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Beyond the Bank: Crowdfunding Lightning Round
Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm PDT
Spotlight Stage, Expo Floor
Raising capital in hospitality is changing fast—are you keeping up? In this fast-paced, no-fluff session, I’ll break down how Gin & Luck has raised $12M+ through Reg CF, Reg D, and two Reg A offerings, unlocking non-traditional funding to fuel expansion without giving up control.

We’ll dive into equity crowdfunding, private placements, and developer-backed deals, showing how these tools can work together to build a capital stack that maximizes growth while minimizing risk. Whether you’re looking to open your next location, expand a multi-unit operation, or future-proof your funding strategy, this session will give you real-world insights, practical takeaways, and a roadmap to raising the right capital—on your terms.
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David Kaplan

CEO, Gin & Luck
In the summer of 2006, at 24 years old, David opened Death & Company, a cocktail bar in the East Village of Manhattan. In the years that followed, David, along with Alex Day, founded Proprietors LLC, a hospitality consulting and management company which has opened over 50 bars and... Read More →
Wednesday March 26, 2025 12:30pm - 12:55pm PDT
Spotlight Stage, Expo Floor
  Spotlight Stage Talk, Spotlight Stage Future Proof Experience

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