The Slow Money Showcase

On April 21, 2010, an event featuring an exciting new investment sector is taking place at Austin City Hall.  The Slow Money Showcase is a half-day event aimed at informing the investment community about opportunities in the sustainable and local food sector. We believe that entrepreneurs and venture capitalists interested in clean technology or sustainable investing should consider attending this event. The genesis of this event came out of the recent Agriculture 2.0 conference. According to Paul Matteucci of US Venture Partners, “Feeding nearly 10 billion people by 2050—without destroying the planet—poses both a daunting problem and an enormous investment opportunity.” The Slow Money Showcase happening in Austin wants to ensure that Texas entrepreneurs and investors are informed of the opportunities in this emerging sector. 

Opening remarks begin at 12:30 p.m., and a keynote address will be given by Woody Tasch, Chairman Emeritus of Investors' Circle, author of Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money and founder of the national Slow Money Alliance. Panel topics include “The State, and Future, of a Sustainable Central Texas Food System” and “Delivering Slow Money to Austin” and feature executives from companies such as Greenling, Odwalla, Edible Austin, Sweet Leaf Tea, Triton Ventures and PeopleFund. On the evening following the City Hall event, on April 22, the Slow Money Austin Showcase Dinner will be held at the Barr Mansion, a venue known for its historic setting and commitment to local organic cuisine and culture. This special dinner program will combine the diverse, sustainably grown food and beverages of Central Texas with a continued conversation about funding growth in our regional food system.

To see a full list of event topics, presenters and to register, click here or visit www.slowmoneyaustin.org.   

Categories: Austin Food Sector, Clean Technology, Emerging Markets, Federal Funding, New Investment Opportunities, Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture, Texas State Financing, Venture Capital Trends

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