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This Week in NYC (Jan 29 2024) - Private Champagne & Whiskey Tasting at Tiffany & Co., Landing Tech Jobs with Head of AI at FactSet ($18B) & Senior Product Director at ADP ($100B), & More!

January 29, 2024

Hey homies,

Hope everyone is having a fantastic day! PSA: A gentle reminder to be respectful to all in the Supermomos community and treat everyone with kindness. If you have more than a certain # of reports from the community, the # may be shown to hosts and you will have a lower likelihood of getting approved for events 😮

⭐️Final call for the Momo Squad - a good way to be involved with the community and gain community-building skills & new friendships!⭐️ Thank you to those who emailed us last week - we are still working through your emails and will get back asap this week! A final call for those interested: 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 can 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

Supermomos is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity with our community: we've secured some slots 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.

Please note that this event is respectfully reserved for jewelry enthusiasts and high-net-worth individuals who appreciate the artistry and elegance that Tiffany & Co. embodies.

🚀 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!

This event is a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, open to individuals of every gender, ethnicity, and background.

Whether you're looking to launch a side hustle or eager to keep up with the latest business trends, you won't want to miss this!

Speakers include:

⭐️ Edwina Yeo, Co-founder and CEO of Supermomos, bringing a fresh perspective to tech entrepreneurship

⭐️ Julie Zhu, Founder of Julie Zhu LLC, known for her creative marketing strategies

⭐️ Vic Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Welcome to Chinatown, who's reshaping community engagement in business

⭐️ Mai Truong, Founder of Bo&Mei, creatively merging tradition with modern business practices

🎉 Come and celebrate the Lunar New Year with us in style!

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

Our Fireside Chat featuring venture-backed founders, will unveil the secrets to growing your business by delighting your customers. Gain priceless insights from those who have mastered the art of customer devotion.

Hear from Tanuj Joshi, an almost-bootstrapped founder who has made it to approximately $10M in revenue as the CEO/Co-Founder 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.

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) 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), who 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.

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 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, Jan 29, 8 PM: Restaurant week vegan/vegetarian dinner at abcV at Tin Building Full; Waitlist Available
Let's go to the famed vegetarian/vegan restaurant of Jean-Georges, now newly opened at the Tin building.

Mon, Jan 29, 8 PM: Aristotle Thinks Again - Off-Broadway Show 🎭 ~ 🆓 Tickets Full; Waitlist Available
Aristotle Thinks Again is part of Great Jones Rep's Humanismo: Ancient Futures Series.

Tue, Jan 30, 6 PM: Executive Panel Discussion with Finance Leaders
This evening will provide deep insights into the role of honesty in finance and business. Our distinguished panelists include CFA President John Knowles, finance expert Chris McMahon, and seasoned executive Zung Nguyen; each of whom is renowned for their ethical approach in the financial sector.

Tue, Jan 30, 6:30 PM: Kubernetes NYC Meetup
Join Plural CTO and Co-Founder Michael Guarino alongside ShipYard CEO Benjie D for a fireside chat.

Tue, Jan 30, 7 PM: Mundo Lingo
Join Plural CTO and Co-Founder Michael Guarino alongside ShipYard CEO Benjie D for a fireside chat.

Wed, Jan 31, 12 PM: NYC Investor Roadshow 2024
4 Month NYC Investor Roadshow with VCs, Angels & Tech Execs. Featuring VC Lunches, Fireside Chats and Virtual Meetings.

Thu, Feb 1, 7 PM: Crosscurrents Fireside Chat and Mixer - 2024 Tech Trends in Asia Full; Waitlist Available
Come join us for an evening of mindful networking and thought-provoking insights over food and drinks! CrossCurrents is an events series that aims to bring new perspectives on topical issues such as technology, geopolitics, and art through conversation and connections.

Thu, Feb 1, 7:30 PM: Supermomos Supper Club at Quality Bistro Full; Waitlist Available
Come join the Supermomos supper club for elevated French classics!

Fri, Feb 2, 5 PM: AI Day
In the vision to make artificial intelligence more accessible, we are hosting an AI day event on Feb 2.

Winter highlights!

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

Last Friday, we hosted the third iteration of the '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 University. More than 100 students and professionals in Blockchain gathered to share insights and make new connections 🥂

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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!