

IPO Summit with Abra, NYSE, 8VC, Kraken, Alchemy, and Redwood Collective
Sidebar Summit invites you to an unparalleled opportunity at the New York Stock Exchange, the epicenter of global finance. As part of A16Z's New York TechWeek, join us for an intimate, curated experience designed exclusively for decision-makers and visionaries in the innovation ecosystem.
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
Witness the iconic Opening Bell Ceremony - Experience the daily tradition that signals the beginning of trading
Private NYSE Tour - Gain behind-the-scenes access to the world's largest stock exchange
Fireside Chat with Industry Legends - Unfiltered conversations about the journey to IPO
Unicorn Panel Discussion - Strategic insights from founders who've built billion-dollar companies
AGENDA
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM: Security Check-in
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Opening Bell Viewing
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Tour of NYSE
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM: General Reception
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: Fireside Chat - Bill Barhydt
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Unicorn Panel Discussion
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Fireside Chat - Arjun Sethi
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch & Closing
WHY ATTEND
This invitation-only gathering brings together an exceptional cohort of enterprise leaders, unicorn founders, and venture capital partners for a day of unprecedented access and strategic insights. Experience the NYSE as few ever will—beyond the headlines and trading floors—with direct access to industry luminaries who have successfully navigated the path to public markets.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Bill Barhydt - CEO & Co-Founder, Abr
Arjun Sethi - Co-CEO, Kraken & Chairman, Tribe Capital
Chris Kelly - Co-Owner, Sacramento Kings & Founder, Kelly Ventures
Bhaskar "BG" Ghosh - Partner, 8VC
Nikil Viswanathan - CEO, Alchemy
PARTNERS
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
This exclusive gathering is intentionally limited to ensure meaningful connections and conversations. Participants will include top-tier innovators, unicorn founders, leading venture capital partners, and enterprise C-suite executives.