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CISO Dinner at Award-Winning Restaurant, Founders Breakfast w/ Blue Cloud Venture ($670 AUM) & Fizz ($41.5M raised), Columbia Mixer and more!

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Edwina Yeo
November 12, 2025

Hey homies, 

It’s that time of year when cozy dinners and good company just hit different. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of both lined up this month :) 

Spotlighting two events happening next Tuesday 👇

🍳 For breakfast, we’ll be joined by the Principal at Blue Cloud Ventures ($670M AUM) and the Co-founder & CEO of Fizz ($41.5M raised) for an Exclusive Founders Breakfast. If you’re a VC-backed founder with $500K+ in funding or revenue, definitely join us!

🍽 If you're a CISO or security leader, join us for our LAST CISO get-together in 2025, at an award-winning restaurant in Midtown Manhattan (check out our previous CISO dinner in July)! RSVP here!

🤑 For the seed to Series B founders, we have $20 in Amazon vouchers for you, courtesy of our friends at Hubble (NYC's largest online platform to find startup office space)! Help them answer a super-short survey (takes less than 5 mins) about your startup's work situation -- whether it is in-person, hybrid, or fully-remote. In addition to the voucher, Hubble will also share the report with you when it's done! P.S. You can check out the same report Hubble did in London here :) 

Spotlight Events

Invite & approval only: Founders and VCs with $500k-$10M+ in revenue or funding 

Make meaningful connections with other like-minded founders and VCs over a complimentary full, hearty breakfast. Expect a morning filled with new learnings, curated connections, and impactful conversations that will leave you inspired (and well-fed!). 

We will have a short panel session and Q&A with our speakers. You’ll have the chance to ask them questions and gain valuable insights.

We’ll have a private room reserved exclusively for this event, where discussions will be facilitated at your table over breakfast. There will also be ample time to network and meet other Founders and VCs in attendance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with peers in an intimate, engaging environment!

Join us for an evening of meaningful connections and good vibes at our exclusive Columbia Alumni Mixer!

We are booking out a cozy venue just for this gathering — perfect for mingling, reconnecting, and meeting fellow Columbia professionals across diverse industries.

Enjoy great conversations over food and drinks, and don’t miss your chance to win complimentary drinks through the Catch ’Em All Momo Game on the Supermomos App! 🍸

Come ready to expand your network, exchange ideas, and celebrate the Columbia spirit with fellow movers, shakers, and trailblazers.

Spots are limited—RSVP now! 🚀

Note: Food & drinks are on individual tabs.

Invite & Approval: Founders & VCs only

Join us for an inspiring masterclass on navigating product innovation and strategic growth. This session will delve into the journey of 0 to 1, discussing product-market-fit, how to get to your first $1M in revenue/ ARR, and how to secure funding from VCs in today's market.

Emily Zhen is the Principal at Zeal Capital Partners ($186M AUM), which invests in early-stage companies closing gaps in wealth, wellness, and work. With approximately $186 million in assets under management, Zeal Capital Partners invests across multiple funds, including Zeal I, Zeal II, and Barclays Black Formation Investments. The firm targets three key sectors: financial technology, healthcare, and the future of learning and work. 

Elizabeth Burstein is the CEO and Co-founder of Neura Health ($21.7M raised), which is a virtual neurology clinic for the 145 million Americans with neurological conditions. At Neura, we have built the first national network of tele-neurologists. Our technology platform leverages smart triage, AI, and self-serve content to make diagnosis and treatment more efficient, while providing a proactive, patient-first solution that delivers empathetic, best-in-class neurological care to those living with disabling and often misunderstood diseases.

Cavan Klinsky is the CTO & Co-Founder at Healthie ($40.9M raised), a SaaS company that offers infrastructure for virtual-first healthcare companies to launch & scale provider services. We work with digital health companies dedicated to modernizing the healthcare experience and improving care outcomes. Healthie makes it easy to streamline operations and build longitudinal relationships with clients. 

Invite & approval only: CISOs and security leaders (Directors, VPs)

As the year draws to a close, join an exclusive group of Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) and security leaders for an evening of meaningful connection and reflection. A complimentary dinner will be provided at an upscale award-winning restaurant 🌟🌟

Over dinner, we’ll look back on 2025 — celebrating wins, sharing lessons learned from the year’s toughest challenges, and exchanging perspectives on how the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve.

Together, we’ll also look ahead to 2026: identifying emerging risks, strategic priorities, and action plans to strengthen resilience and readiness for the year to come.

This private, invite-only dinner is designed to foster candid discussion and peer learning among senior security executives navigating the ever-changing threat and compliance landscape.

Looking to build meaningful connections in an exciting, easy-going setting? Our Supermomos Curated Dinner is more than just a night out – we are launching an exclusive invitation to join our Super Diners Club, a members-only experience that connects curious and open-minded people like you for dinners twice a month, right here in NYC!

Personalized curation process: To make the experience uniquely yours, you will only be accepted into the program if we believe we have the right kinds of members who are a good fit for your dining table!

Our November dinner dates will be November 19 (Wed) and November 26 (Wed), and here’s what to expect!

  • Small, intimate group: Dinners are hosted in groups of 6 members so that each connection feels natural and personal

  • Tailored introductions: Our team thoughtfully groups you with people aligned to your interests, whether you’re here to make friends, broaden your professional network, or simply expand your social horizons. 

  • Fun conversation prompts: We will have a few interesting questions for you to go through together. 👀

  • Surprise venue: Each dinner is hosted at a surprise restaurant that you’ll discover just 1-3 days before the event.

If you’re ready to turn these monthly dinners into a long-term experience with new friends and unexpected connections, this club was made for you.

For just $24.99/month (cancel anytime), become part of an ongoing experience that brings people together, one carefully curated table at a time. You will be able to opt to attend curated dinners twice a month at no cost thereafter. Your credit card will NOT be charged unless you get in.

***As an early member, you will be grandfathered into this price FOREVER. Prices will likely go up in future. Join now and experience NYC in a way that brings strangers together as friends!

Note: You can always cancel your membership in-app. Go to My Circles > NYC Super Diners Club > 3 dots on the top right corner (settings) > Cancel Subscription

Once cancelled, reapplication to the Super Diners Club will only be possible after 6 months, via the usual application process and at the prevailing membership rate.

ALL ethnicities and all levels of cooking expertise are welcome!

Join us this season for an unforgettable Friendsgiving Potluck that celebrates the diverse and delicious world of Southeast Asian cuisine and more! Come along and bring a dish that speaks to your heritage or your culinary curiosity. Whether it's a family recipe that's been passed down through generations or a new dish you've mastered, we invite you to share your culinary story.

As we gather around the banquet of home-cooked wonders, you'll have the opportunity to meet new friends from around the globe. Connect over shared love for food & learn about the origins and traditions behind each dish shared by Supermomos community!

Thank you to our co-host, Singapore Global Network, for making all of this happen!

Note: Everyone must bring a dish you love – whether homemade or something you’ve picked up that reflects your culinary tastes or heritage. We recommend bringing enough to serve about 1-2 people, but don't worry about making it perfect – we just want a diverse spread! You can bring an entree or dessert.

Invite & Approval Only: GPs & LPs 

For one night only, meet and mingle with GPs and LPs in New York City as we celebrate our achievements in 2025 and welcome the new year at our winter holiday soiree. 

What you can expect:

💭 Reflect on fundraising dynamics and capital allocation in today’s market, and discuss trends in the new year especially with AI's evolving role in shaping investment opportunities

🤝 Curated introductions between fund managers and investors, with the goal of building lasting GP–LP relationships

🚀 Thought-provoking dialogue on portfolio design, fund performance drivers, and emerging sector opportunities

We will have a private room to ourselves, and mingling over hors d'oeuvres. Come in formal / holiday attire!🥂

Invite & Approval: Founders & VCs only

Join us for an inspiring masterclass on navigating product innovation and strategic growth. This session will delve into the journey of 0 to 1, discussing product-market-fit, how to get to your first $1M in revenue/ ARR, and how to secure funding from VCs in today's market.

Tess Michaels is the Founder and CEO of Clasp (formerly Stride Funding), a mission-driven, venture-backed company tackling critical talent shortages in healthcare by bridging the gap between education and employment. By enabling employers to invest in future talent where it matters most—easing overwhelming student debt—Clasp creates lasting bonds between employers and employees.

This event is part of our Female Founders & Funders series where we feature female founders & VCs as speakers. Attendees are founders and funders of all genders.

This Week’s Events

Upcoming Events

Tue, Nov 18, 06:00 PM Columbia Alumni Mixer

Tue, Nov 18, 06:00 PM Private CISO Dinner in NYC

Wed, Nov 19, 05:00 PM Tech x Creatives #1

Thu, Nov 20, 07:00 PM Tech Gather NYC November Meetup

What Happened in the Past Weeks?

Alongside our Private Founders Dinner and Founders & Funders Mixer, we gathered some of the top marketers in town — and I loved the conversations at the table. Over a meal crafted by a Michelin-starred chef, we exchanged insights on how creative teams are steering their brands and navigating compliance with efficiency and integrity.

Huge thanks to Tofu HQ for making this dinner possible!

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and LinkedIn to get up to date on even last-minute events hosted by the community, and also check out photos of past events.

Excitedly, 

Winnie

(Edwina is OOO this week!)

Signing off from The Yard -- super good value memberships available starting from $169 per seat - quote SUPERMOMOS VIP)