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This Week in NYC (Feb 5 2024) - Swiftie Super Bowl Watch Party, Venture-backed Founders Breakfast at Michelin Guide Restaurant & More!

February 05, 2024

Hey homies,

Happy February and Super Bowl Week! We are excited to spotlight our community Super Bowl Watch Party this Sunday, hosted by Rachel @ Google & Kundan @ Barclays! The hosts will be cheering on Chiefs with a Swiftie Super Bowl party. If you’re a 49ers fan, stop by as well! Friendly competition never hurt anyone 😂

⭐ Adopt Piggie!⭐ This is Piggie, a 4-year-old (new age estimate), 28-pound, neutered male looking to find a forever home in NYC. Piggie is currently staying with Chaeyeon, his foster mom and Chief of Staff at Supermomos. He is the sweetest boy full of love and is house-trained. Interested adopters, please apply & read more about Piggie HERE!

Last but not least, we are excited to share that due to popular demand, we are expanding the Ivy party to an Ivy++, FAANGs, and Financiers Rooftop Garden Party on March 13! It would be a unique and interesting opportunity to meet other like-minded professionals across diverse industries and also fellow Ivy Leaguers++ in NYC. Come celebrate the cusp of spring together! Company / school verification is required.

Spotlight

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we invite you to an exclusive breakfast event, brought to you by Supermomos and Zendesk, and supported by JP Morgan & Perkins Coie, that promises to ignite your passion for delighting your customers, increasing retention, and growing word of mouth referrals. There will be time for networking, a panel & workshop over breakfast, and facilitated conversations.

Hear from Tanuj Joshi, an almost-bootstrapped founder who has made it to approximately $10M in revenue as Co-Founder & CEO of Eulerity, a prominent marketing automation software that simplifies digital marketing, empowering brands to optimize and scale with ease.

Additionally, we’ll also hear from Fardad Zabetian, Founder & CEO of KUDO (raised $27 million), a multilingual web conferencing platform with human and AI-powered live interpretation that allows for real-time interpretation streams to your conferences. Prior to KUDO, Fardad brought forth five companies, two before the age of 24 and two of which were named by the Daily Deal Flow as “fastest growing businesses in America.” He has spent a lifetime removing friction between people with the mission to break language barriers, and truly connect people worldwide.

Thank you to our co-host, Zendesk - a complete customer service solution that helps companies empower their customer service agents and sales teams with the tools they need to get the job done right. Zendesk serves more than 100,000 customers across a multitude of industries in over 30 languages. With Zendesk, companies of all sizes across industries make it easy for customers to do business with them.

J.P. Morgan Startup Banking is a team of former exited Founders, investors, operators, and bankers focused on providing wrap around support to Pre-Seed and Seed Founders in New York.

Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents emerging and growth companies across all stages of their life cycle – from founder to IPO.

Check out the beautiful view you'll get from being at the top of this Michelin Guide Restaurant, set in an iconic skyscraper. 😊

Invite & Approval: Founders & VCs only.

Come join us to make new connections, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights with Ita Ekpoudom during an intimate fireside chat (see her bio below)!

Ita Ekpoudom is a Partner at GinderBread Capital ($1B+ AUM). GingerBread Capital invests in the next generation of women founders and entrepreneurs leading high-growth businesses. GingerBread Capital helps women gain access to the knowledge, networks, and capital they need to build and scale successful enterprises. Ita was also a recent Venture Partner at Plum Alley ($50M+ AUM), investing in early-stage tech and healthcare companies with at least one woman founder.

This event is made possible by our patrons, Perkins Coie, Bamboo Crowd, and Justworks.

Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents emerging and growth companies across all stages of their life cycle – from founder to IPO.

Bamboo Crowd is a top-tier tech recruiting partner that utilizes innovative fee structures such as Hire Now Pay Later – contact them today to find out more. Email: [email protected]

Justworks empowers small businesses to meet their payroll, tax, HR, and compliance needs. Plus, 24/7 human support, on-demand expertise, and access to high-quality benefits designed for the modern workforce.

Join Supermomos x the Kingdom of the Netherlands (made possible by JP Morgan & Perkins Coie) for a morning filled with insights celebrating International Women’s Day with fellow female venture-backed founders, VCs, and senior execs. There will be time for networking, a panel over breakfast, and facilitated conversations.

We will be featuring awesome women leaders:

  • Dana Sadovnic, Principal at Radian Capital (recently raised a $500M+ third fund), was previously an investor at Bain Capital Ventures ($10B+ AUM) where she focused on financial services and broader B2B SaaS technology investments

  • Maya Ber Lerner, Co-Founder & CEO at Chiefy - B2B software for surgeons (raised $4M+ in funding)

  • Denise Lee, Founder & CEO of Alala (bootstrapped, generating $7M+ in revenue) - an apparel brand launched in 2014 that is building the go-to wardrobe for vibrant women with sophisticated style, while also advancing the dialogue around body positivity and diversity. They distribute in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue!

There will be a complimentary hearty breakfast at a Michelin-Guide venue, with floor-to-ceiling views of the Manhattan skyline!

Thank you to our co-host, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York! The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York, as part of the diplomatic representation in the United States, fosters and strengthens the trans-Atlantic ties between the Netherlands and the US Northeast including helping Dutch start & scaleups expand their businesses into the US market.

J.P. Morgan Startup Banking is a team of former exited Founders, investors, operators and bankers focused on providing wrap around support to Pre-Seed and Seed Founders in New York.

Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents emerging and growth companies across all stages of their life cycle – from founder to IPO.

Join us for an exciting evening with Kadima Careers hearing from industry leaders about their lessons learned on the road to landing jobs in tech. Delicious food and beverages will be provided, followed by insightful panel fireside chat and mingling afterward at a cool venue in NYC.

We will feature two industry leaders who will be sharing about their lessons learned on the road to landing jobs in tech:

Alon is Head of AI at FactSet ($18B) and a product leader with a fintech and adtech background, ex-Google, and ex-Microsoft. He co-founded and sold a software company to Thomson Reuters, and grew an AI consulting practice from 0 to >$1Bn in 4 years. 20-year AI veteran, winner of three medals in model-building competitions. In a prior life, he was a top-performing hedge fund portfolio manager.

Bharath is a Senior Director at ADP ($100B). He develops product strategy and roadmaps for multiple product domains and creates analyses and recommendations for the Chief Product Officer to evaluate areas for investment across the portfolio.

This event is approval only. RSVP now to secure your spot!

Thank you Kadima Careers for making this event possible. Kadima Careers accelerates careers. We are a global company and help ambitious professionals land jobs quickly, confidently, and with lots more money. Guaranteed! Use code 5% off Kadima Career's programs: SUPERMOMOS5

Events this week

Mon, Feb 5, 5 PM: NYNOW Retail Startups Insights x Happy Hour
Hey NYNOW + Retail startups! IO Connect, leading software engineering partner for startups in retail/CPG/e-commerce is holding a sponsored happy hour.

Tue, Feb 6, 5:30 PM: ML/AI Conversation: GraphNN and Reasoning Improvement for LLM
We invite you to join us at the Capital One Flat Iron office to discuss the latest advancements in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. There will also be an opportunity to network and enjoy some pizza.

Tue, Feb 6, 7 PM: Mundo Lingo
100s of people from around the 🌎 meet weekly at Mundo Lingo to socialize, have a drink, and meet foreign/local people of all ages. It's chilled, fun, and free. Please remember to bring a valid ID, local or foreign.

Wed, Feb 7, 9 AM: Startup Lean Coffee - February 2024
Startup Lean Coffee is a community of over 500 founders, employees, advisors, and investors. Our sole purpose is to help each other continuously improve by sharing some of the questions, concerns, challenges, opportunities, and experiences that we have all encountered in our startup journeys.

Thu, Feb 8, 5 PM: Lunar Legacy: Celebrating Innovation & Identity
​Dive into an insightful panel discussion on the "Intersection of Technology, Innovation, and Identity" featuring industry leaders Eric Shih (COO of Cedara), Dennis Yao Yu (CEO of The Other Group), Jia Hyun (VP Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn), and moderated by Karen Chi (Founder of Karen Chi Consulting). 🚀

Thu, Feb 8, 6 PM: Exclusive Private Sip and Shop with Champagne & Whiskey Tasting at Tiffany & Co. Spotlight
Supermomos is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity with our community: we've secured some tickets to an exclusive Tiffany & Co. event! We want to share this extraordinary experience with individuals who share a passion for the world of luxury jewelry. Immerse yourself in a world of timeless beauty and refined tastes, surrounded by the glittering allure of Tiffany's iconic pieces, making this event a true celebration of luxury and elegance. Join us for an evening that combines the artistry of jewelry craftsmanship with the finest in champagne and whiskey tasting at one of Tiffany’s iconic Manhattan locations.

Fri, Feb 9, 9 AM: British Founders in NYC
Grab a cuppa tea (or coffee if you must), with fellow founders from across the pond. Share, learn, and collaborate to make startup life that little bit easier. Discuss all things UK, without having to explain what Dragon's Den is, or why U.S Cadbury’s should not be considered chocolate.

Fri, Feb 9, 4 PM: Lunar New Year Mixer: Celebrating Asian Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight
🚀 Join us for a spectacular afternoon as we celebrate Asian women entrepreneurs in collaboration with NYC Small Business Services, ringing in the Year of the 🐲Dragon with style and inspiration!

Sat, Feb 10, 7 PM: Vui Vẻ Fest 02 - The Green Dragon Party | A Lunar NYE Function
Vui Vẻ Fest invites y’all to ring in the 2024 lunar year on Feb 10, at Trans-Pecos with a one-of-a-kind variety show showcasing a diverse line-up of NYC-based Asian performing artists.

Sun, Feb 11, 5:15 PM: Super Bowl Sunday: Taylor’s Version Spotlight
Let’s cheer on the Chiefs this Sunday with a Swiftie Super Bowl party at Printers Alley. If you’re a 49ers fan stop by as well! Friendly competition never hurt anyone.

Winter highlights!

Tue, Feb 13, 7 PM: FAANG++ Dinner Party feat. Supermomos AI Sorting Hat Sold out; Waitlist Available

Thu, Feb 15, 7:15 PM: Supermomos Supper Club at The Tyger Full; Waitlist Available

Fri, Feb 16, 10 PM: Dragon Lunar New Year

Mon, Feb 19, 5 PM: Museum + Movie night

Sun, Apr 28, 6 AM: NYCRUNS Half Marathon

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What Happened Last Week

Supermomos community had a blast last week ending the week with bowling in Long Island City. Thank you to amazing Christina from SA Hospitality Group and Deepak from D. E. Shaw for hosting ❤️ 

We also had the first Crosscurrents event, a series run by Jia Chuan @ Google and made possible by Singapore Global Network! Full house 😀 

⭐ Never miss another event ⭐Download Supermomos app now to browse more fun events for the upcoming holidays 😀 

⭐ 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 :)

Get the Supermomos App for exclusive access to these intimate events, earn +100 momos for every new friend you refer via your unique referral link, and... Host your own events too (from the newsfeed tab, click the green + icon on the bottom right corner, and click "Create Social") and earn more momos :)

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

P.S. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] if you have cool spaces and initiatives to partner on!