THE CENTER OF GRAVITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN TEXAS
Founders Stories is a monthly series open to all entrepreneurs. From idea to exit or somewhere in the middle, we’ll talk with startup founders about what it takes to start a successful company!
Every month we’ll choose one founder to give their story– which includes their successes, failures and even the grey areas along the way.
This month, we will be featuring Jamie Catanach, Venture Associate at Capital Factory, and Bob Fabbio, CEO of eRelevance Corporation.
Jamie Catanach is a Venture Associate at Capital Factory where he sources companies for the Accelerator and Fund. A self proclaimed networking-nerd, he loves getting out into the community and meeting passionate entrepreneurs solving great challenges. Jamie’s previous experience includes working for an early stage startup, called VisibleThread, and Oracle. Originally from Pennsylvania, he enjoys skiing, camping, and trying different tequila’s.
Bob Fabbio is widely recognized as a visionary and serial entrepreneur. He founded and built multiple industry-leading healthcare and technology companies by identifying large emerging markets; gaining intimate knowledge of market needs; challenging conventional wisdom; and bringing targeted, innovative solutions to those markets.
Bob has functioned as a chief executive officer, board director and venture capitalist for over 30 years, with notable experience launching, funding, growing, advising, and operating innovative and category-creating companies. He has had a transformational impact on the software, systems technology and healthcare industries, resulting in the creation of over $1.5 billion of shareholder value at time of exit.
In recognition of his success building world-class businesses, Bob was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1997, recognized in the 1999 Digital South Magazine list of “Most Influential People In the South’s New Economy,” and in 2002 was named to the Forbes Midas List of the “Top 100 Technology Venture Investors (technology’s top 100 deal makers).” In 2013, he was inducted into the Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation Hall of Fame.
In 2006, Bob launched WhiteGlove Health, where he uniquely applied his technology background to address the many challenges found in the healthcare industry. Prior to WhiteGlove Health, Bob spent nearly six years in the venture capital industry with Austin Ventures and TL Ventures.
AGENDA
4:00 PM – Tour of Capital Factory
4:30 PM – Introduction
5:00 PM – Questions & Networking
ACCELERATOR
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INTERESTED IN A GENERAL CAPITAL FACTORY OVERVIEW?
This info session won’t be for you. Check out one of our monthly AMA events or reach out to our Sales & Community Manager, Melissa Schwartz, at MelissaSchwartz@capitalfactory.com to learn more about getting a membership.
Hosted in 25 cities across 5 continents, and culminating in a final competition and 3-day immersive educational boot camp in Silicon Valley, SoGal Foundation is excited to host the largest global startup pitch opportunity for women and diverse entrepreneurs worldwide. At each regional competition, startups will be judged by an all-star panel of investors who are committed to investing in early-stage startups. Pitch applications accepted on a rolling basis until August 1; apply now!
Finalists selected from each regional round will win a slot in our final global competition for guaranteed face-time with top venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, curated educational programming, unparalleled 1:1 mentorship, press exposure, and a chance to win investment capital. Over half a million (and counting) investment dollars have already been allocated to the final competition from our friends at SoGal Ventures and Draper U.
Celebrate the grand opening of The Cannon with Capital Factory’s Epic Office Hours! Epic Office Hours is a series of lighting speed mentoring sessions with serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors. Attendees will receive a curated schedule of meetings based on various factors including stage and industry. This is an opportunity to connect with your local entrepreneurial community and receive valuable feedback on your venture.
Past mentors that have participated: Marc Nathan, Russell Hinds, Andrea Kalmans, April Beasley, Gordon Daugherty, Nick Kennedy, and more!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
-Capital Factory’s Mentor team will approve or deny your application within a few days of submission
-For those accepted, you will receive a curated schedule with whom you will be meeting a week before the event
-Please come prepared with questions and objectives for each of your meetings
HOW CAN YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR 15 MINUTES?
Don’t spend more than 5 minutes introducing yourself and explaining your business
Give concise answers to the Mentor’s questions
If you’re doing all the talking, you’re not learning anything
Kick off Austin Startup Week with Epic Office Hours at Capital Factory during the Women in Tech Summit! Epic Office Hours is a series of lighting speed mentoring sessions with serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors. Attendees will receive a curated schedule of meetings based on various factors including stage and industry. This is an opportunity to connect with your local entrepreneurial community and receive valuable feedback on your venture.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Apply using the form below
Capital Factory’s Mentor team will approve or deny your application within a few days of submission
For those accepted, you will receive a curated schedule with whom you will be meeting a week before the event
Please come prepared with questions and objectives for each of your meetings
HOW CAN YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR 15 MINUTES?
Don’t spend more than 5 minutes introducing yourself and explaining your business
Give concise answers to the Mentor’s questions
If you’re doing all the talking, you’re not learning anything
No Appointment Necessary
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