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Coffee + Connect
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| With founders Marian Bacol (Somarae), Gavin Rowe (Task Force VA), Richard Ogilchyn (Grand Founders), Asya Bradley (Startups & Venture Capital Lead, Stripe), Katya Fuentes (Head of Growth, Comp AI). |
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Jun 04 (Thursday) @ 08:30 PM
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COFFEE + CONNECT is an intentional networking event for founders & investors who want real conversations + connections. We are looking to especially invite underrepresented founders such as veterans, immigrants, Ukrainians, women, LGBTQ+, Black founders & any builder overlooked by traditional capital.
This is a human-centered space designed for authentic connection, meaningful dialogue, & relationship-building that happens naturally.
Whether youre looking to expand your community, meet your next collaborator or teammate, exchange ideas, or simply have a great conversation with thoughtful humans building cool things, COFFEE + CONNECT offers an authentic environment to do just that.
Coffee & light bites are complimentary
*** Once you are approved for the event, you'll be sent a link to sign up for Validus, Grand Founders app specifically for founders & investors to connect. You must create a profile on Validus to attend the event.
Co-hosts & Speakers:
Marian Bacol | Founder, Somarae
Gavin Rowe | Founder, Task Force VA
Asya Bradley | Startups & Venture Capital Lead, Stripe
Richard Ogilchyn | Founder, Grand Founders
Katya Fuentes | Head of Growth, Comp AI
ABOUT SOMARAE:
Somarae is an AI-powered somatic wellness platform & community for personalized, on-demand stress relief & nervous system regulation. We help people reconnect with their bodies through science-backed tools, integrating women's health cycles & community co-regulation with online & in-person somatic wellness events.
ABOUT TASK FORCE VA:
Task Force VA is a veteran-led B2C & B2B tech platform transforming how veterans navigate the VA claims process. Task Force VA provides veterans with clarity, competence, & confidence through expert, on-demand support & a Trusted Partner Network of vetted medical providers & VA-accredited attorneysall pre-screened & rated by veterans to remove guesswork & restore trust.
ABOUT STRIPE:
Stripe is a global financial infrastructure platform that helps businesses accept payments, manage revenue, & scale worldwide. Stripes software & APIs power payments, subscriptions, billing, fraud prevention, & global commerce, helping businesses grow faster & operate more efficiently around the world.
ABOUT CONNECTD:
Connectd empowers startups & senior fractional leaders to thrive in the era of flexible, high-impact work. We are a people-first platform connecting startups & scaleups with experienced fractional executives, advisors & directors. Powered by AI insights & smart matching technology, Connectd ensures the right leaders are placed in the right businesses, driving growth, clarity, & scale when it matters most.
ABOUT GRAND FOUNDERS:
Grand Founders is a New Yorkbased 501(c)(3) public foundation operating through partnerships with institutional investors, family offices, corporations, & impact-driven leaders.
ABOUT COMP AI:
Comp AI gets you SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit-ready in just a few days, so your team can get back to shipping. Evidence, controls, vendor management, & audit prep run on autopilot, so you stay audit-ready 24/7. Trusted by fast-growing teams like Dub, Better Auth, & Ramp.
This event is a part of #NYTechWeeka week of events hosted by VCs & startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com." data-next-head="
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