Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections, discusses the largest capital introduction gathering in the industry. They cover attracting high-quality investors and managers, trends in venture capital, Ron's hobby of video editing, and reflections on parental influence and paying it forward.
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The Global Alts Conference organized by iConnections in Miami is the largest capital introduction event in the industry, bringing together over 850 fund managers and 1,000 institutional investors, facilitating approximately 15,000 one-on-one meetings.
iConnections' success lies in its ability to create meaningful connections and potential business opportunities through its conference's focus on facilitating one-on-one meetings between managers and allocators, supported by a matching algorithm that ensures efficient networking and business development.
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Global Allts Conference: The Largest Capital Introduction Gathering
The Global Allts Conference organized by Eye Connections in Miami is the biggest capital introduction event in the industry. The conference facilitates approximately 15,000 one-on-one meetings between over 850 fund managers and 1,000 institutional investors. With around 4,400 attendees, the event attracts top-tier sponsors, including leading firms in the industry like Jeffries, Goldman Sachs, and Carlisle. Eye Connections' success lies in its ability to bring together key players in the industry, offering a platform for collaboration and networking.
The Efficiency and Success of the One-on-One Meeting Format
The conference's focus on facilitating one-on-one meetings has proven to be highly effective. Managers have the opportunity to meet with a significant number of allocators, allowing for efficient networking and business development. The conference's algorithm matches attendees based on their preferences and availability, resulting in meaningful connections and potential business opportunities. The event's success is demonstrated by the billions of dollars in transactions and allocations that have been made as a direct result of these meetings.
Future Plans and Expansion of Eye Connections
Eye Connections aims to expand beyond the Global Allts Conference and replicate its success throughout the year. The company plans to introduce a road show module to its platform, enabling year-round meetings and networking opportunities between managers and investors. By providing a tech-enabled solution for scheduling and organizing meetings, Eye Connections aims to streamline the networking process, increase efficiency, and support managers in meeting potential investors outside of the conference setting. Additionally, the company intends to leverage its data to analyze trends in the industry, enhance event outcomes, and provide valuable insights to attendees.
Ron Biscardi, the CEO of iConnections, whose Global Alts conference in Miami is the largest capital introduction gathering in the industry. In addition to the annual event, iConnections hosts an annual charity cap intro event and provides its technology platform to connect the industry year-round.
Last week, I joined 6,000 industry peers in Miami at Global Alts. The main event at the conference were an incredible 15,000 one-on-one meetings between allocators and managers.
As a side show, I grabbed Ron on the podcast stage to get a closer look at how it all comes together.
In an industry that typically competes at every turn, iConnections is the opposite – they are the ultimate collaborators. Ron has provided the iConnections software to power most major industry events, including our Summits, and is generous in finding ways to connect people and add value.
I’ve been an advisor to Ron and iConnections since Ron created their first charity event, Funds 4 Food, in the midst of the pandemic. It’s been great fun to watch their growth and success in the years since.