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Slashies!  On the eve of Slashie Summit '23,  our friends at Kolkata Chai Cafe welcome you to an exclusive sneak peak of our their 

 Nolita location before it opens to the general public on May 18th. 

Brothers Ani and Ayan Sanyal started Kolkata Chai in New York City with the goal of making South Asian cuisine and culture accessible to everyone. They're opening their second location in Nolita to continue the momentum they began pre-pandemic. And what perfect timing, we get to celebrate their opening together on Friday evening.

Come through on Friday (pre-Slashie Summit) between 5PM and 9PM to fresh masala chai (it's the best in town), some yummy snacks and the vibes.<3

A Preview: Kolkata Chai's Newest Cafe in Nolita 

We've built up, broken down, pivoted and everything in between since we first launched Slashie Summit in 2018. This year, we're taking a tactical and intentional approach in helping you carve your path, no matter what stage of your journey you're in.

If you take anything away from the day, we want you to celebrate how far you’ve come despite the imposter syndrome, the layoffs, the production delays, and the constant ups and downs.⚡️⚡️

Past, present, or future, this year's summit will celebrate your journeys: 

We're talking tools, software programs, management tips, productivity hacks, content creation, financial advice and much more to help you get to where you want to be at your 9-5 and your side hustle. 

Slashie Summit is a collaborative, inclusive and immersive summit that empowers hustlers, doers and creators to uncover their purpose and achieve financial independence despite the stigma behind creative aspirations.

Slashies are generally members of the millennial demographic, who choose to include various ‘side hustles’ in their professional titles to which they devote their time—in addition to their nine-to-five.

Our community thrives when more creative minds and independently-led companies join the conversation, and that’s why we ourselves are Slashies. We are a group of South Asian Slashies who celebrate "non-traditional" career paths and seek to redefine professional success.

The summit is an inclusive space welcoming male allies, gender non-conforming, queer, and transgender individuals of South Asian and Asian American descent.

After three years of building our community digitally through 

 and just in time for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Slashie Summit is back at a time when creatives and entrepreneurs need connection the most on Saturday, May 13th in New York City.

Join us for a celebration of creativity that persisted and network in person to strengthen the communities we've built.

We’re looking forward to hosting 300+ South Asian Slashies in Hudson Yards on Saturday, May 13th. This one-day experience will bring together creatives united in their desire to build a safe, inclusive and supportive community.

 Doors to the summit and marketplace open and breakfast is served 

 Morning fireside chat with the CEO of The CEO School and former founder and CEO of Stax Suneera Madhani — moderated by Brown Girl Mag's Trisha Sakhuja-Walia

 Community over Competition: The Power of Friendship when Building your Business —

 The Responsibility of Representation: Corporate Edition 

Mindful Pursuits of Non-Traditional Life Choices —

 What's at Stake: Storytelling from a BIPOC Lens in Mainstream Media 

Legal & Accounting 101: The Dos and Donts of Running your Dream Company — 

brought to you by Shah & Sons, Lvlup Legal and First Gen Law

 Concept to Company: A Creator’s Playbook to Scaling your Business

 How to Stay Relevant: Navigating the Ever-Changing Social Media Landscape 

 Honor your Journey: Transitioning from Slashie to Full-Time

 As Seen on Screen: The Ups and Downs of Being on Film & TV — 

Wellness Break — A guided meditation by Aasheekaa Natarajan and sound bath by Krishna Amin (includes chai x snacks)

Through the Hustle: The Importance of Pause

 Evening keynote by filmmaker/actor/activist Nina Davuluri

 Sustainability and the Importance of South Asian Craftsmanship in the Next Gen of Fashion — 

brought to you by Verve & Vogue, Closr, Amotha, Sakhya and Transcend 

Slashie Social (includes bites, signature cocktails, a presentation by Pooja Narang of Bollywood Axion and a special performance by Raghav at 9PM)

The official Slashie after party at The Crown — brought to you by The Scene (RSVP for a 

Aside from your enthusiasm to learn and meet new people, please bring your ticket (printed or mobile is fine) and valid photo/state ID.

P.S. The venue has tight security and all attendees must present a photo I.D. to gain access, so don’t forget yours!

We have a stacked agenda and a full day of learning, networking, and fun, so we encourage you to keep it cute and comfortable with a hint of Indo-Western (and check the 

There are tons of hotel options in close proximity to the Slashie Summit venue. 

The Slashie Summit is being held at Location05 in Hudson Yards (450 West 31st Street, New York, NY - 7th FL). Depending where you are staying, you can take a Lyft/Uber/Taxi, walk over or take public transportation. There are several train stations just a short walk away:

Creativity calls for fuel! We have all our Slashie needs in mind for grub and will be providing breakfast, lunch, snacks and dessert at the summit. We’ll also provide our Slashie Social guests with small bites, beer, wine and dessert! A big thanks to our food/beverage partners — to be announced soon.

In order for Slashie Summit to be a positive experience for all, ticket sales are vital to ensure all panels, programming and networking opportunities are planned with a final headcount so each attendee receives the best possible experience. While tickets are non-refundable, we are happy to transfer your ticket from one slashie to another — please send us an email so we can sort this out seamlessly.

Depending on the number of tickets sold, the venue's limtations on space, and COVID restrictions, we may open tickets sold at the door, but it will be a gametime decision.

By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by 

The Slashie Summit would not have been possible without the core team, our line-up of influential speakers and moderators, diverse vendors and sponsors, food and beverage partners, our mighty small businesses and you, the attendees!

We've taken the love, feedback and advice from our Slashie community and hope to execute a purpose-driven summit that is open and inviting to all.

All your likes, shares, comments, and messages matter. Please reach out to us with questions, thoughts on collaborations and partnerships and any concerns you have through direct message on our Instagram page, @slashieconnects.

See you at Location05 on Saturday, May 13th.

By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and filmed, and give us permission to use your likeness in post-event promotional and/or marketing materials.

Priyanka Walimbe

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