Inside: Union Square Ventures

​​Join us for an exclusive fireside chat and networking session with Rebecca Kaden, Partner at Union Square Ventures, a leading early-stage venture firm known for backing category-defining companies across sectors.

​​Rebecca brings deep expertise in early-stage investing, having supported some of the most innovative and impactful startups in tech. In this conversation, we’ll dive into:

​​🔹 What Union Square Ventures looks for in founders and startups
🔹 Rebecca's investment philosophy and approach
🔹 Fundraising insights for early-stage founders

​​After the discussion, stick around for networking and drinks with fellow founders and members of the USV team.

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​​​​​​Lynx Collective was founded by Andrew and Dorothy Chang, both 20-year veterans of the NYC startup ecosystem.​

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