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SEEN 2024
FUNDRAISING
& BEING SEEN
IN NYC
1:30PM
DOORS OPEN
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
2:00Pm
WELCOME & KEYNOTE
SEEN 2024 kick-off by Tech: NYC & Visible Hands, followed by two of NYC’s leading investors – Fred Wilson, Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures and Jarrid Tingle, Managing Partner at Harlem Capital – on how founders and investors can work together to sustain NYC’s
competitive edge.
competitive edge.
2:35PM
The Right Way to raise money: the new vc playbook
The roller coaster of VC activity in the past few years have understandably left founders with whiplash on the right moment to pursue new funding. That’s particularly true for underrepresented founders, who receive funding at a miniscule rate that has barely changed in the last decade. These top investors pull back the curtain on how they pursue new investments, with tips on how founders of all diverse backgrounds can get a leg up.
MODERATOR:
TBA
SPEAKERS:
Morgan Blumberg, Principal, M13
Gabby Cazeau, Partner, Harlem Capital
Oliver Libby, Managing Partner, H/L Ventures
MODERATOR:
TBA
SPEAKERS:
Morgan Blumberg, Principal, M13
Gabby Cazeau, Partner, Harlem Capital
Oliver Libby, Managing Partner, H/L Ventures
3:15PM
COFFEE BREAK
3:30PM
Alternative pathways
to funding
Explore the evolving landscape of startup funding in this insightful panel. Leading NYC founders will discuss innovative approaches beyond traditional venture capital, including crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, corporate partnerships, and more. Learn how to navigate and leverage these alternative funding sources to fuel your business growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur or investor, this session offers valuable strategies to diversify your funding options and accelerate success.
MODERATOR:
Justin Wolz, Rho
SPEAKERS:
Su Sanni, Dollaride
Daria Siegel, NYC Economic Development Corporation
Daniel Taylor, Secure Bags
MODERATOR:
Justin Wolz, Rho
SPEAKERS:
Su Sanni, Dollaride
Daria Siegel, NYC Economic Development Corporation
Daniel Taylor, Secure Bags
4:10PM
How I Raised My Seed
Join us for a special edition of the long-running series sharing best practices on raising a seed round – from the founders who just did it.
SPEAKERS:
Tiya Gordon, Co-founder & COO, itselectric
Pedro Sanchez de Lozada, Co-founder & CEO, Canid
Jaclyn Siu, Co-founder & CEO, Starcycle
Charlie O'Donnell, NextNYC | Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
SPEAKERS:
Tiya Gordon, Co-founder & COO, itselectric
Pedro Sanchez de Lozada, Co-founder & CEO, Canid
Jaclyn Siu, Co-founder & CEO, Starcycle
Charlie O'Donnell, NextNYC | Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
5:00PM
Closing ANNOUNCEMENTS & Reception
NOVEMBER 20TH
NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY