Last Thursday and Friday marked another significant milestone for the LOVC portfolio, platform, and community as we gathered for the 2024 LOVC CEO Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The LOVC 2024 CEO Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only event that brings together the Founders and CEOs of our portfolio companies. We were excited to host a celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship, LOVC portfolio company growth, speaker sessions, and collaboration.
We began the CEO Summit programming with an opening dinner at Wine Garden Fort Lauderdale. We welcomed our CEOs, sponsors, and speakers and enjoyed dinner and drinks together. The following Friday, December 6th, we converged at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach for a full day of workshops, speaker sessions, roundtables, and more.
Meaningful Connections and Shared Ideas
We were thrilled to see the LOVC Founders and CEOs unite, sharing an inspiring and insightful platform through delicious meals, networking, focused speaker sessions, and roundtable sessions; the conversations were filled with camaraderie and mutual support.
Engaging Speaker Sessions
Our speakers this year included:
Caitlin Vorlicek, Principal at Sageview Capital
Mike Byrne, CEO at Elevate Software & Managing Partner at Techuila Investment Club
Alaa Ismail, CFO Consultant at Escalon
The Summit featured thought-provoking speaking sessions that inspired dynamic discussions and introduced valuable new perspectives. Our 2024 speaker lineup represented diverse industries and expertise. Caitlin Vorlicek (Principal at Sageview Capital) provided insights into navigating later-stage investment landscapes and scaling from $10M to $20M ARR, sharing actionable strategies for growth-stage founders. Mike Byrne (CEO at Elevate Software & Managing Partner at Techuila Investment Club) illuminated the art of aligning top-tier talent with core objectives, offering practical frameworks to elevate leadership and team performance. Each session left attendees equipped with concrete tools, strategic guidance, and renewed inspiration.
Continued Improvement and Learning
Each interaction, shared story, and every new idea presented at the Summit underscored our commitment to continuous learning and improvement. From the opening reception and networking at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, to in-depth sessions led by industry veterans, the Summit provided a series of high-impact moments. We look forward to making our next Summit more enriching, organized, and enjoyable.
Roundtable Discussions
The heart of the Summit was the roundtable discussions. These sessions allowed everyone to engage in meaningful conversations, share challenges, and brainstorm solutions collaboratively. We look forward to holding more LOVC platform and community engagement events, sessions, and workshops in the future and were elated by the engagement in the room.
Thank You, LOVC Community
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2024 LOVC CEO Summit. Your presence and contributions made this event a remarkable success. The CEO Summit gave our attendees valuable insights, lasting connections, and memories. Roundtable sessions and curated programming facilitated best practice exchanges, practical frameworks, and collaboration among our CEOs. As we reflect on these discussions and begin implementing new strategies, we are confident our founders and their organizations will continue to scale and succeed.
We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated, and our sponsors who made this Summit possible:
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
Live Oak Bank
Escalon
Here's to an even more impactful, helpful, and improved summit next year! Happy Holidays!
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