Grace Gong x Convivialité Ventures x Flagstar Bank x Microsoft for Startups' VC/Startup happy hour
You are officially invited to Grace's first happy hour brought to you by the wonderful Convivialité Ventures, Flagstar Bank and Microsoft for Startups!
I started the Smart Venture Podcast during the pandemic to help people without a business network to learn from excellent leaders on career development; I was fortunate to feature some of the most influential people in tech, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. I want to create a gathering for our amazing guests, friends in the VC/ startup space, and listeners to the show. I am fortunate to partner with the fantastic Convivialité Ventures, Flagstar Bank, and Microsoft for Startups for our first IRL event.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Feb 15, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
🔒 Venue: San Francisco
About Grace & Smart Venture Media:
I am Grace Gong, I host a top VC podcast called Smart Venture Podcast (SVPpro.com); past guests, including C-level/ VPs of Google, Meta, Amazon, Sephora, Dunkin' Donuts, Chipotle, Pepsi, Instagram, Deloitte, Reddit, Lyft, etc; Managing Partners of top funds (many were featured on the Forbes Midas List) and unicorn founders (founder of Craigslist, Square, Loom, Cruise, etc.) I am doing a spin-off daily LinkedIn Live series this year called Venture With Grace. Feel free to reach out if you want to buy my daily show's ad slots.
About Convivialité Ventures:
Convivialité Ventures is the venture arm of Pernod Ricard. We invest in innovative and inspiring companies beyond Pernod Ricard’s traditional wine and spirits offerings in meaningful, sustainable and responsible ways. Our mission is to cultivate radically different products and services that will enhance and change the way people come together, socialize, and entertain in the future. Convivialité Ventures operates globally with investments and teams in the US, Europe, Latam, China, India, and Oceania. The portfolio of more than 50 companies includes companies like Liquid Death, Fever, JOKR, Fetch, Avantstay, Summer Farm, Eloelo, and Outdoorsy.
About Flagstar Bank:
Our team of private bankers lead Flagstar Bank’s Venture & Innovation Group in the Silicon Valley. We specialize in supporting founders, investors, and management companies looking for industry specific expertise. With more than 200 years of combined banking experience, our focus is on the development of meaningful partnerships utilizing a white glove service model. We welcome the opportunity to cultivate new relationships within our communities and are excited to partner with the Smart Venture Podcast, and Convivialite Ventures!
About Microsoft for Startups:
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a digital ecosystem removing barriers to building a company withfree access to technology, coaching, and support for founders in any stage of development. Let usaccelerate your startup journey from idea-to-exit. Find out more here: https://startups.microsoft.com/
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Special thanks to Diana Chu, founder of Refactor EQ. REFACTOR EQ offers pioneering coaching services specializing in emotional intelligence and resilience training. Catering to a diverse clientele including founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. We collaborate with startup founders with a combined valuation of over $50B and leaders at enterprises managing over $300B AUM.
Special thanks to World Economic Forum Global Shapers and its curator/president-elect Arunima Sharma of The Palo Alto Hub, located in the center of Silicon Valley, is a group of passionate individuals coming from diverse backgrounds, disciplines and countries. We are made up of young startup entrepreneurs, non-profit executives, Stanford residents, professionals from large tech companies and more. Through a series of meetings with industry leaders, the Palo Alto Hub is cross-pollinating ideas in order to help to shape Silicon Valley.
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegong/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonyahn/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-charpignon-26379890/