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SXSW 2026
(Mar 12 - Mar 18)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gary Event 
With founders Courtney Cardin (Aura Finance), Eric Lavin (Active Primer), Benjamin Friedman (Build Scale Grow), Michael Boyle (Head of Growth, Hult Prize Foundation), Emily Zhen (Zeal Capital Partners).
Venue, To Be Announced
Mar 04 (Wed) , 2026 @ 06:00 PM
FREE
 
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DETAILS

What if doing good wasn't a slide at the end of your deck, but the engine of your growth?
Join leaders who are already proving you don't have to choose between meaningful impact & serious returns.

Hear candid stories about hard tradeoffs, failed experiments, & the surprising ways purpose can strengthen unit economics & resilience.

You'll leave with practical ideas you can apply now to your business strategy, financial metrics, & fundraising.

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

Michael Boyle, Head of Growth & Engagement at Hult Prize Foundation

Courtney Cardin, Co-Founder of Aura Finance

Eric Lavin, Founder of Active Primer

Moderator, Benjamin Friedman, Founder & President of Build Scale Grow & Author of Silent Strength

Schedule:
6:00-6:30 PM: Welcome networking

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

Refreshments & light food will be available.

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.

Founded in 2016, the New York Tech CFO Group is a free forum for finance leaders to share insights on strategic planning, benchmarking, & financial solutions. We host regular in-person gatherings from casual happy hours & breakfasts to educational & networking events.

As a founder, time is precious. Withum's Outsourced Accounting Systems & Services (OASyS) delivers a stressfree, fully managed finance & accounting solution, providing visibility, accuracy, & guidance so you can focus on what you do best. Scale with confidence.
 
 
 
 
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