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NYC VC & Startup Internship Program, CFO and Senior Execs in Finance Mixer feat. J&J’s Former APAC CFO & Global CFO for J&J Vision, Tech Alumni Mixer with Cornell & NYU, & more!

February 03, 2025

Hey homies, Excited to share that we are partnering with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to operate the NYC VC Internship Program, alongside our friends Jenny Fielding at Everywhere Ventures & CUNY IAR, as well as Kauffman Fellows.

At Supermomos we’ve always been dedicated to facilitating the participation of underrepresented minority groups in whatever we do - from constructing our speaker line-up at summits, to facilitating diversity at our events. We are incredibly excited to also be involved in creating a more inclusive and thriving startup and venture capital ecosystem in NYC, by empowering the next generation of diverse young talent 🗽🚀

We are doing a call for VC hosts and VC mentors who are interested to uplift the next generation, join an exclusive community of VC leaders, and share their knowledge for the benefit of NYC’s venture ecosystem! 💜

VC Hosts will:

  • Empower the next generation of VC leaders by hosting summer interns from June - August 2025

  • Join an exclusive network of General Partners, Limited Partners, and ecosystem partners

  • Be at the forefront of building up New York City’s startup and venture ecosystem

  • Apply here

VC Mentors will:

  • Guide and inspire ambitious students breaking into venture capital

  • Join an exclusive community of VC leaders committed to building a more inclusive NYC

  • Share your journey and insights through engaging sessions from June - August 2025

  • Apply here

NYC Startup Internship Program:

For startup founders, our friends at Company Ventures are partnering with the NYCEDC to operate the NYC Startup Internship Program!

Apply now - deadline is EOW! Use the password: NYCSTARTUP2025

Why Participate? This program is perfect for startups looking to scale, experiment, or build capacity with the help of talented interns—all while reducing the financial burden of hiring.

Spotlights

Join us for an exclusive gathering of growth-stage CFOs and senior execs in finance (Directors/VPs and above only) at large enterprises in NYC!

We will be featuring Krishnan, VP - Value Creation at Johnson & Johnson (Fortune 500 company), who was former Global CFO of J&J Vision, and former CFO of J&J APAC. We will host a short fireside chat and AMA, where Krishnan will share his reflections on building business units in his capacity as CFO and VP, and lessons learned from his 30-year+ career leading businesses across multiple geographies and sectors.

There will be ample time for networking with other executives and leaders in finance. Complimentary light bites and drinks will be provided.

This invitation-only event, co-hosted by Cornell Tech and NYU Tandon School of Engineering in collaboration with Supermomos, brings together alumni of New York graduate schools working in tech. Connect, share experiences, and expand your professional network with fellow graduates making an impact in New York’s tech scene.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your industry connections or reconnect with familiar faces, this event offers the perfect setting to foster meaningful relationships in a collaborative, energetic atmosphere. Show your school pride if you’d like—school colors are welcome!

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30PM: Super Diners Club: Curated Dinner with Strangers! Make new friends in FAANG++, Ivy++, startups, in intimate groups of 5-6 🤩

Our next dinners are on Feb 12 and Feb 27 😀, 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. Additionally, we might group you into different houses as well before the dinner 👀

  • 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

  • New app features! We are also incrementally building out new app features to support greater connection - as a member you can request for new ones too :)

Invite & approval only: Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with more than $500K in ARR or Total Funding Raised. Co-hosted together with Justworks & Mofo.

We will feature Founder of Statement.io (raised ~$10M+ from investors such as Citibank) & former VP, Products & Innovation at Mastercard Idan Vlodinger (investors include General Catalyst & Battery Ventures), who will do a short AMA session, providing an opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from his extensive experience in company building, product market fit, and customer acquisition strategies.

Make new connections with other like-minded Founders and VCs. A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. It will be a great time - expect to come away with new learnings, curated connections and conversations, and a full stomach!

Events this week

Winter highlights!

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What happened this/last week

We featured the amazing Kate Twist - Co-Founder of Ever/Body (raised $130M+) & Elana Berkowitz - Founding Partner of Springbank VC for an insightful fireside chat for founders & VCs.

We also had our private AI founders dinner featuring NEA Partner Tiffany Luck and gathered an incredibly talented group of founders with $10-100M+ ARR/funding for a curated dining experience at a Michelin Guide Italian restaurant 🌟

Thank you to our amazing friends & partners from Perkins Coie, Justworks, and Fidelity Private Shares!

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⭐ Pro Tip ⭐ Invite the community to join you in activities you enjoy and would anyway do by yourself! (why not get a few new friends with similar interests along the way?) Feel free to pull along fellow momos to join you as co-host/s :)

Signing off from The Yard! (Super good value memberships available starting from $169 per seat - quote SUPERMOMOS VIP)
Edwina