Q4 Venture Conference

​Join us for an energizing day of insight, innovation, and connection at the Q4 Venture Conference.

• ​This year’s program features a powerful lineup designed to support founders and investors building at venture scale:

• ​🔥 Fireside Chat: Transitioning From Pre-Seed to Seed

• ​A candid conversation between Dr. Ryan James, CEO and founder of Dopl Technologies, and David Garner, Venture Black COO, advisor, and angel investor. Together, they’ll break down what it truly takes to make the leap from pre-seed to seed — from traction and team readiness to investor expectations and strategic positioning.

• ​🌍 Panel: Raising Capital Outside the PNW

• ​Moderated by Robert Frederick, technical co-founder of Amazon Web Services and CEO of Sirqul, this panel explores how founders can successfully raise in ecosystems beyond the Pacific Northwest.
  Panelists include:

• ​Bam Sparks, CEO of Culture Wireless

• ​Davonne Reaves, CEO of Vesterr

• ​Morris Jackson, Valhallan Esports Training Co-founder

• ​🚀 Startup Exposition

• ​Discover emerging companies led by Black founders and allies as they showcase their products, innovations, and early traction.

• ​🤝 Networking Lunch

• ​Connect with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders over a shared meal designed for meaningful relationship-building.

• ​🎤 B2C & B2B Pitches

• ​Watch founders deliver fast-paced, high-energy pitches across both consumer and enterprise sectors.