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This Week in NYC (Jan 22 2024) - Breakfasts at Michelin Guide Restaurants, Bowling in LIC, Web3 Mixer with Shardeum, & more!

January 25, 2024

Hey homies,

We have some exciting new events coming up, including curated breakfasts at Michelin Guide restaurants with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, the launch of a new Crosscurrents series by superhosts Jia Chuan and Cheryl (see spotlight), and a fireside chat & mixer on Lessons Learned on the Road to Jobs in Tech especially for our friends in the community who are looking for new roles in tech ❤️ see our spotlight section below!

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Last but not least, we are looking for 2-3 more members to join our exclusive Momo Squad! The Momo Squad program is designed to empower enthusiastic individuals to actively contribute to Supermomos' mission of fostering meaningful connections and promoting diversity and inclusion in technology, business, and finance. Momo squad members will play a crucial role in enhancing the Supermomos community experience and gain valuable networking and community building skills in the process. Additional perks include exclusive access to Supermomos events & resources, and the ability to make many new friends. We’re looking for Momos based in NYC who could commit at least 10 hours a week for a minimum of 2 months. E-mail [email protected] with your LinkedIn profile and reason for your interest if you would like to find out more!

Spotlight

Join Supermomos x the Kingdom of the Netherlands 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, 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), who was previously an investor at Bain Capital Ventures ($10B+ AUM) where she focused on financial services and broader B2B SaaS technology investments. We will also have Maya Ber Lerner, Co-Founder & CEO at Chiefy - B2B software for surgeons (raised $4M+ in funding).

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.

Thu, Feb 1, 7 PM: Crosscurrents Fireside Chat and Mixer - 2024 Tech Trends in Asia Full within 24 hours (yikes); Waitlist Available

We are excited to share about a new series created by superhosts Kwok Jia Chuan from Google and Cheryl Lee from Singapore Global Network! Join them for an evening of mindful networking and thought-provoking insights over food and drinks! CrossCurrents is an event series by Jia Chuan that aims to bring new perspectives on topical issues such as technology, geopolitics, and art through conversation and connections.

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we invite you to an exclusive breakfast event, brought to you by Supermomos and Zendesk, that promises to ignite your passion for customer experience. There will be time for networking, panel & workshop over breakfast, and facilitated conversations.

Panel includes a D2C founder for personalized brain supplements that’s raised $10M+ in funding. Don't miss this chance to join us in celebrating Valentine's Day with a twist, surrounded by the warmth of like-minded founders and customer experience execs in NYC. Seed to A+ founders, VCs, CX execs only.

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.

Join us for an exciting evening with Kadima Careers and hear from industry leaders about their lessons learned on the road to landing jobs in tech. Also meet their founder & CEO Alan Stein who himself has experience navigating tech jobs, having worked as a Director at Tableau and Meta in his previous life 😀 

Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. There will be time for mingling with other peers in tech as well.

Kadima Careers accelerates careers. They are a global company that helps ambitious professionals land jobs quickly, confidently, and with lots more money. Guaranteed!

Events this week

Tue, Jan 23, 11 AM: Startup (Coffee) Grind at The Yard - January Edition
This midday gathering for early stage startup founders and stakeholders is a chance to ditch your solitary work-from-home routine and engage with fellow entrepreneurs.

Tue, Jan 23, 6 PM: Leaders in Impact Happy Hour
​Celebrate 2024 with mission-driven leaders for a casual night of networking in Manhattan. Build your network, meet like-minded people and have meaningful conversations with leaders at impact-focused organizations.

Tue, Jan 23, 6:30 PM: Interracial dating & relationships - Dinner
Inspired by conversations over the holidays with people in interracial relationships. Join us to share your story and/or learn from others' lived experiences re: wonderful benefits and very real challenges of dating interracially.

Tue, Jan 23, 6 PM: Tech Female Founders Fireside Chat & Mixer - feat. Terri Burns (Board of Trustees, NYU; Recent Partner, Google Ventures) Spotlight
Come join us to make new connections, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from Terri Burns during an intimate fireside chat! Terri Burns currently serves on the NYU Board of Trustees, the youngest member in NYU's history. Most recently, she was a partner at Google Ventures (GV), the youngest partner in GV’s history, focused on investing in digital consumer companies. She led deals in Locker Room (acquired by Spotify), HAGS (acquired by Snapchat), and Partiful, while also participating in board work with companies like Bloom Tech, Kitchen United, and others.

Tue, Jan 23, 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, Jan 24, 6:30 PM: Cornell Tech + Cornell Alumni Happy Hour & Mixer Spotlight
Experience an exclusive networking opportunity at the Cornell Tech + Cornell Alumni Happy Hour & Mixer, set in a trendy bar in New York City. This invitation-only event is specifically designed for Cornell alumni and current Cornell Tech students, offering a unique chance to connect, share experiences, and forge new professional relationships.

Fri, Jan 26, 3:30 PM: Proof of Community: Shardeum x Cornell x Columbia x Harvard x New York University Spotlight
🌐 We're back for the third iteration of 'Proof of Community' event in NYC by Shardeum, co-hosted this time with blockchain clubs from Cornell University, Columbia University, Harvard University and New York Unviersity

Sun, Jan 28, 2 PM: Bowling in LIC
Join us for a fun-filled bowling event with space for 20 people! Roll into an afternoon of strikes, spares, and laughter. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or a first-timer, this event promises a great time for everyone. Grab your friends and let the good times roll!

Winter highlights!

Wed, Jan 31, 12 PM: NYC Investor Roadshow 2024

Thu, Feb 1, 7 PM: Crosscurrents Fireside Chat and Mixer - 2024 Tech Trends in Asia Full (Within 24 hours); Waitlist Available

Fri, Feb 9, 9 AM: British Founders in NYC

Sun, Apr 28, 6 AM: NYCRUNS Half Marathon

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What Happened Last Week

Supermomos friends from D.E. Shaw, Amazon, Airbnb, JP Morgan, and more gathered last weekend to enjoy a Turkish brunch. Huge shoutout to our favorite superhosts Deepak and Christina for organizing!

⭐ 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!