Startup Grind Hosts Greg Cangialosi (MissionTix, Baltimore Angels & Betamore)

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Greg Cangialosi, The Baltimore Angels & Betamore

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Greg Cangialosi is an entrepreneur, and early stage investor based in Baltimore, MD. He has built a reputation as a leader in today’s online landscape as both a marketer and entrepreneur. Most recently Greg became the CEO of MissionTix, and is a co-founder of Betamore (http://www.betamore.com/), a Baltimore based urban campus for technology and entrepreneurship. Prior to that his company, Blue Sky Factory (http://www.blueskyfactory.com/), a leading email marketing service provider was acquired by WhatCounts (http://www.whatcounts.com/) in July of 2011.

Greg is also currently the managing director of both the Baltimore Angel’s (http://www.baltimoreangels.org/), and Nucleus Ventures. Greg is a seasoned lecturer on marketing & entrepreneurship, and is also the lead author of “The Business Podcasting Book,” (http://www.amazon.com/Podcast-Academy-Podcasting-Launching-Marketing/dp/024080967X) a primer on new media for marketers. Greg holds a BA in English from UMBC (http://www.umbc.edu/), and sits on the board of WhatCounts & the Greater Baltimore Technology Council (http://gb.tc/).

Agenda

6:00 Networking and Food
7:00 Fireside Chat
8:00 Networking

Hosted By Leo Khin, Baltimore Chapter Director

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Leo Khin is a Founder, Thought Leader, and Advisor to some of the best and brightest CEO’s, Presidents, Owners, and Entrepreneurs in the Washington, DC and Baltimore regions. With a natural passion for entrepreneurship he's had since childhood, Leo has founded multiple startups focused on technology and social impact. Along with being the Chapter Director for StartupGrind Baltimore, Leo is deeply involved in the local tech and startup communities. He is the Venture Advisor and a Lead Mentor for AccelerateDC, a MIT based mentorship program that aims to influence and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. He is currently the Cofounder of AMPlus, a Partner at Gratii, and sits on the Board of Advisors for various startups in the region. His passion is connecting people, and helping founders take their vision and make it a realization.
Email: Leo@startupgrind.com

Hosted By Brian Park, Washington DC Chapter Director

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Over 18 years professional experience in web/online/mobile product development. Experience in developing innovative consumer and enterprise collaborative web products and services. Has started three previous startups, including one that had $17 million in revenues. Previously worked for AOL and Merrill Lynch. Is a CMUer.
Email: Brian@startupgrind.com | Twitter: @brianbpark (http://twitter.com/brianbpark)

Global Partners

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Local Partners

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