Startup Grind New York City Hosts Dave Gilboa (cofounder of Warby Parker)

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Dave Gilboa, cofounder of Warby Parker

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Dave Gilboa is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Warby Parker (http://www.crunchbase.com/company/warby-parker), a transformative fashion brand offering designer eyewear at a revolutionary price while leading the way for socially-conscious businesses. He has helped raised $55 million from SV Angel, Lere Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and First Round Capital. Prior to Warby Parker, Dave was an Associate at merchant bank Allen & Company and, earlier, worked at Bain & Company. He also served as Special Assistant to the Founder and CEO of the TriZetto Group, and has held strategy and business development roles at Genomic Health and Crescendo Bioscience. Dave has worked extensively with non-profit organizations, and serves as a founding member of the Entrepreneur Board of Venture for America, an organization dedicated to mobilizing graduates as entrepreneurs in low-cost cities. Born in Sweden and raised in San Diego, Dave graduated with a BS in Bioengineering with Honors from UC Berkeley and holds an MBA from Wharton Business School.

Agenda

6:00 Networking and Food
7:00 Fireside Chat
8:00 Networking

Hosted By Brian Park, Director of Startup Grind New York City

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Over 18 years professional experience in web/online/mobile product development. Experience in developing innovative consumer and enterprise collaborative web products and services. Has started three previous startups, including one that had $17 million in revenues. Previously worked for AOL and Merrill Lynch. Is a CMUer.
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Hosted By Khari Parson, Community Manager of Startup Grind New York City

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Khari is a founder of tech and brick and mortar companies and a lawyer with a background in corporate law and business planning and strategic development for start-up companies.
Email: khari@startupgrind.com

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