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Join us for a conversation with <A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpalmeri/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Stephanie Palmeri</A>, Partner with SoftTech VC. Grab a seat to get the inside scoop from one of the best on how to get a VC's attention, & the Dos & Donts once you get in front of them. <A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-bienstock-1819499/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Evan Bienstock</A> of Lowenstein Sandlers technology practice will be moderating.
Well explore: outreach (what works & what doesnt), pitch (what do say, what not to say), & generally what a VC looks for in an investment opportunity.
You should attend if:
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<LI>You're a founder or investor who wants to learn from an experienced investor & start-up founder</LI>
<LI>You want to learn how you can build a career in Technology</LI>
<LI>You're an experienced Developer or Data Scientist & are interested in meeting some of the fastest growing companies in NYC</LI>
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Event Schedule:
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6:00 pm - Doors open
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6:15 pm - Conversation with Stephanie Palmeri, moderated by Evan Bienstock (Lowenstein Sandler)
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7:15 om - Audience Q&A
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Meet the Speaker:
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<A HREF="http://softtechvc.com/team_member/stephanie-palmeri/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Stephanie Palmeri</A>is a Partner with SoftTech VC, where she invests in marketplaces, mobile services, SaaS, consumer health, & EdTech startups including Poshmark, ClassDojo, Clever, Grovo, Panorama Education, Lantern, Phil, Survata & Thanx. Stephanie currently represents SoftTech VC as board member for Fatherly, Pared, Educents, & Envoy, as well as a board observer for numerous investments. She previously served on the boards of Chariot (acquired by Ford Motor Company), Niche (acquired by Twitter), & Spoon University (acquired by Scripps Networks Interactive).
Stephanie joined SoftTech VC in 2011 after a decade of working in marketing & technology. Previously, she was active in New York Citys emergent VC & entrepreneurial community as an Associate with early-stage venture fund NYC Seed & launched the NYC SeedStart incubator, one of New Yorks first accelerator programs. Additionally, Stephanie worked with wine ecommerce startup Lot18 on business development & marketing initiatives. Stephanies early experiences include Accentures market data practice working with investment banking clients like JP Morgan & Morgan Stanley, as well as several years with Estee Lauders Clinique brand focused on marketing & sales initiatives for alternative distribution channels. Later, Stephanie was an early member of a startup building enterprise sales & marketing applications for global customers including SAP AG & Diageo.
Stephanie holds an MBA from Columbia Business School & graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University with joint degrees in Marketing & Management Information Systems. She sits on the Advisory Board for the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School. 
Follow Stephanie on Twitter <A HREF="http://www.twitter.com/stephpalmeri" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">@stephpalmeri</A>
 
Meet the Moderator:
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Evan Bienstockis a partner in the Tech Group of Lowenstein Sandler, counseling companies in all stages of their life cycles, from the seed of an idea to its execution & eventual exit. He works closely with founders, investors, & entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries, & their innovative spirits energize his legal practice.
With a home in Brooklyns DUMBO neighborhooda nexus for many tech startupsand extensive experience with an array of companies in the tech sector, Evans roots are firmly planted in the startup community. He has handled & negotiated hundreds of venture capital & private equity financings for those providing & seeking capital. Evan is also well-versed in mergers & acquisitions, & regularly advises clients through complex exit transactions.
In addition to his work for the firm, Evan serves as a mentor to the startup community, often writing & speaking on legal & business issues for Cleantech Open Northeast, WeWork, Columbia Tech Ventures, General Assembly, & 30 Weeks (a Google-sponsored incubator).
Prior to joining Lowenstein Sandler, Evan was a partner at Mintz Levin, working in the firms Boston & New York offices. 
 
Meet the Host:
<A HREF="https://www.galvanize.com/new-york" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Galvanize</A> is New Yorks home for entrepreneurs & technologists. Our community is made up of high-caliber technology startups only (with an acceptance rate of 4%) & the mentors & programming that support their growth; a coding school graduating top-talent to companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, & Uber; & 4 corporate innovation partners: IBM, Invesco, MunichRE, & PwC. Galvanize NYC has 8 campuses across the country, & is one of the Google for Entrepreneurs North American Technology Hubs.