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This Week in NYC (Oct 30 2023) - FAANG++ Holiday Gala, DevFest by Google Developer Groups NYC, Techies Give Back with New York Public Library, Fireside & Mixer with Everywhere Ventures' Jenny Fielding & Scott Hartley, & more!

October 31, 2023

Hey homies,

Happy Halloween!! Hope everyone has a spooky week 👻 🎃 A few cool things to share with the community before we get on to the events 🤗

⭐ Join an exclusive group of professionals working at similar companies in your city! ⭐ Introducing company verification (See the top banner on our home page): You can now verify your work email to have a verified checkmark on your profile and access to exclusive groups & events ✅ Click the banner on our website or app to verify!

⭐ Best AI resources ⭐ Microsoft Reactor’s Make Azure AI Real series is a collection of AI livestreams focused on AI technical labs from experts at Microsoft. Learn how to use Microsoft AI tools and services, such as Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI Service, and more. Also - check out Generative AI for Beginners from Microsoft’s AI team! It is a self-paced 12 lesson course helping learners like you build Generative AI applications.

⭐ Accelerator opportunity from Diageo (owner of 200 beverage brands including Johnnie Walker and Guinness) ⭐ Diageo Accelerator for technology startups is an opportunity to partner alongside one of the largest global luxury brands. Why apply? Equity-free, remote, mentorship, Fortune 500 exposure, and potential pilot contract with Diageo. Who should apply? Technology startups that will complement Diageo brands in creating a better consumer experience. Series A to growth stage. Deadline – Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, apply ASAP here (deadline - November 24).

P.S. October is almost over! Remember to check out Oct rankings on our supermomos.com home page under the “Superhosts” section, and host more great events to win a free chef-made healthy dinner for you & 10 friends by Square Fare! 💜💛 Leaderboard will be finalized as of end of next week, since we started it late too 🙂 

If you have any exciting products you’d like to share with the community, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] !

Spotlight

Calling all founders, leaders, investors, and other allies in NYC! Make new friends with likeminds in the tech ecosystem, exchange ideas and knowledge, and learn all about the co-founding relationship from Jenny Fielding and Scott Hartley - Co-Founders & Managing Partners at Everywhere Ventures (formerly The Fund).

Learn about how Jenny and Scott found each other and decided to be each other's co-founders! Our conversation will delve into the nuances of co-founder dynamics and other crucial aspects that drive a successful partnership, as well as tips on how to find and keep a co-founder. There will also be an open Q&A session.

This event is made possible by our patron Perkins Coie. Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents emerging and growth companies across all stages of their life cycle – from founder to IPO.

Exclusively for Founders & VCs. Calling female founders and VCs (allies welcome): Join us to make new connections, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from Grace Ng, Co-Head of Consumer Tech at Point 72 Ventures, during an intimate fireside chat.

530-6 PM: Complimentary legal office hours with Perkins Coie, over wine & snacks
6-8 PM: Panel and networking - the event will start and end very punctually!

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 helps Founders to accelerate bold ideas by building a strong foundation with the best talent in product, engineering, design, sales & marketing. They have supported over 500 companies and placed over 4,000 world-class people into seed to D startups and corporate ventures. If you’re a Founder or Hiring Manager looking for Talent, Bamboo Crowd is built on a flexible fee structure and payment model not seen before in traditional hiring – contact them today to find out more. Email: [email protected]

Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses. Through our software and as a partner, we help our customers take care of their teams, streamline their operations, and navigate the complex aspects of managing a workforce with confidence. To achieve this, we are uncompromising in our focus on building for small businesses and understanding their unique needs. Our flexible platform empowers them to assemble powerful self-service capabilities to meet their payroll, tax, HR, and compliance needs. Plus, we’ve got their back with 24/7 human support, on-demand expertise, and access to high-quality benefits designed for the modern workforce.

Calling all passionate individuals to participate as mentors, guiding, and inspiring teenagers on their journey toward a bright future with the historic New York Public Library!

We will kickstart the event with a special meet & greet exclusively for mentors, giving the mentors the opportunity to connect with like-minded tech enthusiasts, network, and exchange ideas. You will engage with teens in facilitated small groups, allowing personalized attention and meaningful interactions. Share your expertise, discuss career paths, and provide guidance to help them navigate the world of technology.

This is a one-time mentoring session. By participating in Techies Give Back, you'll be investing in the future of these promising teenagers while fostering a sense of community and collaboration among mentors. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of tech leaders. Sign up now!

📣Calling all tech professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and developers in NYC!

🗽 On November 11th, The Times Center will be transformed into an innovation and learning hub where you can meet the best and brightest from the tech and business worlds and hear their insights on the latest trends and technologies.

💫From AI/ML to Android, Web to Cloud, you'll learn everything you need to know to stay ahead of the curve. And with famous speakers, keynotes, panels, food, drinks, and fun, you're sure to have a blast.

🤝You'll also have the chance to meet and network with members of the Google Chrome, Maps, Policy, Android, and Women Techmakers teams from all over the US and abroad.

Invite & approval only: The biggest end-of-year holiday party for FAANG++ in NYC is back again. End the year with a bang - make new friends and reconnect with old ones in the business & tech community :)

There will be guest DJs, lucky draws, and prizes. The theme is the Great Gatsby. The dress code is black tie.

Featuring a group best-dressed contest - the leaderboard will be based on companies with the most # best-dressed people. Each company will need at least 5 reps to be eligible to join this event.

Events this week

Join us to discuss Chapters 1 and 2 of “Radical Candor” - a book providing clear and honest guidance on the fundamentals of leadership.

Join us for a fireside chat that delves deep into the harmonious dance between product development and engineering innovation.

Tue, Oct 31, 5 PM: A Halloween Vibe 🎃

Halloween parade, yummy food, and end the night with karaoke!

Wed, Nov 1, 9 AM: Startup Lean Coffee

Help each other continuously improve by sharing some of the questions, concerns, challenges, opportunities, and experiences that we have all encountered in our startup journeys.

Experience a day of productive networking and coworking at WeWork Tower 49, located in the epicenter of New York City.

​​​​Tech Dinner Series (TDS) connects founders, investors, operators & developers over selectively curated and intimate dinner & drinks happy hour experiences across New York City, Silicon Valley, & Seattle.

Calling all founders, leaders, investors, and other allies in NYC! (men are welcome) Make new friends with likeminds in the tech ecosystem, exchange ideas and knowledge, and learn from Jenny Fielding and Scott Hartley - Co-Founders & Managing Partners at Everywhere Ventures (formerly The Fund).

Fri, Nov 3, 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.

Come join the Supermomos Supper Club to eat delicious South Indian food!

Sun, Nov 5, 3 PM: Jog & Tacos

Run & tacos Sunday!

It’s the annual cheer party at the NYC Marathon Finish Line where we throw the biggest finish line party for the last finishers of the marathon 🏃‍♀️🏃❤️🥳

Fall highlights!

Tue, Nov 7, 6:30 PM: Unlocking Financial Success: WINii’s Debut Spotlight

Tue, Nov 7, 6:50 PM: AI x Web3 Cofounders Dinner

Fri, Nov 10, 10 AM: WFF (Work From Friday)

Sat, Nov 11, 10 AM: DevFest NYC 2023: The Tech Event of the Year Spotlight

Sat, Nov 11, 6 PM: Jersey City Indian food tour

Sun, Nov 12, 10 AM: Hike at Chikahoki Falls

Mon, Nov 27, 7 PM: Verses & Vibration

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What Happened Last Week

The Supermomos community had a blast last Halloweekend 👻 🎃 

Kevin from Google hosted an amazing costume party at his private lounge, including DJ John Constantine from the community – thank you Kevin for always hosting fun events! On Saturday, folks from Google, Amazon, D.E. Shaw, and many more headed out to the beach to enjoy the amazing warm weather.

We spent a wonderful evening last Thursday with technical women in AI, ML, and Data at NYC, co-hosted with (WiMLDS) Women in Machine Learning & Data Science NYC Chapter 💛 Huge thank you to the female founders, builders, investors, and allies who gave such candid lightning talks!

⭐ 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!
Edwina 💜💛