The Montgomery Summit Overview March 7 & 8, 2018 Santa Monica, California
The Montgomery Summit Overview An invitation-only event, The Montgomery Summit is the top professional destination for entrepreneurs, investors, and leading executives to discover the most important innovations in business and technology. From keynote addresses and panel discussions to exclusive interviews and technology showcases, Spencer Rascoff CEO, Zillow Group The Montgomery Summit community is immersed in two days of cutting edge ideas, creativity, and networking at the iconic Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, CA. 1
01 Overview 03 2017 At a Glance John W. Thompson Chairman, Microsoft 04 Attendee Profile 05 One-on-One Meetings 06 Keynote Speakers 07 Private Company Presentations 08 Blue Room 09 Rise of the Female Entrepreneur 10 Only at The Montgomery Summit 12 Partnership Opportunities 13 Press 2
2017 At a Glance By the Numbers: 1,700+ One-on-One Meetings 1,000+ Attendees Attendees at The Rise of the Female Entrepreneur 450+ 150+ 40+ MontyTV Interviews 17 Presenting Company Presentations Countries represented 23 Salons & Special Sessions 1 Amazing Summit Community Keynote Addresses By: General (Ret.) David H. Petraeus Member, KKR; Chairman, KKR Global Institute; Judge Widney Professor at the University of Southern California General (Ret.) David Petraeus Member, KKR; Chairman, KKR Global Institute; Judge Widney Professor at the University of Southern California Mike Milken Chairman, Milken Institute Spencer Rascoff CEO, Zillow Group John W. Thompson Chairman, Microsoft Pat Gelsinger CEO, VMware Joe Lonsdale Partner, 8VC; Founder, Palantir & Addepar 3
Attendee Profile The Montgomery Summit brings together a community of over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders, as well as senior level influencers and decision makers. The attendees primarily come from the investment and technology space and all share a passion for innovation and creativity. Eric Schmidt Chairman, Alphabet Past Attendees Include: 4
One-on-One Meetings Participants at The Montgomery Summit have the opportunity to network through curated One-on-One Meetings software. These One-on-One Meetings at the Summit are designed to help attendees connect with and conduct business with top-level industry executives and investors in an intimate yet casual environment at The Bungalow. 2017 Attendee Breakdown: 30% Investors 18% Presenting Companies 13% Entrepreneurs 12% Sponsors 12% Other (Press, Guests, Staff) 7% Corporate Development Speakers 2% Service Providers 6% 5
Keynote Speakers The Montgomery Summit features global thought-leaders sharing crucial insights about trends in entrepreneurship and innovation. Deepak Chopra Author, Medical Professional, Doctor Evan Speigel Co-Founder & CEO of Snap Inc. Beth Comstock Vice Chair of GE Past Summit Keynotes Include: John Chambers Executive Chairman, Cisco Eric Schmidt Chairman, Alphabet Patrick Soon-Shiong Founder & CEO, NantWorks General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal Founder & Managing Partner, McChrystal Group Rob High Chief Technology Officer, IBM Watson Kurt DelBene EVP of Strategy & Operations, Microsoft Paul Daugherty Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Accenture Susanne Daniels Vice President, YouTube Originals Gene Sykes CEO, LA 2024 Gwyneth Paltrow Founder, Goop; Actress Andy Jassy CEO, Amazon Web Services Steve Case Co-Founder, AOL Tony Hsieh CEO, Zappos Jeffrey Katzenberg Co-Founder & Former CEO, DreamWorks Animation 6
Private Company Presentations Presentations from the founders and CEOs of 140+ of the most recognized emerging private companies are chosen by our selection committee of expert investors. Presenting companies discuss their businesses and share unique insights on emerging trends in business and technology. Sessions offer Jessica Alba Co-Founder, The Honest Company presenters intimate interactions with top industry executives, decision-makers, and investors. Past Private Companies Include: 7
Blue Room The Blue Room at The Montgomery Summit hosts salons on subjects related to innovation, creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship in a unique café-style venue. Salons cover a range of topics, including: design, emerging markets, the changing nature of relationships, healthcare, corporate venturing, innovation in corporate M&A, and several private sessions. Past Blue Room Sessions Include: An Insider s Perspective on Hyperloop One Innovation in FinTech: Global Perspectives Financing Valuations & Deal Terms The Changing Landscape in Healthcare Opportunities in Emerging Markets Dating: The Female Entrepreneurs Perspective The Future of Food ROI: Return on Innovation Opportunities in Emerging Markets Balancing Privacy & Identity 8
Rise of the Female Entrepreneur In 2014, The Montgomery Summit introduced the Female Founders program, which highlights the rising role of female entrepreneurs and investors in technology. The 2017 Summit kicked-off with a 500+ welcome reception for female entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. The 2017 program included sessions on personal skills development, strategy, financial literacy, and executive leadership. Past Participants Include: Victoria Ransom Founder, Wildfire Jess Lee Partner, Sequoia Capital; Former CEO, Polyvore Nancy Altobello Global Vice Chair Talent, EY Nicole Eagan CEO, Darktrace Tracy DiNunzio Founder & CEO, Tradesy Maha Ibrahim General Partner, Canaan Partners Kristina Shen Principal, Bessemer Venture Partners Kelsey Doorey Founder & CEO, Vow To Be Chic Lynda Weinman Co-Founder, Lynda.com Cindy Crawford Model & Businesswoman Sarah Nahm Founder & CEO, Lever Shrada Agarwal Founder & CEO, Outcome Health (formerly ContextMedia) 9
Only at The Montgomery Summit Moneyball Three companies compete for institutional investment from an expert group of investors and entrepreneurs. Qualified investors from The Montgomery Summit audience are invited to participate and crowdfund presenting entrepreneurs. 2014 winner, Deep Forest Media, sold to Rakuten just one year after winning Moneyball. 2016 winner Cancun Systems, has secured over $1,000,000 in committed capital following their participating in Moneyball. Our 2017 competition had an unprecedented two winners: Neva.ai & Armoire. MontyTV MontyTV is the exclusive provider of original video content from The Montgomery Summit, including Talks, Interviews, and Panels, as well as behind-the-scenes interviews with Summit speakers, sponsors, and industry experts. Interviews are conducted during The Montgomery Summit with select speakers and attendees, and shared here with Summit guests and the wider community. Receptions A variety of private and all-inclusive receptions are held throughout The Montgomery Summit. Guests are able to mingle with other attendees in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying food and drinks from some of the best chefs in Los Angeles. Private breakfasts and dinners allow partners the opportunity to connect with attendees from The Montgomery Summit, such as CEOs, founders of emerging companies, and leaders in the venture capital community in a more intimate environment. 10
Only at The Montgomery Summit, Global Platform The Montgomery Summit brings together a community of entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders who share a passion for technology and innovation from around the world. Attendees convene from countries around the world including, the United States, Canada, India, Japan, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Israel who come together to discuss global topics of business and investment. Young Leaders In this very selective program, The Montgomery Summit recognizes an accomplished group of young leaders in the venture and technology community. Individiuals chosen to participate in the Young Leaders have made measurable contributions in the venture ecosystem. Participants attend special workshops on leadership and innovation at the Summit. Southern California Tech Showcase The Montgomery Summit introduced the SoCal Tech Showcase in 2017. Southern California is emerging as as a major technology hub, and this showcase highlights the leading entrepreneurs who are disrupting the technology world. In 2017, The Montgomery Summit hosted six emerging companies from the region to present in a unique setting, backed by Southern California s leading venture capital firms, such as Pritzker Group Venture Capital, March Capital Partners, Greycroft, and Upfront Ventures. 11
Partnership Opportunities Industry-leading companies are invited to join the The Montgomery Summit in 2018. Partners are provided unparalleled access to develop relationships with a targeted and qualified audience of influencers and decision-makers. Partners also have the opportunity to be integrated into programming. Past and Current Partners Include: 12
Press and Media The Montgomery Summit welcomes experienced correspondents representing premier media outlets from across the United States and around the world. Previous press coverage for the Summit has included CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and The New York Times. During the 3-day program in 2017, The Montgomery Summit received over 232 million media Patrick Soon-Shiong, Founder & CEO of NantWorks impressions. Media Partners Include: 13
For more information, please contact: Catherine Calleja-Caumeran, ccalleja@montgomerysummit.com Shannon Irani, sirani@montgomerysummit.com Georgia Mann, gmann@montgomerysummit.com