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This Week in NYC (August 9 2024) - CTO of NYC added to Super AI ML Summit line-up, Badminton in Manhattan, Last day for free Ivy++ & FAANG++ Summer Soiree tickets, & more!

August 09, 2024

Hey homies,

We have plenty of epic events in the lineup including celebrating Singapore’s Birthday TODAY (Aug 9) at Urban Hawker with a free $5 food voucher for all attendees who sign up! Our deputy GM Brian will also be manning a booth there giving away some cute momo squishy toys!

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Spotlights

Mon, Aug 12, 6 PM: ASEAN Founders & VCs Fireside Chat & Mixer w. Co-Founder & CEO of Allium (raised $20M+) and Investor & MD at Vertex Holdings ($6B+ AUM) - Friends are welcome and you don’t have to be Southeast Asian to join :)

Join us for an engaging dialogue in collaboration with the Singapore Global Network (SGN) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) on the evolving fundraising landscape in Asia, featuring Ethan Chan, Co-Founder & CEO of Allium, and Shang-Wei Chow, Managing Director at Vertex Holdings.

Ethan Chan, CEO of Allium (blockchain data infrastructure), just announced their $20M round this month - big congratulations to him! It is led by Theory Ventures, helmed by the famous enterprise guru and longtime Redpoint VC Tom Tunguz. He will share his insights on how he managed to fundraise in today’s climate, going from 0 to 1, finding product market fit, and more.

Shang-Wei Chow is MD, Investments, at Vertex Holdings, which has $6B+ in assets. As Head of the Vertex Exploratory Fund, Shang Wei invests in and manages a portfolio of early-stage start-ups in disruptive technologies including climate and deep tech. He also heads the Vertex Fund of Funds program, investing in strategic areas for Vertex Holdings.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with industry experts, and explore the evolving landscape of capital raising in Asia.

Tue, Aug 13, 7:30 PM: Badminton in Manhattan

Put on your athleisure and join us for the first of many exciting badminton socials on the Supermomos platform! We're kicking off with a 2-hour rally session, followed by a chance to refuel with a hearty meal.

This is your opportunity to blend fitness and networking in a dynamic environment. Connect with professionals from tech, business, and finance while enjoying some friendly competition. All skill levels are welcome, so come and join the fun whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game!

We're also excited to explore new activities and expand our number of available courts. Big thank you to the amazing Grant, and if there is enough interest, who knows - we might branch into pickleball or go into corporate leagues 👀

Tue, Aug 20, 6:30 PM: August Private Founders Dinner

Founders who have $10-100M+ in revenue or funds raised only.

Make new connections with other like-minded Founders and VCs involved in middle-to-late-stage companies, co-hosted with Vouch and Supermomos.

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.

We are excited to present this event on Engineering AI x Security in collaboration with the Singapore Global Network (SGN), Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), and Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)!

Learn about the pivotal role AI plays in government technology and the unique challenges it presents. Connect with professionals in the cybersecurity field and gain valuable insights into sophisticated cyber threats targeting machine learning models.

Kwok Jia Chuan, a Global Policy Lead at Google, will be moderating this panel.

Speakers include:

- Eugene Ng: Deputy Director, Cyber Security Group, GovTech

- Wan Ding Yao: Cybersecurity Engineer, GovTech

- Lai Zhiyuan: Cybersecurity Researcher, Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies

- Law Che Lin: Lead Consultant, Cyber Security Agency Singapore

- Chia Ee Han: Lead Consultant, National Incident Response Centre

Our speakers will discuss the security challenges posed by AI and share their approaches to addressing these threats, providing practical guidance and engaging with the community.

Join us for an engaging fireside chat on the transformative role of AI in the enterprise sector, featuring Jane Tran, Co-Founder and COO of Sixfold ($21M+ raised), and Maggie Zhou, Strategic Portfolio Partner at Titanium Ventures ($1.5B+ AUM). Together, they will delve into the innovative applications of AI and explore how AI is driving efficiency, scalability, and strategic growth in businesses today. This fireside chat is co-hosted by Perkins Coie and Supermomos, with support from Justworks!

Jane Tran brings her extensive experience in product development and strategic planning, having scaled her previous venture Unqork, from 5 to 550 employees. Now leading Sixfold, the first generative AI solution for insurance underwriting, she will share insights on the practical implementation of AI technologies and the development of responsible AI frameworks.

Maggie Zhou, with her vast expertise in venture capital and private equity, has venture-backed some of the world’s most talented companies including Docusign, Gitlab, and Snap Inc. to accelerate business growth through technology innovation. She will discuss the entrepreneurial mindset required to harness AI’s potential and the impact of AI-driven strategies on business outcomes and social advancement.

This event is part of our Female Founders & Funders series but all genders are welcome to join.

Join us at Urban Hawker for a spectacular celebration of Singapore’s 59th National Day on August 9, 2024.

Immerse yourself in Singapore's vibrant culture with local dishes from authentic hawker booths, support local Singaporean entrepreneurs as they showcase their innovative products and services, and enter exciting giveaways to win exclusive products and services.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the culture, flavors, and entrepreneurial spirit of Singapore right here in New York City. Sign up today for a complimentary $5 Urban Hawker Voucher!

We will be opening a Supermomos booth, so do come down, hang with us throughout the day, and stand a chance to win some Momo merch! Momos can coordinate timings to visit together in group chat.

Thu, Sep 5, 9 AM: Super AI ML Summit NYC feat. 2 unicorn founders, Partners from Insight Partners & NEA, CTO of NYC, & more 🦄🦄

We are excited to add more incredible folks to our line-up of speakers! We now have 2 amazing unicorn founders & VC, Partners from multi-billion dollar funds Insight Partners & NEA, the CTO of New York City, and multiple founders who have $10-100M in revenue/funding who are taking the stage 🤗

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Co-Founder & CEO of multi-billion-dollar unicorn company (raised $350M) that's the tech behind 911 + in every Apple & Google device

  • GP of m]x[v Capital and Co-founder of Braze, a $4B+ publicly-listed company (also Co-Founder & CEO of AI co that's raised $100M+)

  • Partner at Insight Partners ($90B VC fund)

  • Partner at NEA ($25B VC fund)

  • CTO of New York City

  • Chief Data and AI for the United Nations

  • Director of Ethical AI and External Innovation at Pfizer

  • WW Head of AI/ML Strategy and Solutions at AWS

  • ⁠Head of GenAI Strategy at Microsoft

  • Former Chief Analytics Officer at Fortune 100

  • Head of Data at $30B+ quant fund

  • Co-Founder of ML Financial Fraud Detection Startup (Raised $75M+)

  • Late Stage Investor at Manhattan Venture Partners ($1B+ AUM)

  • ⁠Other growth-stage venture-backed AI founders ($50-100M revenue/funding raised) who will share about finding PMF and scaling

  • and more

If you are an AI founder/VC or building in the space, this is the opportunity to surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Partake in a full day of panels featuring esteemed speakers and form curated connections over coffee break, networking lunch, happy hour, and our exclusive Speakers & VIP dinner.

Apply for tickets today with this link. Invite & approval only.

⭐ Thank you Perkins Coie⭐ A big thank you to our Gold Patron Perkins Coie for their support of the AI community! Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents emerging and growth companies across all stages of their life cycle – from founder to IPO.

The Ivy++ & FAANG++ series is BACK! This time with our Summer Soiree, which is set to be an unforgettable evening of elegance, dancing, and networking among the brightest minds from the world's most prestigious universities and companies.

This exclusive event will take place at a cool lounge in New York which we have booked out, promising a magical backdrop for like-minded business, finance, and tech professionals from FAANG++ companies and graduates from Ivy++ schools to connect, share ideas, and create new memories.

We will have green/red/yellow wristbands to indicate single/taken/complicated for personal status, and also name badges for different functions such as founders, VCs, product, engineering, sales & marketing - so you can better meet people for professional or personal reasons 👀

Tickets for entry are $20 per ticket🎟️ Use MOMOS under the special code field for a complimentary ticket valid UNTIL TODAY (all app users who have signed up or sign up over the next 2 weeks will also go for free) Deadline is August 9, 2024

Join us for a yoga class at Equinox with FAANG+ friends, with a pool & rooftop lounge session afterward!

There will be 1-hr Vinyasa yoga session at Equinox, with mingling time after with pool & rooftop lounge access. Bring your swimsuit if you'd like to take a dip :)

Thank you Equinox for co-hosting this event. Equinox is an American luxury fitness company that operates several lifestyle brands such as Precision Run, Pure Yoga, Blink Fitness, and SoulCycle.

Events this week

Wed, Aug 7, 7:30 PM: Mafia Night

Summer highlights!

Tue, Aug 13, 7:30 PM: Badminton in Manhattan Spotlight

Wed, Aug 14, 5:30 PM: Christians in Tech: NYC Mixer

Wed, Aug 14, 7 PM: The Dinner Table at Pietro

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30 PM: Yoga Sculpt In The Park LIC

Tue, Aug 20, 6:30 PM: August Private Founders Dinner Spotlight

Fri, Aug 30, 5 PM: Founder Drinks Roundtable

Thu, Sep 5, 9 AM: Super AI ML Summit NYC Spotlight

Wed, Sep 25, 7 PM: Ivy++ & FAANG++ Summer Soiree Spotlight

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What happened last week

Our Supermomos community participated in some exciting events last week including our Real Estate Investing Panel featuring accredited investors, a Tech Alumni Spirit Night, and a calming evening of breathwork. Shoutout to Plotify, JTC, Matthew, Vince, and Tracey for creating such amazing events🌟

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