Jul
17-19
Event Details
7:00 PM - Saturday, July 19, 2025
4:00 PM
601 S Meridian Street , Indianapolis, IN
Event Description
The Players Company, Plain Sight, Be Nimble, and Sixty8 Capital are coming together to host an unforgettable experience curated for sports figures, growth-stage founders, and venture capitalists during WNBA All Star Weekend.
We invite you to The Sports, Tech, and Venture Summit happening in Indianapolis, IN at The Cinderwood Building - 601 S Meridian St.
Through VC presentations, informative panels, and curated networking, this event promises guests the ability to gain new insights, make lasting connections, and have lots of fun.
RUN OF SHOW
Highlighting women driving innovation in sports and business.
Thursday, July 17th
The Walkthrough & Kickback Experience 7pm-10pm
Discover the space, the vibes, and the purpose of the summit; if you're getting in late, join our nightcap experience with an open bar and live DJ.
Friday, July 18th
The WarmUp: Founder’s Brunch @ STVS 12pm-4pm
Enjoy a delicious brunch spread, make new meaningful connections, and grab a mimosa.
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1:00 PM - Founders Spotlight: Hear from four venture-backed founders about their journeys of fundraising, how they developed their go-to-market strategies, and how they have adjusted to shifting climates.
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1:30 PM - Ownership, Opportunity, and the Women’s Game: Women’s sports are having a real moment — record valuations, viewership spikes, and rising cultural relevance. But long-term business questions still need answers.
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2:00 PM - Women Athletes Turned Entrepreneurs and Investors : Navigating the world of sports and business can be tough. Join this intimate conversation with former athletes to hear how they made the transition and found success.
Pitchin’ Ain’t Easy Women Founders Pitch Competition 4pm-6pm
Watch some of the fastest growing startups pitch for a chance to win a $25,000 cash prize!
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4:00 PM - Pitches begin for “Pitchin’ Ain’t Easy” - the WNBA All-Star Weekend pitch competition where early-stage, women-led startups go head-to-head for a $25,000 equity investment, media exposure, and serious bragging rights.
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5:00 PM - Investing In Women Founders and Athletes: Investment leaders in WNBA teams and high-growth startups discuss strategies for finding opportunities led by dynamic women and maximizing returns along the way.
Versatile By Nature Happy Hour Presented by Mentors of Color 6pm-9pm
This experience brings together creatives, technologists, founders, and mentors to explore the wide-ranging skills and perspectives driving innovation across industries. With a focus on connection, access, and real-time support, Versatile by Nature highlights the many ways people show up in business, creativity, and leadership.
FREE
