Groove Capital

Huge shoutout to our Angel Fest 2025 Ambassadors! ???This powerhouse crew is leading the charge in building community, sparking conversations, and making #AngelFest2025 an unforgettable experience for investors and the investor-curious alike. ??? Jazz Hampton, Esq , Samantha Decker, Jen Lindahl, Jack Dempsey, Lauren Mehler Pradhan, Sarah Bain, Derek Rucker, PhD MBA, Diane Rucker, Tim Wells, Hailey Margetta, and Jill Miller We couldn’t be more grateful to have them alongside us, driving this event to new heights. Here’s to making Angel Fest 2025 unforgettable—together!

?? Portfolio Company—Q-rounds—Q-Rounds co-founder & CEO Dr. Michael Pitt, MD joins the Conversations on Applied AI podcast to discuss how their AI-powered rounding queue is improving hospital communication. ???? Delivering real-time updates and effortless telehealth access, the platform keeps families informed and connected throughout daily rounds. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g5CAS7Xs

At Angel Fest, it's all about forging connections, sharing expertise, and unlocking new opportunities. ?? From actionable lessons to uncovering the core drivers behind investment decisions, it’s safe to say attendees walk away with new found inspiration. ?? Be part of the conversation on May 8 & 9 at #AngelFest2025! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6-zjqB6

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Groove Book Discussion! ?? We had a great time diving into Angel Investing by the Numbers by Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile, exchanging insights, and connecting over the world of early-stage investing. Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with the Groove community. ??

Due diligence is such a dynamic part of early-stage investing. ?? We’re thrilled to welcome Rebecca Sholiton Kahnweiler, Reed Robinson, Abhinaya Konduru, ????????ERIN (Ear-in) HORNE MCKINNEY, M.A.????????, and Jazz Hampton, Esq Hampton for our panel “Dilly Dilly” at #AngelFest2025. Get ready for a fast-paced, no-nonsense deep dive as these speakers pull back the curtain and reveal what really moves the needle in their evaluation process. Don’t miss out, join us at Angel Fest 2025–get your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/g6-zjqB6 ???

Planning to attend #AngelFest2025 with your crew? Whether it's your team, clients, or friends, our group ticket packages have got you covered with discounts on 5 and 10-ticket bundles. Grab your squad and experience the region's premier investor conference together—because the best moments are made even better when shared. ?? ??? Get your individual or group tickets (with a built-in discount!) for Angel Fest 2025 on May 8 & 9 here: https://lnkd.in/g6-zjqB6

Excited for Angel Fest 2025 — always a highlight of the year. Great lineup of speakers, including this panel. Join us if you can!

“Despite what you see on Shark Tank, most angel investors aren’t making split-second offers over dramatic music. The real work happens behind the scenes, and trust me—it’s a lot less glamorous than TV makes it seem.” ?? In this latest Twin Cities Business article, Mickayla Zinsli Rosard pulls back the curtain on early-stage investing—the jargon, the theatrics, the power plays, and everything in between. Get the real story here: https://lnkd.in/g9SaPMFz

Great investments don’t happen by chance—they happen by design. ?? We’re thrilled to welcome Chris Schad, Janani Reisenauer, M.D., Brian Kilen, Katherine W. Arendt, M.D., and Matthew Lewis to #AngelFest2025 for our panel “Unleashed & Unbound – New Opportunities in Discovery Square”! ?? Explore how Rochester is expanding investable opportunities for early-stage investors and how Mayo Clinic’s Bold. Forward. Unbound. initiative is redefining healthcare and unlocking new frontiers for innovation. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve! Get your ticket for #AngelFest2025 on May 8 & 9 now: https://lnkd.in/g6-zjqB6 ???

?? Portfolio Company—Maazah—Congrats to Maazah for winning a Better Homes & Gardens Food Award! Their Mango Chutney is taking taste buds by storm—and now, it’s earning national recognition. ???? Find Maazah sauces in the refrigerated section at Whole Foods Market nationwide; learn more here: https://www.maazah.com/