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Fireside chats with Match.com Co-Founder-turned-VC, Co-Founder of Hone ($52M+ raised), Fintech Founders Dinner, Apple Picking with Techies, & more!

October 09, 2024

Hey homies,

If you are an operator at a startup (which is many of you!), would love to invite you to give back together to mentor NYU students on Oct 29 at the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute APPLICATIONS CLOSE BY END OF THE WEEK (takes 1 min to sign up!) Each volunteer will also get +200 momos & a fun time meeting other volunteers 💛

We are seeking up to 10 mentors for a Students Meet Startups event at NYU Entrepreneurial Institute on Oct 29 from 5:45 to 7:45 PM. As a mentor, you can give a lightning talk to share insights with over 50 high-potential students from NYU and Columbia University, lead AMA sessions in a Speed Mentoring segment, or do both! There will also be networking opportunities over refreshments and the potential for hiring talented students. Ideal mentors work at Series B+ companies (up to unicorn, but not FAANG), though earlier-stage companies are welcome. RSVP here and join us in giving back to the NYC tech community together!!🤗

Spotlights

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30 PM: 0 to 1 - Finding PMF & Path to Profitability with Co-Founder of Hone ($52M+ raised) Let me know if you are/know of a VC Partner who could be a co-panelist 😀 

Invite & Approval: Founders & VCs only

Join us for an engaging fireside chat on B2B strategy & scaling leadership impact, co-hosted with Perkins Coie and Supermomos, and supported by Justworks!

Savina Perez is the Co-Founder of Hone. Before founding Hone, Savina led growth marketing and operations at several venture-backed B2B tech companies based in New York City and San Francisco including Curalate ($40M raised), Incapsula($94M+ raised), and Smartling ($223M raised).

Most recently, Savina was VP of Marketing at CultureIQ, a culture management platform for the enterprise market which was acquired by private equity firm ParkerGale Capital.

Connect with other like-minded founders and VCs during our pre-and-post-panel networking sessions over complimentary wine and sushi rolls🍷🍣

Invite & approval only: Venture-Backed Founders or Founders with more than $500K in ARR or Total Funding Raised, co-hosted with Justworks and Gunderson Dettmer!

Make new connections with other like-minded Founders and VCs in the early stage or investing in the early stage companies.

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!

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other Founders and VCs.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30 PM: Private Fintech Founders Dinner

Founders who have $10-100M+ in revenue or funds raised only, co-hosted with Vouch, Justworks and Gunderson Dettmer!

Make new connections with other like-minded Founders and VCs involved in middle to late-stage fintech companies.

A complimentary exquisite dinner will be provided. It will be a great time - expect to come away with new learnings, curated connections and conversations, and a full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over dinner. There will also be time to network and meet other founders and VCs.

Also - fun times!! We might have Head of Sales of fintech company Vouch (raised $185M) do a 10-min AMA on the topic of GTM/growth/sales, and we will do a short best practice-sharing on how we can all grow faster in this resource-constrained environment 🚀🚀🚀

Make new connections with other like-minded individuals in or investing in middle-stage companies, co-hosted with EDB Singapore, and Supermomos.

We are featuring Peng T. Ong, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures ($300M+ AUM), investing in Series A tech founders in Southeast Asia. He was the Co-Founder of match.com, which is now part of the Match Group ($10B+ Valuation; owns Hinge, Tinder, OkCupid, and many more). Peng is also a Chair at Solve Education!, enabling people to empower themselves through education. He is also part of the International Board of Advisors at the University of Texas, Austin.

Peng’s specialties include starting companies, strategy, product definition, software design, engineering, and service operations.

A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. It will be a great time - expect to come away with new learnings about Angsana's recent SEA Outlook 2024-2034 report, which will showcase SEA's opportunities for fast-growing businesses with practical guidance on how countries can navigate the region.

We will have a private room to ourselves, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will also be time for networking and meeting other Founders and VCs for curated connections and conversations, over a full stomach!

Join us for the third installment of our Masterclass series, co-hosted with Singapore Global Network (SGN). Through this series, we plan to feature some of the GOATS (Greatest of All Time) in various fields and have them share their knowledge with New York City’s top industry leaders.

Our third masterclass focuses on Leadership & Diplomacy, featuring Professor Chan Heng Chee, Ambassador-at-Large with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore. The masterclass will include Professor Chan's reflections on the evolving dynamics of global leadership, the importance of diplomacy in navigating international relations, and how strategic leadership shapes responses to global challenges.

After Professor Chan’s masterclass, there will be time for interactive Q&A, followed by networking with other executives and leaders.

Complimentary light bites and drinks will be provided.

More about Professor Chan Heng Chee:

Professor Chan Heng Chee is an Ambassador-at-Large with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore, and an Honorary Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. She is also the Chair of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and serves on various boards, including the Social Science Research Council and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Previously, Professor Chan was Singapore’s Ambassador to the United States and Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. She also held concurrent accreditation as High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador to Mexico.

Thank you to our co-host, Singapore Global Network, for making this event possible.

Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the strength and resilience of the over 2,000 survivors whom Womankind supports on their paths to healing.

The evening will feature and recognize the profound commitment of two exceptional leaders, Kavita Ramdas, and Jennifer H. Wu, whose advocacy has greatly contributed to advancing gender equity and racial justice.

For 42 years, Womankind has been a leader in providing multilingual and culturally responsive services to help survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual violence overcome trauma.

With one in three women experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, this gala aims to raise awareness and support for ending gender-based violence in our communities.

We hope you'll be part of this meaningful evening.

Join us for an intimate evening of practical exercises and meaningful connection at HerPath: Thriving through Shifting Work/Life Seasons. This mini-retreat, led by international coach Karen Tay, offers professional women a chance to reflect on their journeys and navigate their career & life transitions with purpose and confidence. Use code Super20 when RSVPing by October 15 to receive $20 off 👀 (last week to do so!)

Karen Tay is an international coach with a career spanning leadership roles in the Singapore government and Silicon Valley. She has coached CEOs, CTOs, and executives worldwide. Currently the CEO of Threshold Allies & Founder of Inherent Journey, Karen is also a mother of two and deeply passionate about helping women thrive at the intersection of work and life. After sold-out sessions in Silicon Valley and Singapore, Karen is bringing her expertise to New York City.

Agenda:

5:30 PM - 6 PM: Registration, introductions, appetizers

6 PM - 9:15 PM: Workshop, dinner, building your support network

9:15 PM - 10 PM: Optional additional networking and mingling

This evening will guide you through:

•⁠ ⁠Reflecting on your career and personal life, learning how to thrive when life seasons shift

•⁠ ⁠Equipping yourself with practical strategies to manage change with confidence

•⁠ ⁠Building connections with like-minded women, and creating a supportive network that will carry you through your career & life's ups and downs

•⁠ ⁠Enjoying a delicious dinner while engaging in uplifting activities, including styling advice from Love Bonito to help you feel your best

Whether you’re considering a new direction or seeking to balance your personal and professional goals, HerPath will leave you feeling empowered, equipped & connected for your next chapter.

Events this week

Tue, Oct 8, 7:30 PM: Badminton in Manhattan

Fri, Oct 11: Deadline for Techies Give Back to mentor NYU students on Oct 29 at the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute! APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCT 11 (takes 1 min to sign up!) Each volunteer will also get +200 momos & a fun time meeting other volunteers 💛  Spotlight

Sat, Oct 12, 10 AM: Fall Foliage Hike + Winery

Sat, Oct 12, 11 AM: 🍎🍏3rd Annual Apple picking day trip! 🌾  Spotlight

Summer highlights!

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30 PM: Private Fintech Founders Dinner  Spotlight

Thu, Oct 17, 5 PM: Tech and Finance 🌱 Oct Happy Hour

Thu, Oct 17, 7:30 PM: Halloween Supper Club at Beetle House 🎃  Spotlight

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30 PM: Womankind 2024 Communities Rising Gala  Spotlight

Thu, Oct 24, 6 PM: Italian Pitch Night

Thu, Oct 31, 6 PM: Italian Pitch Night

Thu, Nov 7, 3 PM: Italian Pitch Night

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What happened last week

Our community came together for a night at the MoMA, an Accredited Investor Mixer, and the Balanchine Ball by the New York City Ballet! Shoutout to Randy, Plotify, and the NYC Ballet Young Patrons for making our nights exciting and unforgettable🎉

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