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New Voices Investor + Service Provider Office Hours Intake Form 2026

Thank you for participating in the 2026 New Voices Office Hours onsite in New Orleans at the Essence Festival of Culture! We are excited to offer you dedicated, pre-scheduled time to connect with founders, support navigating their current hurdles, and build meaningful relationships in a low-pressure setting. Participation in Office Hours requires in-person registration. Please fill out the form below to provide your availability. These 30-minute sessions will be held on July 3 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM), July 4 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) and July 5 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM); please indicate any specific time conflicts we should consider when scheduling your session. Please submit at least 4 time slots minimum, which are required to participate. Once submitted, our partners at dreambloc will contact you with your final assigned time slot(s) and the name of the founder/business you’ll be mentoring.

Full Name

Email

Phone Number

Please list any team members attending

Company Name

Company LinkedIn/Website

Please select the most convenient time for you to meet with Founders and across the investor community. Must select at least 4 time slots.

Friday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 30 minute sessions

Friday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 30 minute sessions

Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 30 minute sessions

Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 30 minute sessions

Sunday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 30 minute sessions

Sunday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 30 minute sessions

What is the max number of sessions you can hold over the three days

Do you currently have an accelerator or founder program? Please let us know the name, if so.

Are you currently deploying capital?

Please upload your company logo

Please upload your headshot

Do you have specific industries you deploy to? If yes, please list them

Do you have specific industries you deploy to? If yes, please list them

What is your functional expertise?

What is your functional expertise?

What Business Stage does your fund deploy to?

What Business Stage does your fund deploy to?

What minimal technical level should the founding team possess for capital deployment?

What minimal technical level should the founding team possess for capital deployment?

Can we provide your contact information afterwards for follow-up?

Participation in office hours constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of the terms outlined in this release form. By signing below, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

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