Join us for our annual State of Venture Capital event with insightful presentation and discussion led by Aaron Gillum, 50 South Capital. We will explore the current state of venture capital both in Indiana and across the nation. This event will dive into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the VC landscape, from local early-stage investments to national growth-stage funding strategies.
Our speakers will share their perspectives on how shifting economic conditions, emerging sectors, and evolving investor strategies are impacting the flow of capital, startup success, and entrepreneurial growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, this event will provide key insights into the trends driving venture capital today and what to expect in the near future.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow innovators and gain valuable knowledge on how Indiana fits into the broader VC ecosystem.
Venue: Woodstock Country Club
Aaron Gillum: Aaron Gillum is a Senior Vice President in the Private Equity Group at 50 South Capital Advisors. He is responsible for sourcing and analyzing venture capital partnership investment opportunities, as well as fundraising activities and portfolio management. He has over fifteen years of experience in leadership roles with tech start-ups, as well as strategy and restructuring advisory to Fortune 500 and middle market companies across a variety of industries. Aaron earned an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and B.A. in economics and public policy from the University of Michigan, graduating with honors.
Blake Koriath is Partner & CFO at High Alpha, where he oversees all finance functions for the firm’s venture capital funds. Before joining High Alpha, he developed extensive experience in corporate finance, M&A integration, and operations management at ExactTarget, Salesforce, and hc1.
Active in his community, Blake serves as a Trustee of the Indianapolis Zoo and is a member of The Penrod Society. He previously served on the board of the Orr Fellowship, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit dedicated to nurturing the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs.
An Indianapolis native, Blake earned both a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.