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EVO VC & Startups
is a community connecting startups, growing companies, and global investors - businesses at various stages seeking capital, technology, and strategic support - where innovation and growth thrive through a global network.
Upcoming Events

March 26, 2026 Houston | Houston EVO VC & Startups in Avant Garden

March 24, 2026 New York | NYC QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES in Lowenstein Sandler

March 19, 2026 Dubai | EVO Dubai Startups Social

March 18, 2026 Austin | Austin EVO VC & Startups in Edge Rooftop

March 18, 2026 Frankfurt | Frankfurt EVO VC & Startups Social in Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

March 11, 2026 Chicago | Chicago EVO VC & Startups Social in Cindy's Rooftop

March 4, 2026 San Diego | San Diego EVO VC & Startups Social

March 4, 2026 Miami | EVO Miami VC & Startups Social in Brickell

Feb 25, 2026 Miami | EVO VC Venture Week Miami at Sexy Fish FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY

Date TBA. Melbourne, Australia | EVO VC & Startups Social

Date TBA. Palm Beach, FL | Quantum Innovation Event

Past Events

Feb 11, 2026 Fort Lauderdale | Las Olas Rooftop EVO VC & Startups Social

Jan 29, 2026 Chicago | Chicago EVO VC & Startups

Jan 29, 2026 Atlanta | Atlanta EVO VC & Startups Social in Midtown

Jan 28, 2026 Austin | Austin EVO VC & Startups in Otopia Rooftop Lounge

Jan 28, 2026 Washington | DC EVO VC & Startups Social

Jan 28, 2026 Riyadh | Riyadh EVO VC & Startups in Mr Chow

Jan 28, 2026 New York | EVO VC & Startups Social

Dec 16, 2025 Chicago | Holiday Quantum Talks

Dec 10, 2025 Sydney, Australia | EVO VC & Startups Social

Dec 2, 2025 Silicon Valley | EVO VC & Startups Social, Novella SF

Nov 11, 2025 Miami | EVO VC & Startups Social, Brickell, Sexy Fish

Nov 4, 2025 Washington, DC | EVO VC & Startups Social

Sep 19, 2025 Brickell, Miami | INVESTOR LUNCHEON ODIX

Sep 17, 2025 Boca Raton, FL | LifePulse Corporation Iuncheon

Sep 15, 2025 Boca Raton, FL | INVESTOR LUNCH CelWel™
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The Origin of EVO
EVO VC & Startups Community was founded in 2025 as a venture-driven platform connecting startups with capital and offering a structured path to growth.

Its founder, Gozel Akyeva, has over 25 years of experience in managing international trade in oil and aluminum, as well as organizing international conferences, working with sponsors such as Shell, BP, GE, Petronas, and Aramco. Later, she co-founded the Tech + Startups Community and, within just 15 months, scaled it from 1,000 participants in Miami to over 12,000 across 24 cities in 8 countries with zero external investment. She also launched the first Tech + Startups Conference in Miami.

EVO builds on this foundation, combining the spirit of community with a clear venture focus and a mission to accelerate global innovation through collaboration, transformation, and meaningful impact.
OUR TEAM
  • Gozel Akeyeva
    Founder & CEO

    Gozel brings deep expertise in marketing, consulting, financial management, and international trade. She’s led high-impact projects across the oil and gas, textile, and finance sectors and built a global tech and startup community with 12,000+ members.
  • Lena Levine
    Co Founder

    Lena brings 15+ years of expertise in technology helping businesses design and build scalable web and mobile app solutions in FinTech, HigherEd, SaaS, and Startup space.
  • Marc Asselin
    CTO

    Marc, a seasoned tech leader and AI architect with 30+ years of experience, builds secure, AI-first platforms that power real-time decision-making across sectors like defense, biotech, and energy. He bridges innovation and execution, guiding teams through complex, mission-critical systems with clarity and foresight.
  • Inna Dubrovina
    Head of Communications

    Inna is a PR and content strategist with 15+ years of experience in brand communications, media relations, and storytelling. She helps organizations grow visibility and influence through impactful messaging and multi-channel content.
  • James Partsch, Jr
    Portfolio Manager

    Technology and operations leader with 20+ years of experience helping startups and Fortune 500 companies scale. He specializes in building and leading the execution playbook that bridges strategy and technology for clients in the consumer, retail, manufacturing, and financial services sectors. His work has contributed to over $200M in new revenue.

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