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This Week in NYC - Female Founders Retreat in Portugal with Former Chairman of LVMH USA (Exclusive), Pivot into AI / Product / Tech, feat. Head of AI at FactSet ($18B) & Senior Director at ADP ($100B), Museum and Movie Night, & More!

February 15, 2024

Hey homies,

Happy love week ❤️ We had an amazing Valentine’s Day breakfast at a beautiful Michelin Guide restaurant earlier this week, where a very curated group of venture-backed founders, VCs, & CX leaders gathered to share best practices around Showing your Customers some LOVE!

Spotlight

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 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

We have a special opportunity for the Supermomos community to attend a retreat organized and led by the amazing Pauline Brown, for a very curated group of 30 people! She was the former Chairman at LVMH (Louis Vuitton - Moet Hennessy) USA, board member of Neiman Marcus Group, former Partner at The Carlyle Group, author of the book Aesthetic Intelligence, and faculty at Columbia Business School (where she teaches "The Marketing of Aesthetics and Experiences”). While at Carlyle, Pauline also invested in and served on the boards of European sportswear brand Moncler and American beauty brand Philosophy. The list goes on and on and on 😊

This exclusive and intimate experience is tailored to female founders and entrepreneurial leaders in tech, consumer, and finance sectors, who aspire to elevate their brands and catapult their companies to the next level.

Supermomos Exclusive: There will be an exclusive private breakfast with Pauline Brown on the morning of the retreat if we have 15 people join from the Supermomos community. We are generally screening for founders who have at least $1M in revenue or funds raised, and senior executives & decision-makers at larger companies. Apply and we will get back asap.

The retreat will be held in Sintra - the Portuguese Riviera, only 40-minutes from Lisbon, Portugal and an ideal setting to reset, learn and connect.

Invite & Approval: Founders & VCs only.

Come join us to make new connections, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights with Ita Ekpoudom and Claire Coder during an intimate fireside chat (see their 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.

Claire Coder is Founder & CEO of Aunt Flow. Aunt Flow has raised ~$20M in venture capital funding to further its mission to make the world better for people with periods, by stocking public bathrooms with freely accessible tampons and pads. They have launched patented tampon & pad dispensers in 30k+ bathrooms, across organizations like Google, Netflix, Princeton University, and 30+ professional sports stadiums. She is also Forbes 30 under 30 and a Thiel Fellow.

Use a discount code SUPERMOMOS15 for Aunt Flow at home period care collection: https://shop.goauntflow.com/collections/at-home

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.

The Ivy++, FAANGs, Financiers Rooftop Garden Party, presented by Supermomos, is set to be an unforgettable evening of elegance, dancing, and networking among the brightest minds from the world's most prestigious universities. This exclusive event will take place in one of New York City's most coveted rooftop lounge venues. With a panoramic view of the city skyline, the gala promises a magical backdrop for alumni to reconnect, share ideas, and create new memories.

Note: No recruiting is allowed. Only friends-making and networking here :)

Events this week

Wed, Feb 13, 8:30 AM: Show your Customers Some Love this Valentine’s Day, feat. Fireside Chat & CX Workshop over Michelin Guide Breakfast. Seed to A+ Founders, VCs, & CX Execs only. Spotlight
With Valentine's Day around the corner, we invite you to an exclusive breakfast event, brought to you by Zendesk and Supermomos (also made possible by our partners at JP Morgan & Perkins Coie), that will ignite your passion for delighting customers, improving retention, and growing word of mouth.

Tue, Feb 13, 7 PM: FAANG++ Dinner Party feat. Supermomos AI Sorting Hat Sold out; Waitlist Available
The FAANG++ Dinner Party presents an exclusive evening of authentic conversations over dinner, followed by more free-flow mingling by the bar. Set in an elegant venue, the event features tables of 8-10, carefully curated to foster meaningful connections.

Tue, Feb 13, 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.

Tue, Feb 14, 7 PM: Must Love Dogs at Boris & Horton with Badass Animal Rescue
Join Blink and Badass Animal Rescue at Boris & Horton Williamsburg for a special Valentine’s Day mixer for dog-owning & dog-loving singles! There will be good conversation (we'll help with this!), tail wagging, and butt scritches and sniffs (dogs only for this one plz!)

Thu, Feb 15, 4 PM: Pitches and Pints: Startup Grind Happy Hour Showcase - February
We're bringing back low-pressure pitch events for early-stage startups that just need to get their ideas out into the world and hear constructive feedback from fellow founders in the trenches. So join us for an afternoon of innovation, networking, and camaraderie with Pitches and Pints. 🍻

Thu, Feb 15, 7:15 PM: Supermomos Supper Club at The Tyger Full; Waitlist Available
Come join the Supermomos Supper Club for chic cocktails and Asian fusion eats!

Fri, Feb 16, 3 PM: Founders & Furry Friends
​Walk and talk with your furry friends - welcoming people who have dogs, as well as those who want to pet them!

Fri, Feb 16, 10 PM: Dragon Lunar New Year
Get Ready to Roar into the Lunar New Year! 🎉🐉🌙 Let's do it Crazy Rich Asian style. Show off your dragon energy and your dance moves. We will be playing EDM (house, techno, dubstep), pop, Latin, and hip hop.

Sun, Feb 18, 2 PM: Indian Skies: Indian court paintings exhibition at The Met
We will get our tickets at the museum and explore this exhibition. If I remember correctly, it's pay what you wish if you're a NYC resident.

Winter highlights!

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

Tue, Feb 20, 6 PM: VC & PE Happy Hour

Wed, Feb 21, 6:30 PM: AI founders x founders in NYC

Thu, Feb 22, 7 PM: Lunar New Year Sichuan Dinner, featuring Supermomos AI Sorting Hat Sold out; Waitlist Available

Sun, Feb 25, 1 PM: Thai Lunch on the UES

Sun, Apr 28, 6 AM: NYCRUNS Half Marathon

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What Happened Last Week

Supermomos community enjoyed champagne and whisky tasting at Tiffany & Co. 5 exclusive spots were given to the Supermomos team by Tiffany & Co. and they had a blast enjoying sparkly diamonds and champagne 🥂

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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!