This Week in NYC (Jul 17 2023) - Big Tech (FAANG) Happy Hour, Hike at Breakneck Ridge, AI and Ethics Rooftop Meetup, Gotham Jazz and Swing night, & more!

Hey homies,

We're still riding high on the energy from last Friday's Super AI ML Summit! Find out more about it in the community section, and don't miss this week's exciting events listed below!

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Spotlight

Thur, Jul 20, 6:30-9PM: Big Tech (FAANG) Happy Hour

Hey, tech folks! Come down to the Big Tech Hour to meet with your peers from other major tech companies. It's a no-fuss, no-formality event, just good drinks, tasty snacks, and cool convos. Who knows, you might make some new buddies or hatch the next unicorn idea. Will be hosted in a bar in Midtown

This event is exclusively for current employees of Meta, Google, Amazon, Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft.

Sat, Jul 22, 9:30AM-5PM: Hike at Breakneck Ridge ⛰️

Join us as we escape the summer heat of the Big Apple 🍎 and journey further upstate to hike Breakneck Ridge ⛰️! 9:30AM, Meet at Grand Central🗽; 9:50AM, Depart from Grand Central 🚂; 11:20AM, Arrive at Breakneck Ridge ⛰️

The trail BEGINS with a moderate rock scramble 🧗🏽‍♂️! Wear comfortable sneakers 👟! Bring lots of water🧊! Brings sunglasses 😎 and sunscreen ☀️!

Events this week

Mon, Jul 17, 5:30-7:30PM: Tech Happy Hour @ Sour Mouse

Curated happy hour for founders, investors & operators! Tech-talk over tipples!

Tue, Jul 18, 9-11PM: AI and Ethics Rooftop Meetup

Unwind under the stars at NYC's largest rooftop garden as we discuss responsible AI design!

Wed, Jul 19, 6:30-11PM: Gotham Jazz / Swing

Swing into midweek with soulful Jazz music!

Wed, Jul 19, 7-9PM: Intro Improv workshop

Boost your confidence with our two-hour improv workshop, designed for tech and business professionals to apply these fundamentals in their career!

Thur, Jul 20, 5-7PM: Thursday Volleyball @ Domino Park

Spike up your evening with adrenaline at Domino Park's Volleyball event!

Thur, Jul 20, 6:30-9PM: Big Tech (FAANG) Happy Hour

Enjoy good drinks, tasty snacks, and engaging conversations in a Midtown bar. You might find new friends or your next big idea!

Thur, Jul 20, 7-9PM: Supermomos Supper Club at Panorama

Come experience culinary delights and thoughtful conversation with us!

Thur, Jul 20, 7-8PM: Complete Guide for First-Time Home Buyer in NYC

Join our online seminar for a concise guide on home buying in NYC, covering process, costs, and property types.

Sat, Jul 22, 9:30AM-5PM: Hike at Breakneck Ridge ⛰️

Kickstart your weekend with a refreshing hike at Breakneck Ridge!

Sat, Jul 22, 12-2PM: Gumbo Bar Saturday Brunch with live jazz

Savor the combo of Jazz music and delicious brunch this Saturday!

Sat, Jul 22, 12-5PM: Stanford picnic with Ivy League, MIT, Berkeley, Oxbridge, etc.

Join top minds for a day of leisure and intellectual exchange.

Sun, Jul 23, 4-9PM: The Grand Grass Picnic of 2023

Bring your favorite food, drinks, and games for an afternoon filled with fun, friends, and celebration!

Summer highlights

Wed, Jul 26, 6:30-8PM: Ping Pong Unwind for Startup founders/investors

Wed, Jul 26, 7-9PM: Intermediate Improv Workshop

Thur, Jul 27, 1:15-4PM: Improv class and happy hour for B2B fintech operators

Sat, Jul 29, 4:30-7PM: Central Park Saturday: Fun, Friends & Games

Sun, Jul 30, 1-3PM: Spicy Wing Showdown - Large event

Wed, Aug 2, 12:30-1:30PM: Lunch Khakis: Monthly catch up for Singapore's business community in New York

Wed, Aug 2, 6-9PM: Startup Grind feat. Edwina Yeo (Supermomos)

Thur, Aug 3, 6-11:55PM: Dinner at Williamsburg, Flamenco and whatever

Mon, Aug 7, 4-6PM: Exclusive Pre-seed Investor Reception

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What Happened Last Week

Still buzzing from Super AI ML Summit last Friday, co-hosted together with Two Sigma Ventures! We were sold out, and had a really amazing & curated group in AI ML & Data Science! Speakers included new founders (ex-Director Meta AI, AWS and MD Goldman); investors (Partner at Two Sigma Ventures; MD at Insight Partners); and builders (Head of AI Infra, NVIDIA and VP of AI & Data at Reddit), whose profound insights have set a new benchmark in the AI/ML space. Thank you also to our attendees - your engagement, curiosity, and insightful questions elevated the experience for all! And of course our community volunteers who literally ran the event ❤️

Thanks to the generosity of Perkins Coie LLP, we were able to further support females and underrepresented minority groups, and foster a more diverse AI/ML scene. We're excited to share that ~40% of our attendees were female! A big shoutout to all our sponsors/partners, including Perkins Coie LLP, Silicon Valley Bank, Twilio, Moveworks, MobiDev, deepset, TriNet, Invisible Technologies Inc., and Microsoft, for making this summit possible!

Last week, we kicked off with an Uptown Food Market, followed by a Cantonese Meet, an intimate dinner that blended food with cultural discourse. Then we had two game nights - Trivia Night, followed by Social Deception Game Night. To top it off, we had a group that unwound at Silvana, soaking in the speakeasy vibes and live music. Stay tuned for more adventures this week!

THANK YOU to the community builders & hosts for inviting the momo community to share these memories with you. We encourage more folks to do the same and invite us to join you in your favorite activities 🙂 🎉

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Much love, Edwina