FEATURED SPEAKERS


Romy Frances Kochan

General Partner, Frances Ann Capital

Natalie Ann Hazen

General Partner, Frances Ann Capital

Mark Ryczek

Market President, Wintrust Banking Center

Marshall Phelps

Former Chief IP Officer, VP of IP Strategy at IBM and Microsoft

Rick Schwartz

Tiger 21 and Vistage Chair

Marco Benitez

CEO & Founder, ROOK

Rob Basso

Founder & CEO - Charter Limited Partner

Kevin Benoit

Investor - Charter Limited Partner

LEADING VOICES IN PRIVATE CAPITAL


Join us on March 26th for The Frances Ann Capital Insights Forum

As private markets evolve at record pace, discerning investors are seeking forward looking insights and strategic access to emerging opportunities.

 


As AI enters due diligence, data protection, and IP analysis, the stakes of ontology become existential. This session explores how intellectual property, data ownership, and human-generated signals must be protected not merely legally, but architecturally. From the activation of dormant patent portfolios that saved global enterprises, to modern API-level protections for wearable and biometric data, this forum examines how ontology shapes what we defend and how effectively we defend it. The final segment will explicitly address ontology in AI-assisted due diligence: what assumptions are embedded, what risks are invisible, and where human judgment must remain sovereign.


 

Whether you are an experienced LP, wealth manager, or sophisticated investor, this event provides a curated lens into the trends that will define capital deployment in the years ahead.

The forum is hosted by Romy Frances Kochan and Natalie Ann Hazen, General Partners at Frances Ann Capital. Their Southwest Florida funds use a unique Customer Acquisition Strategy to identify high-potential ventures and deliver measurable impact to investors and the region.

Join us for an afternoon of insights, thoughtful conversations, and light refreshments.

Due to the intimate nature of the venue, seating is limited! Secure your spot today.

SCHEDULE


Thursday, March 26, 2026

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Arrival & Registration

1:00 PM

Forum Begins

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks and Networking

  • Please enjoy the venue for an additional hour to connect with others

LOCATION


FSW Auditorium, Fort Myers

8099 College Parkway

Fort Myers, FL 33919

United States


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Insights Forum Admission

STARTS: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
ENDS: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

$100.00

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ENDS: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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ENDS: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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