New York is for Builders: Can The Tech Ecosystem Represent New York's Diversity? - NYC #TechWeek
Join us on June 5, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT, for an evening exploring how New York is actively curating an equitable innovation ecosystem! Mingle with fellow leaders in the space, indulge in delicious drinks and light bites, and get ready to be inspired by the future of NYC tech!
💡Our panel discussion features prominent NYC investors championing underrepresented founders. Gain invaluable insights into their investment strategies, fundraising approach, and practical advice to propel your own endeavors!
Confirmed speakers:
Ivan Alo, Managing Partner at New Age Capital: https://www.newage.vc/
Nisha Desai, Managing Partner at Andav Capital: https://andavcapital.com/
Oliver Libby, Managing Partner at H/L Ventures: https://h-l.vc/
Ryan Alam Garcia, SVP & Principal at Citi Impact Fund: https://www.citigroup.com/global/our-impact/strengthening-community/citi-impact-fund.
MODERATOR: Bethany Crystal, journalist, community-builder, ex-GM @ Union Square Ventures.
⭐ The discussion will be followed by a conversation with a dynamic group of underrepresented founders who have built companies and secured venture dollars right here in New York City. They will offer a glimpse into the innovative solutions they're building and the journeys they've taken to get there.
Confirmed speakers:
Melanie Travis, Founder & CEO at Andie: https://andieswim.com/.
Tiffany Ricks, Founder & CEO at HacWare: https://hacware.com/.
Maria-Luisa Pineda, Co-Founder & CEO at Envisagenics: https://www.envisagenics.com/.
MODERATOR: Julia Austin, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School’s Rock Center for Entrepreneurship, Angel Investor, former CTO at DgitalOcean.
OUR AUDIENCE AND WHO SHOULD COME: Founders, Investors, Ecosystem builders.
Let’s gather this Tech Week to fuel the movement building a more representative, thriving tech scene and empowering the next generation of tech leaders in New York City!
This event is brought to you in collaboration between H/L Ventures and Endeavor.
H/L Ventures, which includes H/L Studio (pre-Series A) and CityRock Ventures (Series A+), invests at the nexus of growth, impact, and diversity. Since 2009, the H/L team has championed the daily active engagement model, taking a direct role in the growth of its portfolio companies and developing one of the most supportive and founder friendly firms in the innovation ecosystem: https://h-l.vc/.
Endeavor is the leading global community for high-growth founders who not only scale faster, but also pay it forward — thereby creating a Multiplier Effect. Driven by the belief that these high-impact entrepreneurs transform economies, Endeavor is on a mission to build thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in 42 markets around the world: https://endeavor.org/.
The launch pad for our journey will be in the Financial District. RSVP to get the exact details on location. Mark your calendars and join us for knowledge exchange, networking, and new perspectives. We can't wait to see you there!
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem