2Hearts Meetup @ Factory Hammerbrooklyn
We've gathered an all-star cast for our last meetup of the year. Join us at Factory Hammerbrooklyn for an evening discussion in company of inspiring entrepreneurs with a story to tell.
In a relaxed and interactive atmosphere, get to hear our guest speakers on topics such as:
Their founder journey
Growing up immigration background in Germany: playing the game on hard mode? Or a differentiator you can leverage?
What role being an immigrant / child of immigrant can play when building and growing a venture
What people say about diversity vs. what it actually means
Lessons learned so far, advice to younger selves and to others aspiring to become founders
Our three speakers for the evening:
Noah Raissi is the founder of Rukki, a pre-seed impact startup that connects high-school talents with real-world career experiences to foster early, meaningful career exploration and guidance. Rukki’s mission lies in empowering the next generation of skilled workers. Born and raised in Hamburg with his roots in Iran, Noah brings two hearts to the table. 💙🤍
Toan Nguyen is founder of Jung von Matt NERD: Europe's very first dedicated marketing agency for gaming, anime, sci-fi, hero- and fandom culture. He was among others awarded as "MANAGER OF THE YEAR" by the Rolemodels award show and was juror for Cannes Lions, LIA, ADC Global, The Clios and many more. Toan has a German and Vietnamese heart - growing up in a big, loving family from Vietnam in a country as foreign as Germany.
Sora Mustafa is the Co-founder of vollefarben. She led with a strong commitment to diversity, driving technical strategy, and product development. With her previous roles at Accenture, Adidas, and the socially impactful organization ApplicAid, she brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for leveraging technology to create a positive impact for diverse communities. As a speaker, she not only inspires with her insights on effective strategies and innovation but also advocates for inclusive practices in the tech industry. I have 2 hearts: a German one & an Afghan one.
The conversation will be moderated by Elnura Ashimova, 2hearts' head of operations.
Places are limited to 45. First come first serve!
AGENDA:
17:15 - Doors open + Registration
17:30 - Welcome
17:45 - ‘’Fireside Panel’’ with Noah, Toan and Sora, moderated by Elnura Ashimova, head of operations at 2hearts
18:15 - Q&A / Open discussion
18:45 - Food, drinks and networking
TARGET GROUP
The aim of this event is to bring together young professionals from an immigration background to learn, share and connect around the topic of diversity in tech and startup entrepreneurship.
ABOUT 2HEARTS:
2hearts is a diverse, tech-focused community of people with immigration backgrounds, one of the fastest-growing movements in Germany and Europe.