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What does it take to start an investment firm, & how do investors decide which everyday brands are worth backing?
Join Samantha Ory, Co-Founder of 8 Pillars Capital, & Armani Nieves, Chief of Staff, for a fireside chat on launching a New York private equity firm & investing in the consumer brands that shape everyday life, presented by the Fordham Venture Capital Club.
Agenda
[6:00-6:30 PM] Networking
[6:30-7:30 PM] Fireside chat with Samantha + live Q&A
[7:30-8:00 PM] Networking
Light Refreshments provided
What you'll walk away with
- How an investor goes from idea to launching a firm
- How private equity picks & grows consumer brands
- The chance to ask a firm founder your questions directly
About 8 Pillars Capital
8 Pillars Capital is a New York private capital firm, founded in 2025, that invests in, acquires, & grows leading companies in everyday life: wellness, personal care, apparel, food & beverage, hospitality, media, & more. The firm makes a few concentrated partnerships each year, pairing capital with experienced operators. Its name comes from the eight criteria it uses to pick & grow every company.
About the Fordham Venture Capital Club
The Fordham Venture Capital Club (FVCC) is a graduate student club at the Gabelli School of Business, open to all Fordham students interested in venture capital & startups. Through our fireside chats & site visits, members hear directly from investors & founders & connect with New York City's startup ecosystem.
Before you come
Business casual. Bring your questions & your LinkedIn QR code. Open to all majors & years.
Spots are limited. RSVP now to secure yours.
Photos may be taken at this event.
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