Events

We’re thrilled to be joined by superstars 

 (SEAS’14, Co-Founder/CTO of Modern Treasury), who will share their journeys from classes in Pupin to leading engineering for $B+ technology companies. Our panel will be moderated by 

, currently valued at $13.4B, is a data network and one of the foundational fintech companies that works with thousands of companies and global banks. Founded in 2013, Plaid covers over 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, and Europe, and has raised +$700M in venture funding from top funds including Felicis, NEA, Spark, Homebrew, and many more. 

 is the operating system for the new era of payments, helping companies unlock growth, enhance customer experiences, and drive efficiency. Founded in 2018, San Francisco-based Modern Treasury serves leading companies across broad sectors of the economy and has raised +$180M from top backers like Altimeter, Benchmark, Spark, Y Combinator, and more. 

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Paths to Engineering Leadership

We're excited to partner with our friends at CEYA for a fall potluck happy hour, just in time for PSL season! Join new and old friends for a fun time - excited to see fall-themed drinks and snacks, of your choice :) 

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Columbia in Tech x CEYA | SF Fall Potluck Happy Hour 

Please join us for the last happy hour of the year that is acceptable to market as a "summer" event. We're excited to convene old and new friends. We're excited to catch up with everyone over light bites and drinks (alcoholic and otherwise).

We'll be hosting this event at the home base (read: beautiful office!) of an incredible Columbia founder, 

Columbia in Tech is a community of alumni in the industry coming together to build friendships and mutual support. You can learn more about us on our 

Columbia in Tech Summer Send-Off Happy Hour

Dreamy

Join new and old friends for one of the biggest events of the year, our San Francisco Summer Reunion! It'll be a fun evening of mingling, light bites, and catching up - we can't wait to see you there.

Whether you've been to a Columbia in Tech event before or not, we'd love to see you there! Also, we would love to have your +1's! Please make sure that your +1's fill out our RSVP form as well.

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Thank you to Bain Capital Ventures for sponsoring this event.

Columbia in Tech SF Summer Reunion

Mark your calendars for our favorite Columbia in Tech tradition! Join friends and community members for our annual summer hike in the bay area, and lunch afterwards, hosted by our alum, Mike Donahue 🍱. 

We'll meet at Tennessee Valley Trailhead (30 min drive from SF, we'll be arranging carpools!), and the hike will last ~1.5 hours. Optional BBQ at Mill Valley after!

Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, and a friend (or two!). It'll be a beginner-friendly trail 🥾

Columbia in Tech SF Summer Hike

We’re ringing in the beginning of summer (and one of the longest days of the year) with an after-work picnic in everyone’s favorite outdoor gathering spot, Sheep’s Meadow! Please join us for ice-cold drinks, snacks, and good music.

We're co-hosting this event with our friends at 

Columbia in Tech x CEYA NYC Park Hang

Please join Columbia in Tech for an evening with Merge API and friends. This event is geared towards Columbia alumni working in tech, and we'll consider students for entry on a case-by-case basis. We'll have a panel discussion moderated by Kevin Zhang, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, with some incredible Columbia founders: 

Columbia in Tech @ Merge API

Please join Columbia in Tech for an afternoon of good food + conversation!