​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

PomPom’s second NYC Tech Week event on Monday, June 3rd is shaping up to be something very special for those attending, speaking, and supporting. We are curating this event to align with our core mission and purpose to impact, elevate, and share the experience of amazing thought leaders and innovators who have (and still are) disrupting and supporting our respective communities through culture, technology, and their intentions.

​They shine bright while inspiring those yearning to connect with peers to validate all willing to listen and aid alongside the journey. Inspiring connection and community growth gives a voice and confidence to be part of the greater good, leading to meaningful outcomes to improve quality of life and global society. Whether you know it or not, you are a part of that conversation; we all are!

​Our networking reception and panel discussions, in collaboration with our partners, will delve into the intersection of culture, impact, and AI—exploring how cultural dynamics are shaping transparency and privacy in this rapidly evolving space within the fintech industry and beyond.

​Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with these influential voices, and enjoy prizes (inspired by multiple rounds of Kahoot) & refreshments throughout the day. We can't wait to see you there!

​Schedule

• ​1:00 pm: Doors open for check-in & networking

• ​2:10 pm: Audience icebreaker & kickoff

• ​2:25 pm: Panel - "Mind Over Machine: The Impact of Tech and AI on Mental Health"

• ​3:10 pm: Fireside chat - "Navigating the Cultural Shift with Data and Tech Disruptors"

• ​4:10 pm: Networking continues

• ​5:15 pm: Panel 2 - "Where Magic Meets AI & Fintech"

• ​6:00 pm: Event concludes

​Speakers

​2:25 PM - Mind Over Machine: The Impact of Tech and AI on Mental Health

• ​Juliet Meskers (CEO, MOTH Health)

• ​Chidi Achara (Chief Product Officer, HUGE)

• ​Michael Hermann (Founder & CEO, Reverberation)

• ​Bonin Bough (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Group Black)

• ​Heather Berlin (Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)

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3:10 PM: Fireside Chat - Navigating the Cultural Shift with Data and Tech Disruptors

• ​Andrea Hoffman (Founder & CEO, Culture Shift Labs)

• ​Rich Antoniello (Executive Chairman, UPROXX)

• ​Freddie Leiba (Former Fashion/Creative Director of Interview Magazine, Harper's BAZAAR, Allure, InStyle Magazine, Essence)

​5:15 PM: Panel - Where Magic Meets AI: The Impact on the Financial and Retail Industries

• ​Yetunde Ekunwe (Consumer & Small Business: Head of Global Payments Innovation, Bank of America)

• ​Philip Benyola (Head of Private Equity, Bessemer Trust

• ​Jeanniey Walden (CMO, Rite Aid)

• ​Jeremy Goldman (Senior Director, Marketing, Commerce, and Tech Briefings, EMARKETER)

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

​Tomorrow is an ecosystem for underrepresented entrepreneurs who need hands-on services to optimize their operations. We're powered by Pride Global, a billion-dollar human capital management & advisory firm trusted by Fortune 500 companies like Google & Disney. We provide a strong foundation of experts & tools spanning staffing & recruiting, payroll & benefits, legal, logistics, accounting, & marketing at an affordable rate for businesses in growth mode. We're deeply committed to leveling the playing field for individuals whose potential is often overlooked & underfunded.

​In Pulse is an agency that increases brand awareness and transforms the customers experience through creative concepts, events, and art collaborations.

​Brown Rudnick is a full service law firm with a top-ranked VC and startup practice, working with founders and funds from formation through liquidity.

​Pockyt is a checkout platform that helps retailers access and retain digital-native shoppers from around the world. Through their established strategic partnerships with leading global digital wallets, Pockyt facilitates access to over 4 billion global shoppers for their merchant partners.

Yogaworks is the most trusted name in yoga with 24/7 access to daily live classes and over 7,500 on-demand classes. From learning the basics to leveling up your practice, their progressive programs will give you the confidence to show up and have fun while meeting your specific needs. Enjoy a variety of styles including yoga, Pilates, sculpt, barre, and more!

​Worthwild is a lively neighborhood bar and restaurant in Chelsea that offers stylish ambience and a refined menu of American fare.

Chris Chase is a luxurious West Chelsea hair salon.

​Paytique enables consumers to experience borderless banking with all the benefits of Swiss banking with none of the expense.