NYC  SF        Events   Jobs   Deals  
    Sign in  
 
 
NYC Tech
Events Weekly Newsletter!
*
 
COMING UP

Climate Week NYC
(Sep 21 - Sep 28)

SF Tech Week
(Oct 06 - Oct 12)

AI Week NYC
(Oct 06 - Oct 12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Popular Event 
With Daniel Ahmadizadeh (Growth, Crustdata), Benjamin Friedman (Dir., NYT CFO), Emily Zhen (Zeal Capital), Taz Singh (TiE SoCal), Sophy Li (Investor).
Venue, To Be Announced
Oct 08 (Wed) , 2025 @ 06:00 PM
FREE
 
Register
 
 

 
DETAILS

Fundraising can be critical & transformative, yet it comes with potential pitfalls & may be completely inappropriate for some founders (at least now). Before pursuing investment, it's essential to understand these consequential tradeoffs.

This panel will share insights from founders & investors, real-world lessons, & actionable advice to help you make the fundraising decision that best propels your vision forward.

Panelists:
Emily Zhen, Principal & Healthcare Lead at Zeal Capital Partners.

Taz Singh, LP in several VC funds & a charter member of TiE SoCal.

Sophy Li is an Investor & contributor at three startups.

Daniel Ahmadizadeh, Growth at Crustdata, led two YC companies as CEO, & Instructor at Columbia University.

Moderator: Benjamin Friedman, Founder & President of Build Scale Grow & Director, NYT CFO Group.

Schedule:
6:00-6:30 PM: Welcome networking with refreshments & light food available

6:30-7:15 PM: Panel conversation featuring prepared questions followed by audience Q&A

7:15-8:00 PM Continued networking & discussion of topics




User Uploaded Image
CTI, founded by former tax auditors & Big 4 tax professionals, helps businesses maximize tax incentives. Our expert team of CPAs, attorneys, & engineers have secured over $50B in credits, including R&D, employment, sales & use, & property incentives using advanced technology & deep expertise to drive measurable financial results.




User Uploaded Image
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a global investment bank with $500B+ AUM. Stifel Bank, Member FDIC, offers fund banking, venture lending, capital call, & tailored startup solutions. Learn more here.




User Uploaded Image
Build Scale Grow helps founders beat the odds through focused, efficient scaling. We deliver expert guidance & connections-all at a fraction of the cost of full-time hires. We specialize in helping introverted founders in Social Impact, EdTech, & Health Tech startups succeed.




User Uploaded Image
Founded in 2016, New York Tech CFO Group is a free forum where finance leaders share insights on strategic planning, benchmarking, & financial solutions. Our community includes over 200 CFOs & finance heads from NYC-based tech companies. Contact the host about membership.
 
 
 
 
About    Feedback    Press    Terms    Gary's Red Tie
 
© 2025 GarysGuide