Project 2.8 Launch: Celebrating Columbia’s Women Founders
Join us for the 2025 launch of Project 2.8, Columbia Venture Community’s accelerator for women founders.
Connect with past cohort stars, meet the next generation of leaders, and celebrate bold entrepreneurship—all at the iconic Diane von Furstenberg space.
The evening will feature:
A panel discussion featuring Project 2.8 alumni Anna Gannon (Founder & CEO, Curbicus), Freeda Johnson (Founder & CEO, FreedaPrint) and Bonnie Gurry (CEO, GreenPortfolio) moderated by NanaYaa Mensah-Thomas (Director, Project 2.8 and MP, Purelite Ventures)
Special guest Lisa Smith (Co-Director, Project 2.8 (2021-2023) and President, Moving On Productions)
Networking with Columbia’s vibrant female founder community
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM: Arrival & Check-In + Welcome Drinks
6:30 PM: Panel Discussion with Project 2.8 alumni, moderated by NanaYaa Mensah-Thomas and featuring Lisa Smith
7:20 PM: Networking Reception
8:00 PM: Event Concludes
Learn more about Project 2.8 here.