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– · Match Making Room
VIP Invite Only -- Breakfast Networking Session
2021-02-24T08:00:00Z 2021-02-24T08:30:00Z America/New_York VIP+Invite+Only+--+Breakfast+Networking+Session+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Keynote Panel
A bird’s eye overview on the state of the M&A industry
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn Suzanne Yoon Jeri Harman Pamela Hendrickson
2021-02-24T08:30:00Z 2021-02-24T09:00:00Z America/New_York Keynote+Panel+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Morning Interview Keynote
Amy Errett, Founder and CEO of Madison Reed & Partner, True Ventures & Lorine Pendleton, Portfolia Rising America Fund
Amy Errett Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn Lorine Pendleton
2021-02-24T09:00:00Z 2021-02-24T09:30:00Z America/New_York Morning+Interview+Keynote+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Finding Deal Flow Now
Justine Chiou Kate Faust Gretchen Perkins Amy Weisman
2021-02-24T09:30:00Z 2021-02-24T10:00:00Z America/New_York Finding+Deal+Flow+Now+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
How to Raise the Next Generation of Rising-Stars
Caroline Young Natasha Plooster Carolyn Galiette Patricia McJoynt
2021-02-24T09:30:00Z 2021-02-24T10:00:00Z America/New_York How+to+Raise+the+Next+Generation+of+Rising-Stars+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Winners and Losers in the COVID Era
Mary Ann Domuracki Vania Schlogel Shoshana Vernick Michelle Van Hellemont
2021-02-24T10:00:00Z 2021-02-24T10:30:00Z America/New_York Winners+and+Losers+in+the+COVID+Era+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Deciding What’s Next as a Mature Female Dealmaker & Getting Involved at the Board Level
Joan McCabe-Eisleben Olamide "Lami" Ajibesin Venita Fields Sheryl Schwartz
2021-02-24T10:00:00Z 2021-02-24T10:30:00Z America/New_York Deciding+What%E2%80%99s+Next+as+a+Mature+Female+Dealmaker+%26+Getting+Involved+at+the+Board+Level https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Match Making Room
Match Making Networking Session
2021-02-24T10:30:00Z 2021-02-24T11:00:00Z America/New_York Match+Making+Networking+Session+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Effectively Implementing ESG Strategies
Sarah Tomolonius Helene Banks Jamie Meurer Helee Lev
2021-02-24T11:00:00Z 2021-02-24T11:30:00Z America/New_York Effectively+Implementing+ESG+Strategies https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Promoting & Implementing Diversity in M&A
Dena Jalbert Julia Karol Julie Kampf Melissa Mounce
2021-02-24T11:00:00Z 2021-02-24T11:30:00Z America/New_York Promoting+%26+Implementing+Diversity+in+M%26A https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
The SPAC Craze and Other Capital Raising Options
Victoria Grace Nanette Heide Peg Jackson
2021-02-24T11:30:00Z 2021-02-24T12:00:00Z America/New_York The+SPAC+Craze+and+Other+Capital+Raising+Options https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Starting Your Own Firm
Beatrice Mitchell Suzanne Yoon Jeri Harman Marilyn Adler
2021-02-24T11:30:00Z 2021-02-24T12:00:00Z America/New_York Starting+Your+Own+Firm https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Fireside Chat
A discussion about the "Biden Effect" and how the new administration might impact m&a
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn Pamela Hendrickson
2021-02-24T12:00:00Z 2021-02-24T12:15:00Z America/New_York Fireside+Chat+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Match Making Room
Match Making Networking Session
2021-02-24T12:15:00Z 2021-02-24T12:45:00Z America/New_York Match+Making+Networking+Session https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
LP Keynote Panel
Featuring Hamilton Lane’s Andrea Kramer, Barings’ Mina Pacheco Nazemi, MetLife’s Agata Praczuk and Clara Koh from Zurich Alternatives
Aggie Praczuk Mina Nazemi Andrea Kramer Clara Koh
2021-02-24T12:45:00Z 2021-02-24T13:15:00Z America/New_York LP+Keynote+Panel+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Afternoon Keynote Interview
Sarah LaFleur, CEO and Founder of MM.LaFleur will discuss building her company which has transformed the way women shop for work
Sarah LaFleur Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn Steve Brady
2021-02-24T13:15:00Z 2021-02-24T13:30:00Z America/New_York Afternoon+Keynote+Interview+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Fireside Chat
A discussion on organizational health
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn Alice Mann
2021-02-24T13:30:00Z 2021-02-24T13:45:00Z America/New_York Fireside+Chat+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Fireside Chat
Susan shares the story of her 12-year-old son having a heart attack in 2020 and what its taught her about finding the right balance as a female dealmaker
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn Susan Beth
2021-02-24T13:45:00Z 2021-02-24T14:00:00Z America/New_York Fireside+Chat+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Open Roundtable Session with Susan Beth
An open discussion on finding the right balance between being a female dealmaker & other aspects of life
Susan Beth
2021-02-24T13:55:00Z 2021-02-24T15:00:00Z America/New_York Open+Roundtable+Session+with+Susan+Beth+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Raising the Next Generation of Rising-Stars
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Raising+the+Next+Generation+of+Rising-Stars+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Winners and Losers in the COVID Era
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Winners+and+Losers+in+the+COVID+Era+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Effectively Implementing ESG Strategies
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Effectively+Implementing+ESG+Strategies https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Promoting & Implementing Diversity in M&A
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Promoting+%26+Implementing+Diversity+in+M%26A https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: SPACs : Right for the Middle Market?
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+SPACs+%3A+Right+for+the+Middle+Market%3F+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Starting Your Own Firm
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Starting+Your+Own+Firm https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Deciding What’s Next as a Mature Female Dealmaker & Getting Involved at the Board Level
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Deciding+What%E2%80%99s+Next+as+a+Mature+Female+Dealmaker+%26+Getting+Involved+at+the+Board+Level https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Match Making Room
Afternoon Networking (Matchmaking Technology)
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York Afternoon+Networking+%28Matchmaking+Technology%29+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Finding Deal Flow Now
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-25T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Finding+Deal+Flow+Now+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: A bird’s eye overview on the state of the M&A industry
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+A+bird%E2%80%99s+eye+overview+on+the+state+of+the+M%26A+industry https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Content Hub
REPLAY: Fireside Chat with Amy Errett & Lorine Pendleton
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Fireside+Chat+with+Amy+Errett+%26+Lorine+Pendleton https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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REPLAY: The Biden Effect
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+The+Biden+Effect https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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REPLAY: LP Keynote Panel
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+LP+Keynote+Panel+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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REPLAY: Keynote Interview with Sarah LaFleur, Founder and CEO of MM.LaFleur
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Keynote+Interview+with+Sarah+LaFleur%2C+Founder+and+CEO+of+MM.LaFleur+++++++ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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REPLAY: Fireside Chat with Alice Mann
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Fireside+Chat+with+Alice+Mann https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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REPLAY: Fireside Chat with Susan Beth
2021-02-24T14:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:00:00Z America/New_York REPLAY%3A+Fireside+Chat+with+Susan+Beth+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Live Sessions
Closing Remarks
Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn
2021-02-24T17:00:00Z 2021-02-24T17:15:00Z America/New_York Closing+Remarks+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fm-a-s-most-influential-women-speak Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

Speakers

Dena Jalbert

Founder & CEO, Align Business Advisory Services

Aggie Praczuk

Director - Alternative Investments, MetLife Investment Management

Caroline Young

CEO & Founder, Craftsbury Consulting

Sarah LaFleur

CEO and Founder, MM.LaFleur

Mina Nazemi

Managing Director, Barings

Julia Karol

President and COO, Watermill Group

Sarah Tomolonius

VP-Investor Relations, M13

Helene Banks

Partner, Cahill Gordon & Reindel

Amy Errett

CEO and Founder, Madison Reed

Mary Ann Domuracki

Managing Director, MMG Advisors

Victoria Grace

Colle Capital Partners/Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital

Jamie Meurer

CFO, MiddleGround Capital

Steve Brady

Partner, Withum

Mary Kathleen (MK) Flynn

Editor-in-Chief, Mergers & Acquisitions

Andrea Kramer

Head of Fund Investments, Hamilton Lane

Helee Lev

Chief Revenue Officer, Goby

Clara Koh

Investment Director, Zurich Alternative Asset Management

Lorine Pendleton

Lead Investor, Portfolia Rising America Fund

Kate Faust

Partner-Business Development, Rockwood Equity Partners

Vania Schlogel

Managing Partner and Founder, Atwater Capital

Marilyn Adler

Managing Partner, Mizzen Capital

Kimberly Smith

Partner and Co-Chair, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity, Katten Muchin Rosenman

Alice Mann

Operating Partner, Blue Wolf Capital Partners

Justine Chiou

Managing Director- Services, William Blair

Patricia McJoynt

Managing Director, Keefe Bruyette & Woods

Caroline Young

Director of ESG, HKW

Melissa Mounce

Managing Director, Leadership Talent & Diversity, GTCR, LLC

Carolyn Galiette

President and Chief Investment Officer, Ironwood Capital

Amy Weisman

Managing Director, Sterling Investment Partners

Sheryl Schwartz

Adjunct Professor, Fordham University

Julie Kampf

CEO, Chief Possibilities Officer & Board Talent Champion, JBK Associates International, Inc.

Peg Jackson

Managing Director-Global Technology Group, Stifel

Venita Fields

Partner, Pelham S2K Managers

Olamide "Lami" Ajibesin

Managing Director - M&A Transaction Advisory Leader, Anchin

Susan Beth

Chief Operating Officer, NRD Capital

Pamela Hendrickson

COO, The Riverside Co.

Jeri Harman

Founder & Chairman, Avante Capital Partners

Nanette Heide

Partner, Duane Morris, Founding Member, Exponent Women

Natasha Plooster

Chief Operating Officer, Bridgepoint Investment Banking

Michelle Van Hellemont

Managing Director, Accordion & Founding Member, Exponent Women

Suzanne Yoon

Founder & Managing Partner, Kinzie Capital Partners

Joan McCabe-Eisleben

Senior Advisor, Parcrest Advisors

Shoshana Vernick

Managing Director, Avathon Capital

Gretchen Perkins

Partner, Avance Investment Management

Beatrice Mitchell

Co-Founder & Managing Director, Sperry, Mitchell & Company

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A Bird’s Eye Overview on the State of the M&A Industry

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Interview with Lorine Pendleton of Portfolia Rising America Fund and Amy Errett of Madison Reed and True Ventures

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How to Raise the Next Generation of Rising-Stars

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Finding Deal Flow Now

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Winning (and Losing) Investment Strategies in the COVID Era

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Deciding What’s Next as a Mature Female Dealmaker & Getting Involved at the Board Level

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The SPAC Craze and Other Capital Raising Options

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Promoting & Implementing Diversity in M&A

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Starting Your Own Firm

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LP Keynote Panel

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“The Biden Effect” featuring Pam Hendrickson, The Riverside Co.

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Effectively Implementing ESG Strategies

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A discussion with Sarah LaFleur, Founder and CEO of MM.LaFleur

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A discussion on organizational health with Alice Mann, Operating Partner at Blue Wolf Capital Partners

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Interview with Susan Beth of NRD Capital on finding balance as a female dealmaker

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Catching Up With: Afsar Farman-Farmaian, Varagon

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Catching Up With: Tess Oxenstierna, Capstone Headwaters

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Catching Up With: Mary Josephs, Verit Advisors

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Catching Up With: Catherine Dargan, Covington & Burling

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Catching Up With: Tracy Streckenbach, Gridiron Capital

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Closing Remarks

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