Angel Investing: Lessons from the US & LatAm

Sep 2, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)

Hong Kong

Location: Wanchai or Causeway, Hong Kong, TBC, Hong Kong, TBC

Discover what’s shaping the future of early-stage capital and angel investing - with Ganas Ventures & Angelflow

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About this event

Angel Investing: Lessons from the US & LatAm


In today’s fast-changing investment landscape, angel investors are no longer just writing checks - they’re building ecosystems. 

We’re thrilled to welcome Lolita Taub, GP, Ganas Ventures and Liz McKenzie, Co-founder & COO, Angelflow on stage for a dynamic conversation focused on what Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem can learn from the latest investment trends.

Lolita is on the Ganas Global Tour, visiting 11 countries in 5 regions to meet founders, funders, and changemakers. She will be in Hong Kong on the 2nd of September! 


🚀 Don’t Miss Out! Secure your early bird free tickets until the 22nd of August!


📅 Date: Monday, 2nd September
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: On site in Hong Kong - Wanchai or Causeway Bay (Final venue to be confirmed)


💡 What You’ll Learn

✅ The emerging trends shaping early-stage funding globally
✅ How to build meaningful cross-border investor relationships
✅ As a founder, how to stand out on the local and global stage


🎯 Who Should Attend?

🚀 Startup founders raising pre-seed to Series A
📈 Angel investors, syndicate leads, and aspiring funders
🎤 Ecosystem builders shaping early-stage capital in Asia
📢 Operators and advisors helping startups grow and go global


🎤 Meet the Speakers

Lolita Taub is the General Partner behind Ganas Ventures, a top US and Latin America early-stage venture capital fund investing in pre-seed and seed and mobilizing an +88K global founder and funder community. She brings 18+ years in Silicon Valley and more than $70M dollars in enterprise tech sales from IBM, Cisco, and operator roles, experience she now channels into helping founders translate customers, community, and capital across borders.

Liz McKenzie is the Co-founder & COO at Angelflow. An angel investor and a seasoned communications strategist, currently focused on making angel investing more accessible across Asia. With a passion for transforming corporate jargon into meaningful narratives, Liz has spent over 18 years shaping brand stories and driving impactful communication strategies before launching her own venture. Liz was also Head of PR and Communications at Canva, helping to elevate the brand’s global presence.


Speakers

  • Lolita Taub

    Ganas Ventures

    General Partner

  • Liz Mckenzie

    Angelflow

    Co-founder & COO

Moderator

  • Marin Magré

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Ambassador

When

When

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Jens Wernborg

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Director

  • Margaret Leung

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Co-Director

  • Amrit Sethi

    Excella Travel

    Startup Grind Moderator

  • Marin Magré

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Ambassador

  • Keith Engine

    Startup Grind Hong Kong

    Mentor

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