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This Week in NYC - This WED: Ivy++ FAANGs Rooftop Garden Party, Fintech Founders & Funders, Responsible AI Mini Summit, and More!

March 12, 2024

Hey homies,

We are 2 DAYS away from the Ivy++, FAANGs, and Financiers Rooftop Garden Party Presented by Supermomos 🪩  If you haven’t RSVPed, you’re missing out! This only happens once every few months. Dress code is formal or floral, and we’ll have space & time for mingling, making new friends, taking pics at our photobooth, dancing, and also dedicated sections for those who want to discuss career and/or meet singles. There will be something fun for everyone. Security will be tight so make sure you have an approved RSVP. We have 800+ RSVPs – come on time to avoid long lines!

This event is supported by Coffee Meets Bagel and Kadima Careers.

Couple of new things to share before we get to the events 😀 

Check out our new app feature for hosts

You can now see how many times someone has attended your events, add comments that are only visible to you so you can better tailor your events to attendees, and also check out more information about companies in case it helps you to better curate your events! Try it out and give us feedback 😆 

Start using your momo points to redeem tickets and freebies

We are also starting to let you redeem your momo points - starting with 10,000 momos if you want a guaranteed ticket to our Women’s Leadership Summit! Last week, we also gave away free copies of Hooked for 3,000 momos each at our masterclass with bestselling author Nir Eyal.

The Inclusive Ventures Lab is Morgan Stanley´s in-house startup accelerator focused on promoting financial inclusion and providing access to capital for early-stage technology and tech-enabled companies. Check it out asap as applications close March 15!

Spotlight

We have a special opportunity for the Supermomos community to learn from and meet with Pauline Brown, a brand-building guru and author of the book “Aesthetic Intelligence”. She was former Chairman of Louis Vuitton-Moet Hennessy (LVMH) USA, and also previously Managing Director at The Carlyle Group ($75 billion in assets under management) where she headed up their Consumer & Retail practice. While at Carlyle, she invested in and served on the boards of European sportswear brand Moncler and American beauty brand Philosophy. She is a board member of Neiman Marcus Group and faculty at Columbia Business School.

This exclusive and intimate experience is tailored to female founders, VCs, and entrepreneurial leaders in tech, consumer, and finance sectors, who aspire to elevate their brands and catapult their companies to the next level. There will be time for Q&A and also mingling with the other female leaders in the room.

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.

Wed, Mar 27, 9 AM: Supermomos Women's Leadership Summit at NYSE *10,000 momos to bypass selection & redeem a free pass

We have 2 new speakers added to our Supermomos Women’s Leadership Summit in NYC:

• Exited Founder, Stax - $1B+ valuation, $150M+ ARR
• Chief Investment Officer, Koherent Incorporated, Single Family Office
• Former Chairman of Louis Vuitton-Moet Hennessy (LVMH) USA
• Managing Director of New York Ventures (New York State’s venture arm)
• Co-Founder of SoulCycle (fitness company, acquired by Equinox)
• Co-Founder of Paperless Post (software company that enables management of online invitations, used by 175M+ people)
• Netherlands Ambassador to the US
• Head Chef of Aquavit (top NYC restaurant with 2 Michelin stars)
and more!

The summit will be held on March 27 at the New York Stock Exchange, home of the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization.

It will be a full-day summit from 9 am to 5:30 pm, including panels, networking lunch, and high tea for 70 women leaders including founders, VCs, execs, and also leaders in the public sphere.

The summit is free to join for those who are selected. We have limited delegate passes for service provider patrons/sponsors at $999 (first come first serve).

Supermomos female members with 10,000 momos can bypass selection and redeem a pass for 10,000 momos. Email [email protected] to redeem!

Security will be very tight and only approved attendees will be allowed in.

Supermomos x Microsoft are bringing together top minds in AI ML for an evening supercharged with insight in the Responsible AI space, featuring perspectives from world-class operators, investors, and founders across the ecosystem.

We will feature a presentation and demo on deepfakes, a panel with top execs in the AI space, and curated lightning talks. It will be a great way to digest what everyone is building and working on in the AI ML and Responsible AI space.

There will be time for interactive Q&A, engaging with the speakers, and also mingling with other founders, product leaders, and executives. Complimentary bites and drinks will be provided!

Thu, Mar 14, 7 PM: From Whispers to Wow: Improve your Public Speaking! Full; Waitlist Available

Join Willie, part of our Momo Squad to improve your public speaking! Ready to step up your public speaking game and connect with other like-minded folks who are also on a journey of self-improvement? Join us for a casual, supportive meetup designed to help you gain confidence and hone your communication skills in a safe and encouraging environment.

Hosted by Momo Squad Esther! She is a member of the popular “Eat Something New in Queens” Facebook group (ig: @qns_together) which has put together discounts for participating Queens restaurants all month long for the month of March (restaurant-month-2024.queenstogether.org). March is definitely Queens restaurant month!

In the spirit of exploring delicious, diverse and ethnic cuisines in my hometown borough, we will be meeting at Bolivian Llama Party for salteñas (which has been described as a cross between empanadas and a soup dumpling) then heading off to another stop in Sunnyside for actual momos at a Supermomos event!

You are cordially invited to join us for an unforgettable evening moderated by Director Jasmine Ray, Mayor's Office of Sports, Wellness and Recreation.

Panelists include: Gail Marquis, Olympian; Scott Havens, President of The Mets; Hiren Chauhan, Empire State Titans Founder; Jon Ledecky, NY Islanders Co-Owner; Jennifer O'Sullivan, New York City Football Club COO; Rob Simmelkjaer, NY Road Runners CEO

Ticket price is $160, and will include a tour of Gracie Mansion, Cocktail Reception & Hors d'oeuvres and Photo Ops, as well as a Panel Discussion. All proceeds go to Gracie Mansion Conservancy - a private not-for-profit corporation established in 1981 to preserve, maintain and enhance Gracie Mansion - one of the oldest surviving wood structures in Manhattan and a member of The Historic House Trust.

We invite an exclusive group of founders to join us for a complimentary dinner at Don Angie, co-hosted by Supermomos, Zendesk, and 1919 Investment Counsel.

Requirement to join: founders who have at least $10-100M+ in revenue or funding.

We are reserving 15 spots for venture-backed founders at Don Angie, known for its difficulty in securing a reservation: “$200 just to get in the door”, by NY MAG. Don Angie has garnered a tremendous amount of critical acclaim, receiving a glowing, 2-star critic’s pick review from the New York Times in 2018 and being named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2018.

We will have segments of facilitated conversation to help everyone to get to know each other better by the end of the night. It will be an evening of likeminded company, knowledge exchange and learning from fellow founders at similar stages, and a good time over great food & drinks!

We invite you to join us for the Women in AI ML Mini Summit With Microsoft. Come and learn about what other women in the AI ML space are building, and investing in, share insights and ideas, and find collaborators & potential co-founders. There will be fireside chat, lightning talks from the crowd, and networking/mingling.

Speakers include Partner at Intel Capital, Founder of Oova (raised $12.5M), Former Head of Data Science at Moet Hennessy, and Sr. PMM at Microsoft.

This event is in collaboration with Microsoft. 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.

Join us this April for our Fintech Founders & Funders Fireside Chat and Mixer co-hosted with Silicon Valley Bank and Supermomos. We will feature three incredible Fintech Founders and Funders on a fireside chat and will have time for networking and mingling over light bites and drinks.

  • Jillian Williams, Partner, Cowboy Ventures ($260M across 2 funds)

  • Tess Bloch, Co-Founder, Spade (Real-time merchant intelligence for the card ecosystem; raised ~$15M)

  • Nelson Chu, Co-Founder, Percent (Platform for sourcing, structuring, syndicating, monitoring, and servicing private credit transactions; raised $48.5M)

Shoutout to our co-host, Silicon Valley Bank. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of some of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB’s parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA ), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com

Thank you Gunderson Dettmer and Vouch for supporting this event.

Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy.

Vouch is reimagining insurance for the innovators of today and disruptors of tomorrow.

Thu, Apr 4, 6:30 PM: Proof of Community: NYC by Shardeum Spotlight

🌐 We're back for the forth iteration of 'Proof of Community' event in NYC by Shardeum

Our past events were a huge success, with more than 100 web3 folks gathered to build meaningful partnerships and friendships.

🧠 Network and learn about the latest industry trends in Web3
🌟 Discover more about Shardeum
💡 Share your web3 products and ideas to angels and Web3 enthusiasts for potential collaboration, advice, and opportunities
💼 Meet potential employers and employees to supercharge your career in the blockchain space

Shardeum is an up and coming EVM-based L1 that uses dynamic state sharding to achieve linear scalability while retaining atomic composability across shards.

Events this week

Mon, Mar 11, 6 PM: AI Side Hustle Ideas: How AI Can Help You Boost Income in 2024?
​Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and collaboration as we explore the exciting possibilities of AI side hustles!

Tue, Mar 12, 7 PM: Mundo Lingo
100s of people from around the 🌎 meet weekly to socialise, 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, Mar 13, 5 PM: Product Growth Drinks with Segwise
Bringing together Product Growth operators to chat about how we expect AI to fit into our workflows and help us drive more growth with less.

Wed, Mar 13, 5:30 PM: Female Founders Event at 5 Iron Golf FIDI
Celebrating International Women’s Day with an intimate group of Female Founders who want to talk shop over a round of virtual golf. The event will be from 5:30pm to 7:00pm with light sips & snacks.

Wed, Mar 13, 7 PM: Ivy++, FAANGs, and Financiers Rooftop Garden Party Presented by Supermomos 🪩 Spotlight
The Ivy++, FAANGs, Financiers Rooftop Garden Party, presented by Supermomos, is set to be an unforgettable evening of elegance, dancing, and networking among the brightest minds from the world's most prestigious universities. This exclusive event will take place in one of New York City's most coveted rooftop lounge venues. With a panoramic view of the city skyline, the gala promises a magical backdrop for alumni to reconnect, share ideas, and create new memories.

Thu, Mar 14, 5:30 PM: Responsible AI Mini-Summit with Microsoft, feat. Venture-backed Founders, VCs, Execs building in AI ML Spotlight
Supermomos x Microsoft are bringing together top minds in AI ML for an evening supercharged with insight in the Responsible AI space, featuring perspectives from world-class operators, investors, and founders across the ecosystem.

Thu, Mar 14, 12 PM: Scaling Globally
Join us to learn about global expansion and hear scaling stories from Snapchat & Dataiku and how to engage with VCs on the topic through Firstmark's perspective.

Thu, Mar 14, 7 PM: From Whispers to Wow: Improve your Public Speaking! Spotlight
Ready to step up your public speaking game and connect with other like-minded folks who are also on a journey of self-improvement? Join us for a casual, supportive meetup designed to help you gain confidence and hone your communication skills in a safe and encouraging environment.

Thu, Mar 14, 7 PM: Tech Gather NYC March Meetup
Be you Product, UI, Coder or Solutions or any of the buzz terms our industry throws out there, come unwind at a chill Irish pub on Fulton with cheap drinks and stay for a top-notch (free!) karaoke session next door.

Thu, Mar 14, 7:30 PM: Supermomos Supper Club at Balade Full; Waitlist Available
Come join the Supermomos Supper Club for Lebanese food!

Sat, Mar 16, 2:45 PM: Bollywood Dance Class
Come through and learn a Bollywood choreography, or simply get a great workout in!

Sat, Mar 16, 3 PM: Inaugural Eat in Queens Event: Bolivian Llama Party and Actual Momos x Supermomos in Sunnyside Spotlight
In the spirit of exploring delicious, diverse and ethnic cuisines in my hometown borough, we will be meeting at Bolivian Llama Party for salteñas (which has been described as a cross between empanadas and a soup dumpling) then heading off to another stop in Sunnyside for actual momos at a Supermomos event!

Spring highlights!

Thu, Mar 21, 5 PM: Tech and Finance 🌱Spring Happy Hour

Thu, Mar 21, 7 PM: Secrets of the Vine Spotlight

Fri, Mar 22, 6:30 PM: Corporate Strategy Happy Hour

Sun, Mar 24, 9:30 AM: Hike at the Mohonk Preserve

Sun, Mar 24, 11 AM: Let's play Holi together

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30 PM: Private Founders Dinner at Don Angie Spotlight

Thu, Mar 28, 6 PM: Women in AI ML Mini Summit With Microsoft Spotlight

Thu, Apr 4, 6:30 PM: Proof of Community: NYC by Shardeum Spotlight

Sun, Apr 28, 6 AM: NYCRUNS Half Marathon

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What Happened Last Week

We hosted a Product Masterclass with Nir Eyal (Best-selling Author of Hooked) last Friday over hearty breakfast and coffee, with a mini book signing session afterward. Huge shoutout to Nir for such a candid and informative masterclass along with an amazingly insightful 45-min Q&A session. We learned so much from you 🤓

Thank you to our co-host, Singapore Global Network (SGN), for making all of this happen! Singapore Global Network: a community also passionate about building connections and creating opportunities, and your friend from Singapore!

This event was made possible by 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.

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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!