THE GATHERING
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Event registration link: https://lu.ma/mnihqct4
THE GATHERING is a groundbreaking event designed for founders to build genuine connections, tackle real challenges, promote peer learning, and have fun.
Expect an informal, relaxed atmosphere where everyone can openly share their failures, discuss challenges, and brainstorm creative solutions. Engage in transparent discussions and learn from fellow entrepreneurs.
What to expect?
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking, Snacks & Beverages
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Fireside Chat with a Rockstar Founder, Siqi Chen, CEO & CFO at Runway, an a16z funded startup enabling operators to understand their business without needing a degree in finance. Funding - Series A, US$ 27.5M.
As an operator and founder: Siqi was CEO of Sandbox VR (a16z), VP of Product and Growth at Postmates (acquired by Uber), CEO of Hey, Inc (Google-funded, acquired by Postmates), Head of Product at Zynga (IPO 2011), CEO of Serious Business (funded by Lightspeed, acquired by Zynga) Siqi is an investor in nearly a hundred companies like Clubhouse, Amplitude, Pipe, and Italic. Previously, Siqi worked at NASA JPL, where he was the only person to ever receive a Congressional Space Act award while in school, for his contributions to machine vision technology on the Mars Exploration Rovers.
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM: AMA with a Rockstar Founder - Ask your burning questions and get real answers
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Pitch Your Startup - Receive feedback from the crowd in our 12 Angry Viewers 😤 style session (a nod to MTV in the 90s). Gain valuable insights and seek help if needed.
APPLY TO PITCH
We'll feature 3 companies ONLY, each with 3 minutes to pitch and 3 minutes for questions/comments. This isn't about finding investors (though it's possible!). It's about founders helping founders with real-time feedback from peers who've faced similar challenges.
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM: Networking
All snacks and beverages are included in your ticket price. To ensure private and transparent communication, video recording is not allowed.
Request to attend now! Admitted guests will receive a calendar invite.
THE GATHERING