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May 08 - May 14

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May 09 - May 17

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Jun 01 - Jun 07
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With Calvin Otis (VP Investment Banking, SVB), Ilias Anwar (CMO, Cliqk).
May 19 (Tuesday) @ 04:30 PM       FREE
Microsoft, 677 5th Ave, 7th Fl

 
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Join us for an immersive evening inside Haus of Creators AI Labs as we explore how creators can build sustainable businesses through ownership, intellectual property, & capital.

The night begins with a curated networking experience designed to spark connection & conversation. Guests will enjoy an open bar happy hour featuring cocktails by Casa Don Ramn, alongside hot & cold offerings from Vuka NYC Coffee, plus additional refreshments.

From there, we'll transition into a panel conversation focused on Creator Business Models, IP, & Capital-bringing together voices across finance, law, technology, & entrepreneurship to unpack how creators can move beyond content creation & into long-term value creation.

Moderated by Venus Rose - Founder & CEO of Haus of Creators / A.I. SECTOR; entrepreneur & creative director building platforms that center underrepresented talent while advancing inclusive storytelling, creative empowerment, & access across media, finance, & technology.

Joined by:

Calvin Otis - VP of Investment Banking at Silicon Valley Bank; experienced in advising high-growth companies, startups, & founders on fundraising, capital strategy, & scaling businesses.

Anuj Gupta - Attorney operating at the intersection of technology & media; former Meta, advising on legal strategy, innovation, & emerging digital ecosystems; admitted to the Bar in New York & Washington, D.C.

Ilias Anwar - CMO of Cliqk; marketing executive helping brands & technology companies drive audience growth, customer acquisition, & digital relevance.

Following the panel, attendees will hear from keynote speaker:
TBD

Together, the evening will explore how creators can protect & monetize intellectual property, structure sustainable business models, understand funding pathways, & position themselves for long-term growth in the Creator Economy.

What You'll Learn:

- How creators are building recurring revenue & sustainable business models
- Why intellectual property ownership matters more than ever in the age of AI
- How to think about fundraising, capital, & business growth
- What investors, attorneys, & operators look for in scalable creator-led companies
- How creators can build long-term value beyond brand deals & content

What You'll Walk Away With:

- A clearer understanding of creator business models
- Insights around intellectual property, ownership, & legal protection
- A stronger framework for capital raising & funding pathways
- Tools for building a more scalable & investable business
- New relationships across finance, media, technology, & entrepreneurship

This session is part of an ongoing series focused on helping creators & founders move beyond content-and into ownership, systems, & scalable infrastructure.

The evening will be captured through photography, video, live streaming, & media coverage. Live Streaming: https://www.twitch.tv/hausofcreators
 
 
 
 
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