Startup Cafe: Caroline D'Amore & Ben Gleib
☕️ Startup Cafe
Entrepreneurs, Startups, Creatives, and Tech Enthusiasts join together to meet and connect with like-minded people, industry professionals, and investors while enjoying a nice cup of coffee at The KINN, a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs.
Agenda
8:45 - 9:45 am • Coffee and Socialize
9:45 - 10:30 am • Scheduled Experience
February 26th, 2025
Guest: Caroline D'Amore
Caroline D'Amore is a driven entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Pizza Girl Inc., a premium line of organic, all-natural pasta sauces. Growing up in the D'Amore's Pizza family, she honed her business acumen early, earning the nickname “Pizza Kid” while catering Hollywood sets alongside her father. As CEO of D'Amore's Pizza, she expanded the brand through successful catering ventures and partnerships with high-profile events like The Honest Company and Hilarity for Charity.
Caroline’s passion for quality food and bold branding led her to create Pizza Girl, bringing a modern twist to her family’s Italian culinary legacy. Despite challenges, including the pandemic’s impact on retail, she successfully re-launched the brand, now available online and in all Gelson’s stores across California. Her journey reflects resilience, creativity, and a commitment to redefining the grocery aisle with healthier, family-inspired options.
Host: Ben Gleib
Ben Gleib is a comedian, actor, and host known for his sharp wit and versatility. He hosted and head-wrote the Emmy-nominated game show Idiotest and released the critically acclaimed stand-up special The Mad King, available on YouTube. Gleib has appeared on The Late Late Show, The Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, and in films like Jay & Silent Bob Reboot. As a voice actor, he starred in Ice Age: Continental Drift and The Book of Life. A former TODAY Show contributor, he now anchors for The Young Turks, created Rebel HQ, and hosts the podcast Last Week on Earth.
“One of the funniest comedians working today” -TBS
“One of the next big things in comedy” -Esquire
About The KINN
The KINN is a membership network, accelerator, and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. Running tailored inner development and business accelerator programs for startups, providing executive coaching, accountability, and access to a top tier LA-based community of conscious entrepreneurs, creatives, intrapreneurs, and investors. If you're interested in learning more about KINN Membership please visit http://thekinn.co/apply
About Startup Coil
Networking for innovators to connect with like-minded individuals, startups, and entrepreneurs. startupcoil.com
About Nerds of LA
Join Nerds of LA—where LA’s most innovative minds collide! We’re building the ultimate network by connecting with other powerhouse groups in the area, expanding our reach across the city. If you’re ready to link up with founders, VCs, AI visionaries, and innovators shaping the future, this is the group you’ve been looking for.
Pick your platform and join the conversation with LA’s tech community. 🤝 🦾
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The Science of Charisma: The 7 Secrets of Public Speaking with Richard Greene
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