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Gaingels is a leading venture investment syndicate in support of and representing the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in the venture capital space. Gaingels also supports its companies with a diverse talent and capital pipeline and provides an internal diverse board member recruitment advisory to help bring more diversity and representation within private boards. Gaingels invests in companies with diverse/LGBTQIA+ founders and C-suite leaders at all stages of growth, as well as in other high-growth companies resolved on building more inclusive teams. Gaingels is an ardent supporter the Diversity Term Sheet Rider Initiative to increase access to venture funding events for non-traditional check writers, and regularly co-invests with select VC leads across a variety of sectors, from technology, to B2B, healthcare and consumer, in competitive and over-subscribed rounds from Seed to Growth/pre-IPO. For more information visit www.gaingels.com.

The BAG Collective is a collective of angel investors from top tech companies and startups that invests intellectual, social and financial capital in seed to Series A startups around the world. Our collective believes in and support founders who build ethical, high-growth technology companies.

Society & Co. is the modern business office for elite athletes and entertainers. We provide the infrastructure and execution needed to maximize careers and build sustainable opportunities beyond them. Our team brings experience from the highest levels of business and culture, including Nike, Google, Goldman Sachs, the NFL, ESPN, Meta, Epic Records, the WNBA, HBO, Techstars, and more. Our work includes collaborations with Gatorade, Apple, Snapchat, TikTok, PepsiCo, HelloFresh, and others. WHO WE SERVE Athletes: NBA, NFL, WNBA, boxing, Olympic sports, and NIL (HS and college) Entertainers: Recording artists, actors, influencers, media personalities, producers, and songwriters Organizations: Talent agencies, record labels, media platforms, Fortune 500 brands, startups, and investment firms CORE OFFERINGS Business and Career Advisory: Trusted guidance through career-defining opportunities, decisions, and relationships - ranging from building infrastructure around emerging talent to integrating with established teams. Endorsements and Partnerships: Securing and managing endorsements, brand partnerships, NIL, and intellectual property opportunities that transform influence into lasting business value. Business Ventures and Entrepreneurship: Bringing for-profit and nonprofit ventures to life through strategy, formation, launch, and ongoing operational support. Content and Media: Strengthening brands through production, creative execution, social strategy, media placements, and storytelling that shapes how clients are seen and remembered. Lifestyle Management: Providing trusted support across mental health, financial literacy, wellness and performance, family needs, and career transitions. Long-Term Ownership: Building ownership portfolios through investment opportunities, equity deals, advisory and operating roles, and board positions across industries. Learn more: www.societyandco.com Instagram: @societyandco.inc Contact: info@societyandco.com

Gaingels is a leading venture investment syndicate in support of and representing the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in the venture capital space. Gaingels also supports its companies with a diverse talent and capital pipeline and provides an internal diverse board member recruitment advisory to help bring more diversity and representation within private boards. Gaingels invests in companies with diverse/LGBTQIA+ founders and C-suite leaders at all stages of growth, as well as in other high-growth companies resolved on building more inclusive teams. Gaingels is an ardent supporter the Diversity Term Sheet Rider Initiative to increase access to venture funding events for non-traditional check writers, and regularly co-invests with select VC leads across a variety of sectors, from technology, to B2B, healthcare and consumer, in competitive and over-subscribed rounds from Seed to Growth/pre-IPO. For more information visit www.gaingels.com.

BAG Ventures is an early-stage venture firm focused on investing in visionary founders building transformative AI startups that enhance enterprise productivity and redefine industries. Founded by Bonita C. Stewart and Jackson Georges, Jr., seasoned leaders, angel investors and former operators at Google and Alphabet’s VC arm, they combine decades of experience in scaling businesses and navigating the tech ecosystem. Backed by Google, the firm invests in pre-seed to seed companies, targeting sectors such as cybersecurity, DevOps, vertical applications, and B2B SaaS. With a mission rooted in innovation, BAG Ventures empowers the next wave of founders building AI-driven solutions, driving meaningful impact on enterprises and society.

The BAG Collective is a collective of angel investors from top tech companies and startups that invests intellectual, social and financial capital in seed to Series A startups around the world. Our collective believes in and support founders who build ethical, high-growth technology companies.

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With almost 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the worlds leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellanova, McDonalds, Novartis, Samsung, Visa, WK Kellogg Company and more.