bradbury is an all inclusive, one of a kind, boutique experience for any occasion... Read More →
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Vault Virginia

Vault Virginia is a membership-based workspace and social club for creators, innovators and thought-leaders. Our carefully designed office, coworking, gallery, and event spaces inspire creativity, cultivate curiosity, and promote connection.
Monday March 17, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Bradbury

6:30pm EDT

Common House: Chas Owens Trio Live!
Monday March 17, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Gather in the Social Hall for a drink and the smooth jazz of the Chas Owens Trio.

Charles Owens is a master tenor saxophonist, composer, band leader, recording artist, and educator with over 30 years of experience. Based in Richmond, VA he is an integral part of the vibrant music scene both there and here in Charlottesville. He has devoted his life to pursuing excellence in music and bringing peace and happiness to his fellow humans with his saxophone playing, performing, and composing.

This event requires registration for non-members: https://events.charlottesville.commonhouse.com/event/91348
Artists
avatar for Chas Owens Trio

Chas Owens Trio

Charles Owens is a master tenor saxophonist, composer, band leader, recording artist, and educator and has  been performing, composing, and teaching for over 30 years. After attending the New School and working as a  musician in New York City from 1992 to 2004, he is currently living... Read More →
Sponsors
Monday March 17, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Common House North Room

7:00pm EDT

Crowdfunded Pitch Night
Monday March 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

The 11th Annual Crowdfunded Pitch Night showcases 11 aspiring entrepreneurs to the Charlottesville community, who will vote with their dollars. Flash pitches will share the contestant's vision with the community and inspire the crowd to action! The evening will conclude with a round of crowd voting -- YOU get to be involved! -- in support of the idea the crowd feels is most likely to be successful. The pool of money goes to the winner. This event connects culturally diverse and innovative members of the Charlottesville community to showcase Charlottesville as a hub for unity and opportunity.

Each finalist has the opportunity to raise funds both before and during the pitch night. ALL donations intended for a startup or project will go to that startup! Before the pitch night, there will be a donation portal open to contribute toward a project, and at the pitch night, the audience can purchase votes to support the projects that most inspire them. ALL monies intended for a startup will go to that startup.

In addition to the crowdfunded support, the Community Investment Collaborate (CIC) is sponsoring a grand prize winner to receive a max $5,000. A winner will be selected by a panel of judges. Additional prizes and support services from CIC and other local business owners may also be awarded.

This event is free to attend and open to the public! 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION TO YOUR FAVORITE FINALISTS!

For more information on the Crowdfunded Pitch Night, the finalists, event hosts, or other events taking place during the Tom Tom Festival, please visit https://www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/11th-annual-crowdfunded-pitch-night-finalists-announced or https://cicville.org.

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If you plan to attend only free events at Tom Tom and would still like to build your schedule here on Sched, please go to Eventbrite and select the free ticket labeled “Create Your Personal Schedule”. Once you complete the ticketing process, you’ll receive an email from Sched prompting you to create an account and then build your schedule. 
Speakers
avatar for Beza Bisrat

Beza Bisrat

CEO, Ethiopian Delights
Ethiopian Delights is a consumer goods company that produces ready-to-eat Ethiopian food. The company’s mission is to foster connection and community by sharing the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Ethiopian cuisine.
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Talbot Brewer

Professor of Philosophy, University of Virginia
What happens when a pregnant person gets locked up?” It became clear that incarcerated birthing people were laboring alone in the hospital amid ever-present armed security staff and no designated support partner. Days after delivering a newborn, these new parents are separated from... Read More →
avatar for Martisha Catoe

Martisha Catoe

CEO, Fiori Glo Skincare
At Fiori Glo Skincare, we aim to revolutionize the skincare industry by providing natural products to enhance skin health and beauty. Our line consists of a Facial Cleanser, a Moisturizing Serum (Hyperpigmentation Serum Moisturizer), and a Cleansing Toner.
avatar for Curie Chang

Curie Chang

CEO, Petrichor
Petrichor is a circular apparel certification and recycling company dedicated to creating a world where every garment is designed with a clear path to recycling, upcycling, and responsible decomposition. We assess each item from brands, backed by recyclers’ commitment to accept... Read More →
avatar for Feather Chen

Feather Chen

CEO & Founder, Upon A Tea
Our business aims to bring delights to the distinctive and vibrant town of Charlottesville. Here, you can experience cultural fashion, share your stories, and savor exquisite selections of fine Chinese tea. Taste not, Love not!
avatar for Ahan Dalal

Ahan Dalal

CEO, BrokerBotics
BrokerBotics is a simple automation platform to generate income from stock options. We aim to democratize simple lower-risk and defined-risk options strategies and make them accessible to anyone.
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Jen Fleisher

Owner, Coffeen Co
Coffein Co. aims to provide affordable, well-designed, biodegradable vessels for green burial made primarily of coffee ground waste.
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Nicole Hawker

Founder, Soul & Soul Fitness
Nicole Hawker is a highly accomplished fitness professional, recognized for her experience in counseling, social work, and the fitness industry. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Nicole is the Founder of Heart and Soul Fitness, a non-profit studio that she established in 2022... Read More →
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Jeanette Prophyl

CEO, The BOBO Collective
To tackle the Racial Wealth Gap The Black Owned Black Operated Collective  or BOBO is a brokerage that exclusively sources for produces and sells Black Owned Consumer Packaged goods to translate existing Black Spending into Wealth and investment for the Black Community.
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Bennett Slosman

CEO, Angel Detection Solutions
Angel Detection Solutions is a company based out of Central, Virginia that developsdisposable cups capable of detecting the addition of date rape drugs to an individual’s drink: and serves as a buffer between the targeted party, or parties, and those looking to cause non-consensual... Read More →
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Christopher Tobey

Owner - Director of Photography, Tobey Media
Mobile multi-camera video live-streaming service to give your big event global engagement and studio-truck quality for a moderate budget.
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