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For the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Neo will interview Sujo John, Founder of YouCanFreeUs.nArriving in NYC with just two suitcases & $50, Sujo landed a job on the 81st floor of the WTC North Tower, while his pregnant wife worked on the 71st floor of the South Tower.nOn September 11, 2001, at 8:46 AM, islamist terrorists crashed the first plane into the North Tower, impacting floors 93 to 99, just 12 floors above his office. Sujo evacuated 81 flights of stairs down to the plaza, only to watch the South Tower collapse while standing roughly 20 feet away.nHuddled in the rubble, Sujo miraculously survived while everyone around him was crushed to death. Crawling out through the soot, he learned his wife had been delayed that morning, sparing both her life & their unborn child.nSujo is a motivational speaker & humanitarian who has taken his message of resilience & hope to millions around the world.nHis non-profit YouCanFreeUs is an international human rights organization that is fighting modern slavery around the world.nFrom universities & community events to Fortune 500 companies, he has been inspiring people to live out their full potential & to be a catalyst for change.nWe'll discuss his story of survival that day, how his life changed right after the attacks, the creation & growth of his non-profit, how he rebuilt his mental resilience, & his ongoing mission to support others & inspire the community.n______nSchedule:n3:45pm Registrationn4pm Speaker discussion + Q&An5pm After the talk, we'll head to a nearby bar for an open mixer.nPlease RSVP with your full name (first & last).n______nIMPORTANTnPlease use Google or Apple maps for directions.nPlease arrive 15min early with your ID ready.nIf you RSVP, you must show up. Space is strictly limited, & the event will be at full capacity.nAllow for extra travel time to Lower Manhattan that day.nPlease commit to being there 15 min early: we start at 4pm sharp.n______nTopics: 9/11 | WTC | Non-profit | Sept11 | motivationaln______nFounders Friday is an exclusive series interviewing the most impressive leaders, raw & unfiltered to inspire the next generation & help them turn their vision into reality.n______nThe Neo Club is a highly curated network connecting the worlds top founders, tech entrepreneurs, & investors. It brings together high-impact builders to share raw insights, forge strategic partnerships, & scale extraordinary companies.nFrom 10-person dinners to a 1,000-guest Tech Week closing party for founders & investors, the club crafts high-density rooms where real deals get done.nThe community represents over $10 billion in aggregate revenue & $100 billion in combined company valuations.n______nMemberships/Sponsorships: hello@theneo.clubnPlease no solicitation or spam on any channel. Thank you.
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