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SUMMARY:fnNYC Chapter Presents: Visual Leadership Workshop with Todd Cherches
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin the fnNYC Chapter on October 24 for an exclusive IN-PERSON workshop on Visual Leadership. \nIn this interactive workshop\, led by Todd Cherches\, bestselling author and renowned speaker\, you’ll learn how to leverage the power of visual thinking to become a more effective leader. Based on his bestselling book\, VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life\, and inspired by his TEDx talk\, “The Power of Visual Thinking\,” this workshop is designed specifically for startup founders. \nAs a startup founder\, clear communication is essential. This workshop will equip you with the skills to: \n\nCraft compelling presentations and pitches.\nEffectively communicate your vision to your team and investors.\nBoost collaboration and problem-solving within your startup.\n\nVenue: Betaworks \nAddress: 29 Little W 12th St\, New York\, NY 10014 \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nGrowth Chair: Ford Seeman\nMembership Chair: Dave Renz\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-chapter-presents-visual-leadership-workshop-with-todd-cherches/
LOCATION:Betaworks 29 Little West 12th Street New York\, NY 10014\, 29 Little West 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in New York City for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: PHD Terrace | Dream Midtown \nAddress: 210 W 55th St\, New York\, NY 10019 \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nGrowth Chair: Ford Seeman\nMembership Chair: Dave Renz\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-chapter-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Dream Midtown\, by Hyatt\, 210 West 55th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Founder Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in New York City for a Founder Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Brass Monkey\, NYC \nCash Bar! \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nMembership/Growth Chair: Dave Renz\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-founder-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Brass Monkey\, 55 Little West 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain: Insiders Guide to Investors
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nTired of the “spray and pray” approach to startup fundraising? \nJoin us on April 24 for an evening designed to pull back the curtain and provide a rare glimpse into the minds of angel investors and VCs. Hear directly from a panel of investors as they share the pressures and motivations that drive their investment decisions. This event\, hosted by Founders Network’s fnNYC Chapter\, will give startup founders actionable intelligence on finding the right capital at the right time. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nInvestor Perspectives: Gain insider knowledge on how angels and VCs evaluate potential investments. Understand the key differences in their timelines\, risk tolerance\, and return expectations. \nActionable Insights: Discover practical takeaways to refine your fundraising strategy. Learn how to target the right investors for your venture and craft a more compelling pitch. \nQ&A: Get answers to your individual questions. Gain valuable insights that will empower you to build stronger relationships with potential investors. \nFollowing the panel discussion\, founders will have the opportunity to mingle with investors during cocktail hour. \n  \nAbout the Speakers:\nKelley Mak \nKelley Mak is a General Partner at Work-Bench\, where he focuses on investments in areas including security\, cloud and developer tools.Prior to Work-Bench\, Kelley covered the security market as an industry analyst at Forrester Research. Kelley also leads corporate engagement at Work-Bench\, where he is the key point for the firm’s relationship with forward-thinking technology executives across the Fortune 1000 and web-scale organizations. He works closely with these leaders on enterprise technology trends transforming data and analytics\, infrastructure\, security\, and the future of work. Kelley is a graduate of Boston College with a B.S. in Physics and Philosophy. \nEric Berry \nFor approximately 11 years\, Eric Berry served as the CEO and co-founder of TripleLift. Throughout this time\, TripleLift consistently achieved profitability with a remarkable growth rate\, boasting a “rule of” 70+ metric. The company’s success was further underscored by its recognition on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for an impressive six consecutive years\, spanning from 2017 to 2022. \nAfter close to a decade of leadership\, during which he operated with less than $17 million in invested capital\, Eric Berry successfully sold TripleLift to Vista Equity Partners for just under $1.5 billion. This deal marked one of the most significant cash returns in the history of the New York tech scene. \nIn addition to this achievement\, Eric Berry orchestrated the acquisition of the Swiss company 1plusX for $150 million\, playing a pivotal role in the negotiation process and facilitating the seamless integration of the company on a global scale. \nHis entrepreneurial prowess has been recognized on various fronts\, including an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2019\, alongside multiple prestigious “40 under 40” awards. \nEric Berry’s educational background includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science from MIT\, as well as a J.D. from NYU School of Law. Prior to his tenure at TripleLift\, he gained valuable experience as an M&A attorney at a prominent PE-focused law firm\, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. \nMitchell Harounian \nMitchell Harounian is an accomplished investor with a portfolio spanning over 12 companies across various sectors. Currently serving as a board member at Genetica Technology\, Mitchell brings extensive experience in strategic leadership and business development. Concurrently\, Mitchell is an associate at TR Ventures and is completing a rigorous VC and PE program at Columbia Business School\, further honing expertise in investment strategies and entrepreneurial ventures. \n\n\n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nMembership/Growth Chair: Dave Renz\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/behind-the-curtain-insiders-guide-to-investors/
LOCATION:First Citizens Bank\, First Citizens Bank 13th Floor 11 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Chapter Kick Off Event “Future Unleashed”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fnNYC Chapter Kick-Off Event: “Future Unleashed\,” where we’ll explore emerging markets\, business models\, and consumer behavior trends. Get ready for an evening filled with networking\, insightful discussions\, and a glimpse into the future. \nIn an engaging panel discussion\, founders will hear from Piyush Tantia\, chief innovation officer and board member at ideas42\, the oldest and largest nonprofit focused on applying behavioral economics and psychology\, and Kip Meyer\, managing director\, Custom Partnerships in the US for IESE Business School. The discussion will also feature young adults sharing their take on emerging markets like AI and climate change. \n5:30 – 6:00: Networking \n6:00 – 6:15: Intros \n6:15 – 7:00: Panel Discussion \n7:00 – 7:20: Roundtable Discussion \n7:20 – 7:30: Roundtable Reports \n7:30 – 8:00: Networking \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nMembership/Growth Chair: Dave Renz\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nPiyush Tantia is Chief Innovation Officer and board member at ideas42\, the oldest and largest nonprofit focused on applying Behavioral Economics and Psychology to invent fresh solutions to tough social problems. As ideas42’s founding Executive Director until 2018\, he built the organization starting from a small research initiative at Harvard University to an independent non-profit that runs 80 – 100 innovation projects across 30 countries. Since joining ideas42 in 2009 he has worked closely with leading academics from Harvard\, MIT and Princeton to design and implement solutions in various areas including charitable giving\, household finance\, education\, international development\, poverty\, criminal justice and healthcare. \nPrior to joining ideas42\, Piyush was a Partner at the leading strategy consulting firm\, Oliver Wyman. Piyush serves on the advisory board for the Master of Behavioral and Decision Science program at Penn\, has been a visiting lecturer at the Princeton Woodrow Wilson School\, and frequently lectures at Harvard and Wharton. Piyush has served on the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Behavior and various boards. Most recently\, Piyush was selected to be a 2021-22 Causal Inference Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. \nHe holds an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government\, a B.S.Econ from the Wharton School and a B.S.E. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania. \n\n  \nKip Meyer is managing director\, Custom Partnerships in the US for IESE Business School.  IESE’s MBA is ranked #3 in the world by the Financial Times and #2 for Executive Education. IESE’s main campus is in Barcelona\, Spain. \nKip has been with IESE for 13 years designing and delivering leadership and management programs to organizations that include: United Nations\, Oracle\, Merck\, Chubb\, Liberty Mutual\, Harman International\, European Broadcasting Union\, Terumo\, and more.  Prior to joining IESE\, Kip spent 14 years at Time Warner in a variety of sales and marketing roles. \nKip has an MBA from Duke University and an AB from Harvard University.  Kip is also an executive coach.\nHere are two short articles sharing the kind or research and support that is offered to founders by  IESE Business School:  \nhttps://www.iese.edu/stories/eu-commission-entrepreneurship/ \nhttps://www.iese.edu/stories/iese-launches-founders-radar-with-crunchbase/ \n \nSkander Sabbagh\, passionate about sustainability\, marketing\, and problem-solving\, Skander thrives on connecting the dots: whether it’s merging ideas from different disciplines\, collaborating with diverse teams\, or applying solutions across various industries.\n \nSkander’s journey is underpinned by a technical background in engineering\, coupled with a deep understanding of sustainability and digital marketing developed during his master’s degree. This unique blend equips him with the tools to innovate and drive change. His true passion lies in using data-driven insights to solve complex business challenges and effectively communicate these solutions to non-technical stakeholders. He possesses the versatility to navigate across industry verticals\, consistently delivering high-performing solutions that make a tangible impact. His professional experience was shaped by his time working in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Kyndryl\, an IBM spinoff\, in Paris.\n \nSkander is now continuing his journey as a Sustainability and Marketing Liaison at TygaSmart\, a company focusing on leveraging AI to revolutionize the furniture industry and reduce its carbon footprint.\n\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! We’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-chapter-kick-off-event-future-unleashed/
LOCATION:WeWork Office Space & Coworking\, 450 Park Avenue South\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:How to NOT suck at pitching your startup with Rajiv Nathan
DESCRIPTION:On October 21\, Nathan will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to craft a winning pitch.\n\n\nRajiv Nathan wants to help you create a game-changing elevator pitch.  \nWhen it comes to pitching to potential investors\, too many investors rely on big numbers or too many buzzwords\, Nathan says. Instead\, they need to explain the benefit of their product to a single customer. \nNathan has developed a formula for coaching founders through the process of pitching. Since 2016\, he has reached thousands of founders across all industries through his company Startup Hypeman. In 2019\, Nathan launched a pitch competition for underrepresented founders and social impact startups. Two percent of Startup Hypeman’s revenue is allocated into a pitch fund as a prize for pitch winners. \nOn October 21\, Nathan will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to craft a winning pitch. \n  \nAbout the speaker: \nKnown as the Heavyweight Champion of Story\, Rajiv ‘RajNATION’ Nathan is Founder & Chief Pitch Artist of Startup Hypeman\, helping startups NOT suck at telling their story so they stand out to their audience\, stand apart from competitors\, and break through in their category. He was named an “Agent of Change” by Huffington Post\, has given a TED Talk\, and been featured in Inc\, Forbes\, and more. He’s also a hip hop artist\, yoga instructor\, and professional MMA ring announcer. \nTalk to him about Hamilton\, WWE\, or Seinfeld and you’ll have a friend for life. \n  \nAbout Startup Hypeman: \nStartup Hypeman helps startups NOT suck at telling their story so they stand out to their audience and stand apart from competitors. Founders and CEOs at startups of all stages collaborate with us to convert their Vision into pitches for capital raises\, customer acquisition\, and category creation where their audience doesn’t acknowledge them as the best\, they acknowledge them as the ONLY. \nLearn more at www.startuphypeman.com and check out Startup Hypeman: The Podcast on all streaming platforms. \nWebsite: www.startuphypeman.com \nLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/rajivnathan \nInstagram: @startuphypeman | @RajNATION \nTwitter: @startuphypeman | @RajNATION \n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/how-to-not-suck-at-pitching-your-startup-with-rajiv-nathan/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T173000
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SUMMARY:Building an International Company Culture with Rob Napoli
DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in New York City for a Summer Happy Hour!\n\n\nJoin us for fnNYC Chapter Summer Happy Hour!  \nAlong with some networking\, bites and drinks\, you’ll also get the opportunity to hear from a few selected chapter members. These members will provide insights from their founder journey and how to get the most out of your Founders Network membership. \nVenue: Near South Street Seaport Museum. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: David Plonsky\nMembership Chair: Doug Lessing\nGrowth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n  \nCompany culture is often a key indicator of success. It correlates with employee satisfaction and can be a strong recruiting tool. According to one report\, 88 percent of job seekers consider company culture when evaluating prospective employers. \nIn less than three years\, millennial and GenZ workers will make up 70 percent of the workforce. Research increasingly shows that employees of these generations want to be a part of an organization that lives out its values and makes an impact. \nHowever\, when founders aren’t intentional about establishing and nurturing their company’s culture\, it can have a negative impact on recruitment and retention. Another report found that 73 percent of professionals have left a job because they disliked the company culture. \nAt a Founders Network event on July 28\, 2022\, recruiting professional and company culture guru Rob Napoli will share his hard-won secrets for building an intentional company culture and recruiting talent. Hear from Napoli and engage in a roundtable discussion with your tech startup founder peers. \nNapoli will cover: \n\nHow to establish and maintain company culture\nHow to live out company values in a remote/hybrid environment\nBest practices and actionable steps for building great teams\nHow to avoid unnecessary turnover\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker \nRob Napoli is an accomplished trainer\, speaker\, entrepreneur\, business\, and career coach based in Brooklyn\, NYC. Originally from the Midwest\, his journey has taken him from his hometown in Kansas City\, Missouri to New York City by way of Milan\, Italy. His career started in recruitment within Fortune 500/Forbes 100 companies before moving to Milan\, Italy to pursue a Masters in International Multi-Channel Marketing\, where he also scaled a global e-commerce startup and coached professional American Football. Rob moved to NYC to work for a large global corporation before founding two companies in GTM and Training and Development for startups\, scaleups\, and corporations. \nRob is the host of The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship and Author of ‘The Social Soul’ and speaks on Entrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Future of Work (FoW): topics ranging from branding/marketing\, sales\, management\, and GTM strategy. \nRob is the host of The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship and Author of ‘The Social Soul’ and speaks on Entrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Future of Work (FoW): topics ranging from branding/marketing\, sales\, management\, and GTM strategy. \n \nJoin us!\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest and request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.  \nComplimentary Ticket: \nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/building-an-international-company-culture-with-rob-napoli/
LOCATION:Near South Street Seaport Museum\, Near South Street Seaport Museum\, New York City\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T173000
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Chapter Spring Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in NYC for a Spring Happy Hour.\n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in NYC for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Secret location. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: David Plonsky\nMembership Chair: Doug Lessing\nGrowth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-chapter-spring-happy-hour/
LOCATION:New York City\, NA\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T090000
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SUMMARY:Startups on a Mission: How Founder Values can Inform Success
DESCRIPTION:Join founders who are making a difference in the world for an inspiring discussion on doing good while doing well!\n\n\nJoin founders who are making a difference in the world for an inspiring discussion on doing good while doing well! \nThe panel will be moderated by Ford Seeman (Sept’20 Cohort)\, fnNew York City Chapter Growth Chair and Founder of Forest Founders Rewards\, a platform that is built to allow any business to become carbon accountable. \n  \nPanelists: \nMax Shapiro\, Founder of executive staffing agency PeopleConnect (Moderator)\, active angel investor and member of Keiretsu Forum since 2001\, member of Silicom Ventures\, Co-founder of Runway Incubator\, and producer of three monthly pitch events \nIvy Walker (July’20 Cohort)\, Founder of Helios Digital Learning\, which uses storytelling to teach ethical lessons; CEO of Purpose Workforce Solutions\, Forbes contributor and adjunct professor at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management \nDoug Lessing (Aug’18 Cohort)\, Founder of Phin\, a social good marketing platform that helps companies boost engagement through social impact\, and fnNYC Membership Chair
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/startups-on-a-mission-how-founder-values-can-inform-success/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T103000
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SUMMARY:Build your startup right: A growth panel on marketing\, sales & SaaS
DESCRIPTION:Join our growth panel that will will cover a range of advice on communications\, marketing\, and founding a SaaS company.\n\n\nBuilding a startup is hard. Building it right is harder. Come join our Founders Network panel of growth experts and learn the secrets of how to make your startup grow by building it right.\nThe Founders Network growth panel will be featuring a group of startup founders who have all been through the ups and downs of building their own businesses. They will be sharing what lessons they have learned\, as a startup founders\, along the way. They will be covering everything from communication along with marketing\, and sales\, to running a successful SaaS company. \nThe Panelists are: \n\nAtaer Arguder\, co-founder at Aura\, will be the moderator of the panel.\nTom Geary\, founder and creative director of School of Thought\, will talk about marketing and communication fails.\nJen Portland\, founder and “spreadsheeter” at Excel Rain Man\, will give tips on scrappy sales techniques.\nJefferson Nunn\, managing director of Code Warriors\, will cover how to start and maintain a successful SaaS company.\n\nThis is a free event and we encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about marketing\, sales\, or leadership to join. For any startup founder\, this panel is a must see \n  \nAbout the panelists:\nAtaer Arguder (Moderator)  \nAta Arguder is a serial entrepreneur and consultant\, based in London\, UK. \nAfter working for 15 years in the entertainment sector in various companies including Sennheiser\, he started a digital ticketing company in Istanbul where he generated 7x growth over two years. After selling that company\, he moved to London in 2017 and started Aura – Museum Genius with investment from credible investors\, building a global platform for museums and their visitors. \nHe is currently a co-founder in two London-based tech startups (Aura – Museum Genius and Breath Hub) and he is also representing Founders Network in the UK as their Regional Manager for the UK. \n  \nJefferson Nunn \nSince 1999\, I have been a consultant to high-net-worth individuals. Always an innovator\, my ideas have generated millions for clients including Ronco and GoWireless. I have been involved in the cryptocurrency industry since mining my first Bitcoin in 2010. Since then\, I’ve met with many of the early pioneers in the cryptocurrency space including the founders of Ethereum and the founders of Crypto Capital in Panama\, SALT\, EasyBit and more. \n  \nTom Geary \nTom Geary is a writer\, creative director and the founder of School of Thought. Tom has worked at some of the world’s top agencies\, including Goodby\, Ogilvy NY\, Butler Shine & Stern and AKQA\, on more than 100 brands. Geary was the lead creative behind MsDewey.com\, arguably Microsoft’s most successful viral project ever\, with over 50 million organic hits. For three months\, site traffic outpaced Google.com. \nHe has created highly-lauded campaigns for divisions of Microsoft\, HP\, Cisco and Adobe. His work has been featured in Communication Arts\, Adweek\, Creativity\, and won dozens of awards. He’s also lectured at conferences and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Lest you think he’s beyond missteps\, he turned down a job offer to be the CCO at some company named Salesforce. \n  \nJen Portland  \nJen Portland is the Founder and CEO of Excel Rain Man\, a spreadsheet and data analysis firm with a focus on automation via Visual Basic. They serve a range of clients from rising start-ups to the Fortune 500\, including major retailers\, financial institutions\, hotels\, hospitality groups\, real estate portfolios\, contractors and others. Most recently\, they are winning government contracts as Jen pounds the (now virtual) pavement in New York City and New York State showing demos of their work\, including Diversity Dashboards of how NYC interacts with MWBE vendors (Excel Rain Man is a WBE-certified business). \nSince starting the company in 2008 as a 1-woman side project\, Jen has grown Excel Rain Man into a thriving business with a staff of 12\, comprised of top experts from around the globe with backgrounds in engineering\, computer programming\, mathematics\, and finance. Jen’s perseverance and hard work grew Excel Rain Man while fully employed for the first six years. This involved not only recruiting talent and growing a customer base\, but also educating others that this type of spreadsheet help and outsourcing exists… thereby allowing others to focus on the more important aspects of their work and not to get bogged down in a spreadsheet. Jen graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Business Program in conjunction with the Tory Burch Foundation in 2013. Jen graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with a B.S. in Systems Engineering and a minor in mathematics. \n\n\nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \n\n\n\nAbout Founders Network:\nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more at https://foundersnetwork.com \n  \nConfidentiality Policy\nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record.  In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. \n 
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/build-your-startup-right-a-growth-panel-on-marketing-sales-saas/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:New York City
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SUMMARY:fnCoffee and Convo with New York City Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual coffee hosted by the fnNYC Chapter!\n\n\nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nThe FnCoffee group includes people in various stages of tech startup. This is a curated group to spur meaningful interactions.  \n \nConversation Topics:\n\nWorking in a virtual/hybrid world. Challenges and solutions.\nPipelines and dealflow – how to handle prospects and/or customers who are jumping ship\, kicking the can down the road\, or decreasing their commitments.\nTech Solutions / techniques which are invaluable today. Slack & Zoom are pretty common\, but are there any better ways in which people are using these tools? Any other lifesavers out there?\nOffice space – who has plans to resume at a coworking\, a normal office (with masks on)\, or are we looking at WFH indefinitely?\nTeam – who has had to let people go\, slow hiring\, or decrease hours – and how has that gone?\n\n\nfnNew York City Chapter Leadership Team:\n\nChapter Director: David Plonsky\nMembership Chair: Doug Lessing\n\n  \nAbout Founders Network:\nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more at https://foundersnetwork.com  \n \nConfidentiality Policy\nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record.  In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fncoffee-and-convo-with-new-york-city-chapter/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T113000
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SUMMARY:Leadership in a Downturn with Marqeta Founder Jason Gardner
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \n  \nMarqeta founder and CEO Jason Gardner shares leadership lessons for the COVID-19 era. Having weathered boom-and-bust cycles as a Silicon Valley founder and executive\, Jason breaks down key fundamentals for surviving and thriving in uncertain times.  \nRegister for Jason’s insights on:  \n\nManaging Psychology\nMaking Sound Decisions\nProtecting the Core\nListening to Customers\nFinding Dominance\n\n  \nPresenter \nJason Gardner \nJason Gardner is a serial entrepreneur with a deep love of technology.  He has been a member of Founders Network’s Membership Committee since October 2019. \nJason Gardner is the founder and chief executive officer of Marqeta\, Inc. Under his leadership Marqeta has defined the global standard for modern card issuing\, developing an industry-leading issuer processor platform that now powers the world’s most innovative companies. \nPrior to Marqeta\, Jason co-founded PropertyBridge\, which became the leading rent and lease-related payment and transaction integration platform for multifamily real estate. PropertyBridge was acquired by MoneyGram International (MGI) in 2007. Before PropertyBridge he founded Vertical Think\, an IT management company that worked with start-ups and larger organizations. \nJason grew up in New Jersey where he had numerous businesses that included making and selling tie-dyed T-shirts. He was a G.O. at Club Med in Paradise Island\, Bahamas and a constituent liaison for Senator John McCain in Arizona\, primarily working as a contact between McCain’s constituents and the Armed Services and IRS. After attending Arizona State University Jason made it to California where he began to pursue his passion for technology. \nJason holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the Arizona State University. \n  \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record.  In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/founders-network-global-keynote-with-marqeta-founder-jason-gardner/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chicago,London,Los Angeles,New York City,San Francisco,Seattle,Silicon Valley,Toronto,Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T024023
CREATED:20190920T171502Z
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Fireside Chat ft. Oisin Hanrahan (Co-Founder & CEO of Handy)
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend \nFounders Network creates intimate\, founder-only events regularly in New York City. This event is designed to bring tech founders together to discuss the challenges they face with product market fit\, fundraising\, recruiting\, and scale. We value authenticity\, humility\, reciprocity and inclusivity and strive to reflect these values in both our events and the speakers selected to lead them. \nWhy You Should RSVP \nFounding a company is a grind and can often feel like a lonely journey. We want to fix that. If you’re looking to build a network of founders to support and guide you on your journey to success\, sign up for the event and experience the benefits of Founders Network. \nAgenda \n5:00pm – 5:20pm || Settle in\, Light appetizers\, Socialize \n5:20pm – 5:30pm || Opening Remarks \n5:30pm – 5:35pm || Speaker intro by Chair \n5:35pm – 6:00pm || Fireside Chat ft. Oisin Hanrahan (Co-Founder & CEO of Handy) \n6:00pm – 6:30pm || Q&A \n6:30pm – 7:30pm || Happy Hour \nAbout the Speaker \nAs Chief Product Officer of ANGI Homeservices\, the world’s largest digital home services marketplace\, and CEO of Handy Technologies\, Oisin Hanrahan is transforming the way that home services are delivered. In these roles\, Mr. Hanrahan leads product innovation for ANGI Homeservices\, the world’s largest digital home services marketplace\, whose U.S. and international brands\, including HomeAdvisor\, Angie’s List\, Handy\, and Fixd Repair\, are leaders in the $400 billion home services market. \nMr. Hanrahan is an accomplished entrepreneur who founded Handy Technologies at Harvard Business School in 2012\, successfully building it into a market leader in on-demand home services while securing nationwide services partnerships with the world’s top retailers\, including Walmart\, Crate & Barrel and Wayfair. Mr. Hanrahan joined ANGI Homeservices in October of 2018\, when Handy was acquired by the company. \nAs a serial entrepreneur\, Mr. Hanrahan previously started a political technology platform in Dublin and a real estate development business in Budapest. He also co-founded The Undergraduate Awards\, a foundation that supports and celebrates outstanding undergraduate students globally. Mr. Hanrahan has advised the U.S. Department of Commerce\, and taken an active stance on a number of political issues around labor and technology. He also advises and invests in startups\, particularly in New York City. He studied at Trinity College Dublin\, London School of Economics and Harvard Business School. \n  \n\nThank you to our Sponsors! \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-fireside-chat-ft-oisin-hanrahan-co-founder-ceo-of-handy/
LOCATION:Dentons\, 22 Little W 12th St\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T190000
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Happy Hour (Tech-Founders Welcome!)
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a tech founder looking for a way to solve problems faster & build your founder network\, join our New Member Happy Hour and build deep relationships with founders in your local Chapter. This founders-only event is designed to help you grow and reach your objectives. Founders are encouraged to come ready to share one startup challenge with the group. The first question an attendee should ask is “how can I help?” \nAgenda: \n\n5:00pm – 5:15pm || Arrive and settle in.\n5:15pm – 6:45pm || Mingling\, startup objective sharing. What do you need help with?\n6:45pm – 7:00pm || Wrap-up. Chair shares any relevant Chapter business.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-happy-hour-tech-founders-welcome/
LOCATION:Dentons\, 1221 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190918T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T024023
CREATED:20190829T154929Z
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SUMMARY:fnLondon Pitch Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join the fastest growing network for tech founders in London! Featuring top names in the tech scene and supported by top VC firms\, Founders Network is here to meet your needs and help you solve problems faster. \nThe following startups have been selected to pitch: \n\nWeCoffee\nCompare Ethics\nWaive\nShoppr\nNutri-Genetix\n\nPANEL \n James Nettleton  \nPrincipal | Downing LLP   Joe Thornton  \nInvestor | Playfair Capital \n\n\n Dylan Itzikowitz  \nAssociate | Founders Factory \nAGENDA \n\n6:30 – 7:00 pm || Arrive and socialize\n7:00 – 7:10 pm || Introduction of London VC\n7:10 – 7:20 pm || Opening Remarks\n7:20 – 8:20 pm || 5\, 5-minute pitches + Feedback\n8:20 – 8:45 pm || Networking\n8:45 – 9:00 pm || Closing announcement\n\n\n \nFN members— this is an opportunity to grow the London Chapter\, please feel free to invite full-time tech founders as guests. \n \nFounders Network is a nomination based network. If you are not a current member or have not been nominated for a membership\, please join us to meet your potential nominator. \n \nThanks to our sponsors!
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnlondon-pitch-practice/
LOCATION:RocketSpace\, 40 Islington High Street\, London\, England\, N1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London,New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T193000
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SUMMARY:NYC VC Fireside Chat ft Mat Kaliski\, Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital - Hosted by Founders Network & EGFS
DESCRIPTION:Please join NYC tech founders at WeWork Labs on July 17th for a fireside chat with Mat Kaliski\, Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital\, lead by fnMember and President at Corsis\, LLC Thomas Shelford. \nMatt Kaliski\nPrincipal at Rubicon Venture Capital  Thomas Shelford \nPresident at Corsis\, LCC \nAgenda: \n\n5:00pm – 5:20pm || Settle in\, Light appetizers\, Socialize\n5:20pm – 5:30pm || Opening Remarks\n5:30pm – 5:35pm || Speaker intro by Chair\n5:35pm – 6:00pm || Mat Kaliski Interview lead by Thomas Shelford\n6:00pm – 6:30pm || Q&A\n6:30pm – 7:30pm || Happy Hour \n\n  \nPlease note that this event is exclusively for tech founders. If you do not meet this criteria\, your ticket will be refunded. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-vc-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:WeWork Labs\, 175 Varick Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T024023
CREATED:20190115T160911Z
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Roundtable ft Jeremy Johnson founder of 2U & Andela (IPO\, raised $400M+)
DESCRIPTION:We believe that no one is more qualified to give founders advice than other founders. That is why our roundtables feature founders who have achieved noteworthy scale\, and want to pay it forward by sharing their journey. Please join fellow founders for this quarterly roundtable hosted by Dentons featuring  Jeremy Johnson founder of 2U\, Andela\, and Zandigo. \nAgenda: \n– 5:00pm – 5:20pm || Settle in\, Light appetizers\, Socialize \n– 5:20pm – 5:30pm || Opening Remarks \n– 5:30pm – 5:35pm || Speaker intro by Chair \n– 5:35pm – 6:00pm || Keynote ft Jeremy Johnson \n– 6:00pm – 6:30pm || Q&A \n– 6:30pm – 7:30pm || Happy Hour  \n  \nThanks to our Sponsors:
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:Dentons\, 1221 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Roundtable ft Alex Andrei (Founder of Big Interview)
DESCRIPTION:We believe that no one is more qualified to give founders advice than other founders. That is why our roundtables feature founders who have achieved noteworthy scale\, and want to pay it forward by sharing their journey. Please join fellow founders for this quarterly roundtable hosted by Google featuring Alex Andrei (Founder of Big Interview). \nAgenda: \n– 5:00pm – 5:20pm || Settle in\, Light appetizers\, Socialize \n– 5:20pm – 5:30pm || Opening Remarks \n– 5:30pm – 5:35pm || Speaker intro by Chair \n– 5:35pm – 6:00pm || Keynote \n– 6:00pm – 6:30pm || Q&A \n– 6:30pm – 7:30pm || Happy Hour  \n  \nThanks to our Sponsors:
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnnyc-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Google – NY\, 111 8th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181108T183000
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SUMMARY:Scaling to $53M ft. Peter Mattis (Co-Founder of Cockroach Labs)
DESCRIPTION:Sit down with Peter Mattis\, Co-Founder and VP of Engineering of Cockroach Labs\, for an intimate founder-only discussion surrounding scale\, fundraising\, and product. \nSince it’s founding in 2015\, Cockroach Labs has raised $53.5M and grown into one of NYC pillar companies. Their main product\, CockroachDB\, is an open source\, distributed SQL database that is consistent\, scalable\, and survivable – hence the name. Learn how Peter\, and his co-founders\, built and scaled this startup to what it is today while connecting with fellow founders. \nThis is a private event for full-time tech founders only. If you are not a member of Founders Network\, please join us early for an intimate guest welcome where you can learn more about our vetted\, global network of 600+ tech founders. \nAGENDA: \n5:00pm-5:20pm || Settle in\, Light appetizers\, Socialize\n5:20pm-5:30pm || Welcome by NYC Chair\n5:30pm-5:35pm || Peter Mattis Intro by NYC Chair\n5:35pm-6:00pm || Peter Mattis Keynote\n6:00pm-6:30pm || Q&A \nFounders Network is a nomination based network for full-time tech founders. Membership is not required to attend this event. If you are not a current member or have not been nominated for a membership\, please feel free to request an invitation here. \nMany thanks to our partner\, Dentons\, for hosting our event.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/scaling-to-53m-ft-peter-mattis-co-founder-of-cockroach-labs/
LOCATION:Dentons\, 1221 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T183000
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SUMMARY:Raised $62.2M & Backed by Google Ventures: Fireside Chat ft. Aleksandr Yampolskiy
DESCRIPTION:Sit down with Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy\, Co-Founder and CEO of SecurityScorecard\, for an intimate founder-only discussion surrounding scale\, fundraising\, and product.  \nOver the last 4 years\, Aleks has raised $62.2M from Google Ventures\, Sequoia Capital\, Evolution Equity Partners\, and Boldstart Ventures\, among others. Customers of Security Scorecard include  Trinet\, Netflix\, Mcgraw-Hill and others. Previously\, Aleks was CTO of BlogTalkRadio\, the largest online radio network averaging over 40 million visitors a month. Learn from Alek’s experience\, connect with fellow founders\, and walk away with valuable connections and lessons for yourself as a leader\, and for your startup. \n\nAgenda: \n5:00pm-5:20pm || Settle in\, Light appetizers\, Socialize\n5:20pm-5:30pm || Welcome by NYC Chair\n5:30pm-5:35pm || Aleksandr Yampolskiy Intro by NYC Chair\n5:35pm-6:00pm || Aleksandr Yampolskiy  Keynote\n6:00pm-6:30pm || Q&A \nFounders Network is a nomination based network. If you are not a current member\, or have not been nominated for a membership\, please RSVP as a guest. At the event\, you can learn more about Founders Network and meet your potential nominator there!
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/raised-62-2m-backed-by-google-ventures-fnnyc-meets-aleksandr-yampolskiy/
LOCATION:Dentons\, 1221 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10020\, United States
CATEGORIES:New York City
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