Connect, Learn, Celebrate
Embark on a transformative 2-day journey at Seed The South by learning and connecting with hundreds of industry leaders in the Southeast.
Location: The Casey by Beau Monde
1837 N Tryon St #102, Charlotte, NC 28206
Seed The South is a one-of-a-kind capital summit designed to empower you to elevate your business, refine your skills, and emerge as a more effective leader. Immerse yourself in Charlotte’s thriving startup ecosystem by meeting impact-driven founders, regional investors, and local business partners all under one roof. Seize the opportunity to expand your professional circle and amplify your own impact through several networking opportunities structured to forge meaningful connections.
Whether you’re looking to scale your startup, support promising ventures, or connect with local entrepreneurs, this is the place to be.
Pitch your venture in front of top regional investors, with the potential to elevate and scale your business.
The Agenda: Pitch competition, early stage pitches, Startup Alley.
Learn from subject matter experts to level up your business, expand your skill set, and become a better leader.
The Agenda: Founder and investor panels, educational sessions, sponsor highlights.
Connect meaningfully and strategically expand your network with over 300 industry leaders.
The Agenda: Fireside chats, networking sessions, interactive lunch and break sessions.
Celebrate innovation with impact-driven entrepreneurs at electrifying events – done Southern style.
The Agenda: Welcome and wrap-up parties, movie time, award show, lively networking sessions.
Brooke Daniels, Founder & CEO, Holistic Hustler
Emcee: David Hunt, Founder, Framewrk
Juan Garzón, Managing Director, Innovate Charlotte
Sam Smith, Chief Revenue Officer, Virtual StrongBox
Moderator: Liz Brigham, Director, Hurt Hub @Davidson
Mark Flickinger, COO, BIP Ventures
Brandon Shelton, Founder & Managing Partner, TFX Capital
Matt Dunbar, Cofounder and Managing Director, VentureSouth
Robert E. Daniel, Founder & Chief Comedy Officer, Standups & Startups
Moderated by: Rob Cummings, Advisor, Investor, Exited Founder
Joe Giordano, CEO and Cofounder, Payzer
Justin Adams, CEO, Aiwyn
Christine Nicodemus, CEO, Wayhaven
Karl Rectanus, Educator | Advisor | Operator | Optimist
Ben Hicks, Attorney, Wagner Hicks PLLC
Emcee: David Hunt, Founder, Framewrk
Juan Garzón, Managing Director, Innovate Charlotte
Moderated by: Ben Hicks, Attorney, Wagner Hicks PLLC
David Jones, General Partner, Bull City Venture Partners
Zakiya Alta Lee, Senior Associate, IDEA Fund Partners
Trevor Kienzle, Managing Director, Correlation Ventures
Ashley Gautreaux, Partner, CreativeCo Capital
Tyler Traudt, Cofounder & CEO, DebtBook
Moderated by: Allyson Eman, CEO, Venture Atlanta Sam Davidson, CEO, Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Kelly Rowell, CEO, CED
Matt Bell, Director, SC Launch at SCRA
Blake Patton, Founder and Managing Partner, Tech Square Ventures
Emcee: Tami McQueen, CMO, BIP Ventures
Mark McDowell, Managing Partner, Charlotte Fund
Stephanie Alger, Head of Strategy, Risk, and Analytics - Vista Credit Partners
Ashley Gautreaux, Partner, CreativeCo Capital
David Stunja, COO, PetScreening
Andrew Ashur, CEO & Founder at Lucid
Christine Nicodemus, CEO, Wayhaven
Juan Garzón, Managing Director, Innovate Charlotte
Seed The South offers different ticket types for Startups and Investors participating in the conference, and General Admission tickets for any locals looking for a good time.
(February 12 - March 12)
(March 12 – April 30)
(April 30 - May 15)
Startups
Founders or on the leadership team of a scalable venture. Pitching companies will receive 1 complimentary registration.
$125
$175
$225
Investors
Angel investors, fund administrators, and venture capitalists.
$275
$325
$475
Community
Support organizations, community leaders, vendors, or anyone else.
$200
$250
$300
Whether you’re looking to scale your startup, support promising ventures, or connect with local entrepreneurs, this is the place to be. Join our email list to stay updated with info on the summit.