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This Week in NYC (Oct 16 2023) - AI ML at Microsoft, SuperMarketing feat. Coffee Meets Bagel & Viz.ai, Learn to 3-5X revenue without dilution, & more!

October 17, 2023

Hey homies,

BIG congratulations to Birce from Medtronic for winning the Top Superhost of September 🥳 She is walking away with a complimentary yoga class from House of Flow and cheese & charcuterie from Happy Boards for 15 friends!

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Remember to check out October rankings on our supermomos.com home page under the “Superhosts” section! We already have 4 people tying for #1.

Spotlight

Discover the cutting-edge advancements in AI technology shaping NYC’s startup landscape together with Microsoft, as we feature 2 venture-backed founders doing lightning talks about what they are building. You will also get the chance to explore the world of Azure OpenAI Service in a practical demo, which will consist of introducing users to the Azure OpenAI service, briefly going over some of the key features, demo how to ground a chatbot using their own data in the AOAI platform, and discuss when to use RAG vs Fine-Tuning.

Also check out our official AI ML collection of resources with Microsoft here! https://aka.ms/supermomosAI 🥳

Thank you Microsoft and Perkins Coie for being our wonderful patrons of the AI ML community in NYC! Microsoft is a multinational technology corporation – the world's leading technology company that has a profound impact on various sectors, including software, hardware, cloud computing, and personal computing.

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

Shoutout to Lunar Hard Seltzers - you can look forward to drinking them at the event, in addition to delicious Cometeer espresso martinis, decaf coffees, and yummy pizza! 🍕🍕🍕 There will be time for networking and meeting a curated group of AI ML founders, builders, and investors in the space!

Discover potent sales and partnership strategies at SuperConnect's NY Tech Week edition. Learn from Radha Amalraj, VP of Sales at Immutable and former Global Head of Business Partnerships at Meta, alongside Chloe Ho, GTM of Scale AI, bringing her experience from Wharton and Harvard Business School. There will be deep-dive sessions led by top-tier professionals and real-world strategies sharing sessions proven for business growth.

This event will be highly curated for Sales, BD, and Partnerships professionals in NYC and great for networking as well. Don't miss this exclusive SuperConnect edition.

Unlock the secrets to scaling your business at our special event, and learn how to 3-5X your MRR and achieve millions of ARR with minimal venture funding!

This event will feature an exclusive discussion with the CEO of Lighter Capital and 3 of Lighter's portfolio companies - Style Arcade, Qmedic, and Boost My School. Learn about their founding journey and how the Founders of Lighter strategically managed their funding and capital to triple their MRR without taking dilutive capital! There will also be time for casual networking session over drinks, and connecting with fellow founders and the VC community.

Lighter Capital is the leader in Revenue-Based Financing. Non-dilutive, quick, and easy financing to empower your startup’s growth.

Techstars NYC Powered by JP Morgan is celebrating the dynamism and diversity of NYC's tech ecosystem! We are hosting this intimate event with top NY-based founders and investors at Techstars' Chelsea HQ. Approval is required to attend.

This event will include a panel of VCs (including Founder of Gaingels & VC from Serena Ventures) moderated by Techstars' Managing Director Gary Stewart, as well as a pitch-off featuring five promising NYC founders from a range of backgrounds. The event will culminate with a happy hour social.

Join the dialogue with Jackie Anzaroot, the driving force behind the global brand of Coffee Meets Bagel, and Jieun (Whang) Choe, the strategic mind serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Viz.ai (AI Healthcare unicorn).

Get deep insights from leading marketing mavens in the tech sector and expert strategies derived from successful real-world campaigns. There will be an opportunity to network within a curated circle of industry front-runners.

Events this week

The Creative's Compass – A workshop on how to overcome your subconscious visibility and perception blocks

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30 PM: Bushwick Silent Read/Write

Let's do a Reading & Writing session! Bring your own reading/writing to work on!

Tue, Oct 17, Tue, 7:00 PM: Language Exchange - Mundo Lingo

Join us for Mundo Lingo, a fun language exchange in New York! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, practice a foreign language, and enjoy good company.

New York AI Users will bring together AI enthusiasts in the New York area who use or want to use AI to meet their creative, entrepreneurial, and technical aspirations.

The Dinner Table brings together business, technology, and creativity into an immersive experience where people can connect over wine, art, and food.

Whether you're single, in a relationship, or just curious, this event is for everyone! Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain some valuable dating insights and have a great time with like-minded individuals.

Fri, Oct 20, 11 AM: WFF (Work From Friday)

Working from 🏠 is great. But it can get repetitive. Come to WFF (Work From Friday) and change the vibe.

Fri, Oct 20, 5 PM: AI x Web3 Rooftop Drinks

Startup investors, co-founders, engineers, data scientists, marketers, partnerships, and community builders in the AI and Web3 space are all welcome.

We are featuring Peng T. Ong, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures ($300M+ AUM), investing in Series A tech founders in Southeast Asia. He was the Co-Founder of match.com, which is now part of the Match Group ($10B+ Valuation; owns Hinge, Tinder, OkCupid, and many more). Peng is also a Chair at Solve Education!, enabling people to empower themselves through education. He is also part of the International Board of Advisors at the University of Texas, Austin.

Fri, Oct 20, 7:30 PM: Supermomos Supper Club at Obica Mozzarella Bar Full; Waitlist available

Come join the Supermomos Supper Club to eat Italian and lots of fresh mozzarella!

Tired of apps like hinge? Want to meet new people in person? Then come check out my fall mixer, and bring your single friends.

🍽️ Enjoy a 3-course dinner from our private chef!

Sun, Oct 22, 2 PM: The Great Fall Picnic

Fall is almost over and what better way to commemorate an amazing year of outdoor gatherings than with one last picnic in Central Park?

Join us for "Mocktails for Light-Minded People," a gathering for everyone seeking good energy and good vibes. Whether you're into healing, yoga, meditation, astrology, spiritual practices, or self-care, all are invited to this meetup.

Fall highlights!

Fri, Oct 27, 11 AM: WFF (Work From Friday)

Sat, Oct 28, 9 AM: 🚂 Sight-Seeing in Philly 🔔 🍁🥊

Wed, Nov 1, 9 AM: Startup Lean Coffee

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What Happened Last Week

AWESOME night spent with Bachelor in Paradise's Joe Amabile chatting about how he met Serena Pitt, fell in love, and kept the spark alive at our Celebrity x Tech Singles Mixer! Thank you to the one and only Adam Cohen-Aslatei for hosting it. Always a pleasure to co-host an event with Tawkify 💕

Big shout out to Lunar Hard Seltzer for always supporting the NYC Tech (Singles) community 😉 They’re our community’s absolute favorite!

⭐ 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 :)

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Signing off from The Yard!
Edwina 💜💛