Textbook Ventures: Accelerator Guide Release and Panel
If you're a founder considering an accelerator program as part of your journey, you won't want to miss this! Textbook Ventures, along with sponsors Banc of California, Withum Smith & Brown, and Rooled, welcomes you to the lovely space of RISE by Barclays for the Textbook Ventures' Greater New York City Accelerator Guide for Founders 2024 release party and Accelerator Panel.
Join us in celebrating the release of our guide to the venture accelerator programs in the greater New York City area, a resource for founders and the startup community. We'll celebrate with a panel to discuss the whats, whens and hows of accelerators for founders:
What you get and what to expect
When to apply as a founder and How application processes work
How to decide which accelerator is best for you
Confirmed panelists include:
Michelle Cheng, US Programs Lead - Rise Academies, Barclays
Brian Hecht, Managing Director, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
Olivia O'Sullivan, Partner and GM of Platform, Forum Ventures
KJ Singh, Managing Director, Techstars NYC
Sponsors:
Banc Of California is a relationship-based community bank focused on providing business banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. Banc Of California’s Venture Lending group (formerly Square 1) has been lending to and banking VC/PE backed companies for the past 20+ years. For early stage companies (pre-seed / seed+), Banc of California offers a Start Up Services platform that waives fees (2 years), offers a high yield savings account, personalized attention (each client is assigned a client services person with a direct dial – no 800 number), and introductions to investors where we can leverage our national VC network.
Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm that has a deep level of expertise relating to all of the issues that arise within the technology industry. Tech companies know they need to do more than just manage current trends, they need to anticipate future shifts as well. Withum’s Technology and Emerging Growth Services Team’s dynamic approach goes beyond traditional accounting services for companies, helping them build toward their goals and innovate for the future.
Rooled isn't just another finance consulting firm. We're real people, hands-on and dedicated to supporting startups and founders at every stage of their journey. From seed- to late-stage, we provide personalized startup accounting, CFO advisory, and tax services. Our experienced team offers tailored solutions to enhance financial efficiency and drive growth. Whether you're setting up accounting processes, scaling operations, or navigating rapid expansion, Rooled is here to provide strategic guidance and support. With full-service bookkeeping, tax preparation, and strategic financial advisory, we empower you to make informed financial decisions and succeed in your business endeavors