412 Angels Summit 2025
Seize the Moment, Fund the Future!
Join us for a dynamic gathering of investors, founders, and changemakers from across the 412 Corridor, all coming together to accelerate the startup ecosystem and drive meaningful economic growth in the heartland.
Event Details
📍 The Momentary | Rode House
📅 November 6, 2025
🕒 Doors Open: 3:00 PM | Program Begins: 3:30 PM
Whether you’re a seasoned investor, an emerging founder, or someone passionate about fueling innovation in the region, this is your opportunity to engage with key players and bold ideas shaping the future.
Seasoned angel investor? Come on in.
Angel-curious? Right this way.
Founder or someone who supports founders? You should be here.
What to Expect
🤝 Curated Networking
Connect with regional VCs, angels, operators, and founders before and after the program.
🎤 Powerful Conversations & Inspiring Voices
Hear from visionary leaders shaping the next wave of innovation.
Keynote Speakers:
Alexandra Wilkis Wilson – Serial entrepreneur (Gilt, GLAMSQUAD, and many others) & investor (Clerisy, angel investor)
Kaveh Zamanian - Serial entrepreneur (Rabbit Hole bourbon, many other brands) and angel investor
Kaveh Zamanian is the Founder of Rabbit Hole, Mary Dowling, and Mash & Mallow Whiskey companies. He currently serves as the Chief Whiskey Officer of North American Distillers, a new global brand company of Pernod Ricard, the second largest spirit company in the world. Before jumping into the world of whiskey, he worked as a clinical psychologist, psychanalyst and academic for over 20 years.
As a master whiskey maker, Kaveh dispensed with many of the conventions of today’s mass-produced bourbon to create signature one-of-a- kind, award winning spirits. He designed and developed Rabbit Hole Distillery in the heart of Louisville. A state of the art, true craft distillery designed to scale, Rabbit Hole has been named the architectural icon of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. In recognition of his achievements, in 2022, Kaveh was inducted to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, cementing his place among industry pioneers and visionaries.
Moderators:
Rupal Poltack - CEO at Walton Enterprises
Canem Arkan – Managing Director, Endeavor Heartland
Agenda at a Glance
🕒 3:00 PM — Doors Open
🤝 3:00 – 3:30 PM — Networking & Welcome
🎙️ 3:30 – 5:30 PM — Featured Program
🍸 5:30 – 6:00 PM — Closing Connections
Why You Should Attend
This isn't just another networking event. It's a purposeful gathering of the region's brightest minds, built to ignite meaningful connections, showcase exceptional talent, and open doors to opportunities that move our ecosystem forward.
Space is limited—register now to secure your spot.
Thanks to the Walton Family Foundation and Smith Hurst Law Firm for program support and to Visit Bentonville for their support of this event.