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42GEEKS NYC GATHERING
Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 6pm - 9pm
Hosted by Chok Ooi, 42Geeks Chief Geek & Singapore Economic Development Board
Join 42Geeks in NYC on March 28, 2024 for a reunion & a warm welcome to potential new Geeks! This will be an evening of networking, great keynotes & highlights of the Geeks' most recent trip to Singapore as part of the Southeast Asia Tour.
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency under the Ministry of Trade & Industry. EDB plays a pivotal role in shaping Singapore's economic landscape. With a mission to create sustainable economic growth, vibrant business, & excellent job opportunities, they are at the forefront of strategies that position Singapore as a global center for innovation & talent.
Join Chok as he interviews fellow Geek & unicorn founder: Itai Damti, the CEO of Unit. Gain insights from Sian Nee Ho, Regional Director at EDB, the Honorable Jason D. Greenblatt, & Ross Hamilton on business opportunities in Singapore, Middle East, & Scotland with the night to network after.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
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Itai Damti
Co-Founder/CEO, Unit
Itai brings a wealth of experience as a mentor & advisor, having collaborated with various fintech partners & portfolio companies during his time as the Fintech Entrepreneur in Residence at 500 Startups. He is also the founder of Leverate in Israel & Co-founder of 2n in Hong Kong. Itai now is the CEO of Unit: the embedded finance platform that helps tech companies build banking & lending into their products, serving around 200 customers, from public companies to startups, including Invoice2Go (Bill.com), AngelList, Wix, Instawork & more.
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Sian Nee Ho
Regional Director, EDB
Sian Nee joined the Singapore Economic Development Board in 2017, & currently serves as Regional Director, Americas based in New York. She is responsible for facilitating business partnerships & investment promotion activity in industries such as tech & sustainability. Previously, Sian Nee was part of the Commercial & Professional Services team in EDB where she supported & facilitated the growth of services firms in APAC & Singapore.
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The Honorable Jason D. Greenblatt
Jason Greenblatt, the founder & CEO of Abraham Venture, is a diplomat, lawyer, & commentator, served as an Assistant to the President & the White House Special Envoy to the Middle East during the Trump Administration. During this evening, he will delve into the promising business opportunities within the Middle East, with a special focus on Saudi Arabia.
Ross Hamilton
Ross Hamilton, Managing Partner at Sustainable Alpha, guides emerging companies, venture capital, & private equity firms in creating sustainable businesses from startup to scale-up. With a rich history of advising & investing in new ventures, he has founded multiple businesses in both the UK & US. Ross will specifically explore business opportunities in Scotland.
AGENDA
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Happy Hour Networking
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Chok's Interview with Itai
7:00 pm - 7:20 pm | Fireside Chat
7:20 pm - 7:40 pm | The Honorable Jason D. Greenblatt
7:40 pm - 8:00 pm | Ross Hamilton
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Continued Conversation
COST
$40 USD
The ticket price includes happy hour drinks & small bites.
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