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***PAID Event / LIMITED to 30 members***
This is our 34th event & it's one of our most special events ever. We are so excited to share two technologists turned Chefs! We will hear from both chefs who took a complete 180 in their career, why they left their previous work, & how they managed to become Executive Chef at SUGARCANE raw bar grill (Brooklyn, NY) & Chef & Owner of a restaurant business, Shuraku, in NYC. Following the talk, they will actually show how they cook the food & we get to eat the appetizers! :)
We'd like to invite new & existing founders, investors, established startup leaders, & people thinking of starting their own company here in NYC to join us to share wisdom & information across borders. Please join us & hang out afterward.
Agenda:
- 06:30 PM: Door opens/ Networking/ Opening Remarks
- 07:00 PM: Featured Speakers: Joe Conti, Chef & Owner of Shuraku & Stephen Yen, Executive Chef at SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
- 07:45 PM: Demo of Cooking & Making (and Eating!) Appetizers
- 08:30 PM: Announcements & Open Networking
Joe is the Chef & Owner & Shuraku Japanese Grill. The menu consists of the finest seafood, meats, & poultry from around the world, delicately seasoned & prepared on their binchotan grill. Joe has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science & has worked at Deloitte for more than 12 years & AIG for about 4 years, serving as Senior Manager & Managing Director of Audit & Global Head of Analytics respectively.
Stephen is the Executive Chef at SUGERCANE Raw Bar Grill ( Latin & Asian Inspired. Raw Bar, Sushi Bar, Open Fire Grill). He is a chef who is obsessed with ingredients, processes, & making people happy through food. Stephen has a degree in Corporate Systems & Computer Science.
*Cash bar is not included in the fee. $12/person includes appetizers made from both chefs.
A huge THANKS to our Awesome Sponsors:
Community Support:
tele-net (America) was founded in Japan in 1994, with the hope of providing omotenashi-inspired customer service to the world. Their beginnings probably looked similar to yoursa tiny office; a small but dedicated team; a mission to succeed no matter what. They now have operations in four countries, providing services to companies throughout Japan, & the world. tele-net understands Japans dedication to detail & quality. They also understand that great customer service is crucial to your success in a new market. Having been in the customer service industry for over 25 years, theyve supported many companies as they went from startup phase to international brands. Consumers will have great expectations of your offering, especially being a startup from Japan. Part of that expectation will be the high level of service that Japan is known for. By partnering with tele-net, not only will your customers experience omotenashi-inspired care, but youll have an ally that understands your vision & can accommodate the ever-changing needs of your growing company. To learn more about how they can help support your US and/or Japanese customers, contact them at [masked]. (www.tele-net-america.com)
Venue Support:
Shuraku Restaurant (https://www.shurakunyc.com/)
We hope that this event will be a place where people from Japan & New York alike can come to collaborate. Looking forward to seeing you all!
Team Japan NYC Startups
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