JuNE 17-18, 2026
FLUEGEL ALUMNI CENTER
Annapolis, MD
U.S. Naval Academy Entrepreneurs Summit 2026
Hosted by the USNA Entrepreneurs in partnership with the USNA Alumni Association
Naval Academy Leaders, CEOs, business owners, & professional investors will come together in Annapolis to network and speak about topics relevant to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Our institution uniquely produces leaders not only in command and government, but also leaders throughout the private sector. To-date, the power of our network has been largely untapped, and this group is the platform changing that.
Our purpose is to invest in the talents and ideas of fellow USNA graduates, ignite our potential with support from Naval Academy peers, and glean insights and inspiration from those graduates making a meaningful impact.
What You Can Expect
Panels will feature prominent USNA CEO’s, Founders, Investors, and accomplished speakers weaved within pockets of reserved time for networking and socializing with fellow entrepreneurial alumni.
The event will feature plenty of time to network and connect over cocktails, including our Summit conclusion with a reception at a completely rented out McGarvey’s!
As alumni, we are bound together by our shared values and the strong connections forged during our time on the Yard.
Select SPEAKERS
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VADM (ret.) John Mustin '90
President, Saildrone; Former Chief of Naval Reserves
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Juliane Gallina '92
Partner, Lavrock Ventures; Former Deputy Director of CIA, Digital Innovation
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Hon. Harry Coker '80
Secretary of Commerce, State of MD; Former Executive Director, NSA
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John McGunnigle '92
Founder, Spear AI
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Cameron McCord
Co-Founder & CEO, Nominal
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Kristin Cronic '11
Founder, Easel on Stribling
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Paul Lwin '07
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Jeff Walker '97
Founder & General Partner, Waypoint Ventures; Owner/Exits, Multiple
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Tiffanny Gates '95
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Wes Lyons '07
General Partner, Eagle Venture Fund
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Steve Fisher '97
M&A Partner, Fenwick & West
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Jim Matheson '87
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Chris Pintauro '02
Senior Wealth Advisor, Bessemer Trust
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Matt Willmann '10
2026 Agenda
2026 Agenda
Wednesday, June 17th
Fluegel Alumni Center
2pm - 4pm - Pre-Summit Entrepreneurs Workshop
Don’t miss this! All summit attendees welcome!
4pm - 6pm - Check-in, Cocktail Reception & Demos
6pm - 8pm - Welcome Dinner & VIP Fireside Chat
8pm - 9:30pm - Networking Reception & Company Showcase
THURSDAY, June 18th
Fluegel Alumni Center
8am - 9am - Breakfast
9am - 12pm - Keynote, Technology, Investment, & Exits Panels
12pm - 1:30pm - Networking Lunch
1:30pm - 3pm - Leadership, Business Building, & Ignite Spotlights
3:15pm - 4:00pm - Making an Impact
5:30pm - 8:30pm - Summit Reception @ McGarvey’s in DTA

