LIFT AZ
LOCAL INVESTMENT FUND TALENT
FOR ARIZONA
Investing in Talent to Elevate Arizona
Join us at LIFT AZ 2025, an exclusive and immersive annual summit, where we're taking Arizona's investment industry to new heights. Presented by the Arizona Fund Manager Association, this exclusive one-day Summit is designed for institutional investors, family offices, private fund managers, and dedicated investment professionals committed to advancing Arizona's financial future.
At AFMA, we firmly believe that in order to attract capital, you must first attract talent. Our mission is to create a dynamic institutional investment management ecosystem right here in Arizona. LIFT AZ brings together the finest local fund managers and sophisticated investors across private equity, hedge funds, and other private alternatives, all under one roof.
The day will begin at the beautiful Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix. After a full day of networking, diverse panels, and innovative speakers, we invite you to join us for evening entertainment and networking. We will venture over to the Phoenix Country Club for refreshing beverage and delicious food before attending the Arizona Tennis Classic evening match hosted at the PCC.
OUR GOAL:
Empower Arizona to attract and retain top-tier talent and capital from both within and beyond our state's borders.
THE RESULT:
A stronger, more prosperous Arizona with remarkable economic opportunities and enhanced educational prospects.
Interested in Partnering with us?
Become a vital part of our mission by joining us as an event sponsor.
Your support at any level will contribute to the success of this transformative event, and further our shared commitment to elevating Arizona's investment ecosystem.
If you are interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities for LIFT AZ 2025, or have any inquiries about how you can get involved, please contact our executive director Ben Vega at Ben@azfundma.org.
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See you on March, 13th 2025!
2025 Speaker Lineup
Coming soon!
Past Speakers & Attendees
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Dan Quayle
CERBERUS
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Doug Ducey
FORMER GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA
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Dr. Christopher Howard
ASU ENTERPRISE
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Michael Green
SIMPLIFY
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Christopher Thornberg
BEACON ECONOMICS
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Marc Schmittlein
COPPERPOINT INSURANCE CO.
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Stacy Tucker
FLINN FOUNDATION
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Jack Selby
THIEL CAPITAL
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Sandra Watson
ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY
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Daniel Seiden
ARIZONA CHAMBER
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Mike Viteri
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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Chad Welborn
COPPERPOINT INSURANCE CO.
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Conor O'Callaghan
BTIG
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Krista Kerr
OAK STREET
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James Falbe
SAGUARO CAPITAL
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Thomas Martin
AKSIA
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Al Alaimo
ARIZONA RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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Chris Camacho
GREATER PHOENIX ECONOMIC COUNCIL
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Paul Matson
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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Mark Steed
ARIZONA PSPRS TRUST
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Jay Petkunas
THE WOLFF COMPANY
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Jeff Mindlin
ASU ENTERPRISE PARTNERS
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Jeff Padden
BALBEC CAPITAL
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Helaine Rosenbaum Dryden
EPISTEME CAPITAL
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Tricia Lee
DECHERT LLP
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Bill Smead
SMEAD CAPITAL
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Cole Smead
SMEAD CAPITAL
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Youmna Assad
EISNER AMPER
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Boots Dunlap
RRA CAPITAL
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Callie McDaniel
UMB FUND SERVICES
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Janelle Goulard
PANGAEA VENTURES
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Michael David
BRIDGE BANK
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Kyle Brown
TRINITY CAPITAL
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Brad Gulbrandsen
NORTHRIM HORIZON
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Joe Hegener
ASTEROZOA CAPITAL
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Marcus Kurschat
CLEAR SKY CAPITAL
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Michael Perini
PERINI CAPITAL
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Andrew Robertson
JUNIPER MESA MANAGEMENT
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Jim Small
SANTE REALTY INVESTMENTS
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Gregg Scoresby
CAMPUSLOGIC
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Noah Brocious
CAPITAL FUND 1
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Paul Cardon
BENCH EQUITY
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Ben Brockwell
INVISION AZ FUND
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Bill Prophet
KOCH ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Brett Hucklebridge
STEEL CANYON CAPITAL
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Margaret McKnight
STEPSTONE GROUP
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Cordell Rogers
CARDON FAMILY OFFICE
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Ted Van Brunt
RRA CAPITAL
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Kyung Kim
RRA CAPITAL
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Jeff Beyersdorfer
FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN CAPITAL
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Mark Brenner
CRIMSON CANYON
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Matt Behrens
NAJAFI COMPANIES
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Patrick Armstrong
JDA INVESTMENTS
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Leib Bolel
GRAYHAWK CAPITAL
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Lawrence H. Summers
FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
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Sen. Mark Kelly
U.S. SENATOR
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Dr. Mickey Levy
HOOVER INSTIUTION
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Rob Copeland
NEW YORK TIMES
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Jack Selby
THIEL CAPITAL
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Dale Gibbons
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK
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Daniel Seiden
ARIZONA CHAMBER
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Brad Carroll
TRIPOST CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
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Cole Smead
SMEAD CAPITAL
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Cyndi Thomas
RCLCO FUND ADVISORS
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Dan Mahoney
SNELL & WILMER
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Eric Balchunas
BLOOMBERG
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Frenchy Iles Cremieux
RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES
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Janelle Goulard
PANGAEA VENTURES
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Jay Laurila
COHEN & COMPANY
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Jeff Gunderson
LENNAR
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Jefferson Weston
PSPRS
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Jordan Rose
ROSE LAW GROUP
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Larissa Herczeg
1 SEED PARTNERS
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Matt McIlwain
MADRONA VENTURE PARTNERS
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Nate Nathan
NATHAN & ASSOCIATES
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Pam Krill
GODFREY & KAHN
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Rodgers Harshbarger
UNC MANAGEMENT COMPANY
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Shelley Santulli
NEPC