🚀 You’re Invited to our 2️⃣ NY #TechWeek Events

Mark your calendars! Join us for a fireside chat featuring Byron Ling, General Partner at Twelve Below, in conversation with Alap Shah, Managing Partner at Studio Management. This intimate discussion is a can't-miss event featuring two top early-stage investors during Tech Week. RSVP here to join us on the evening of Tuesday, June 4th!

Byron Ling is a successful investor known for backing visionary founders with groundbreaking ideas. He prioritizes founders who not only have a unique understanding of their market but also possess a strong distribution model that creates a lasting competitive advantage. His impressive track record includes seed-stage investments in industry leaders like Mirror (acquired by lululemon), Ro, K Health, Papa, and Italic.

Celebrate the beginning of NY Tech Week! Fuel your network and celebrate the start of NY #TechWeek at our Kickoff Brunch on Monday morning. Mingle with local and visiting industry leaders, fostering new connections and reigniting the creative spark. Hosted by Studio Management's Johnny Hwin and Alap Shah, this brunch promises to be a vibrant launchpad for the week ahead. Don't miss out - register here now!

🎤  FFF Fireside Chat with Mark Peter Davis

A big thank you to everyone who participated in this special edition of Founders, Funders & Friends with Mark Peter Davis of Interplay! Mark Peter Davis is a leading NYC entrepreneur and investor. He's the Managing Partner of Interplay, a startup ecosystem that invests in, incubates, and supports founders. MPD has funded or founded over 100 companies and is the author of "The Fundraising Rules."

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• A big thank you to our partners for the evening, Kate Webb of Sun Moon Rising Wine as our wine sponsor and Shai Goldman of Brex.

  • Sun Moon Rising Wine , the first of its kind astrology-inspired wine brand, offers a unique and personalized approach to enjoying wine. Their meticulously curated selection features 12 high-quality wines, each reflecting the essence of a zodiac sign. If you want to know more, visit their website or email [email protected].

  • Brex is the financial stack that scales with you, from launch to early stage, growth, and enterprise. A business bank account, credit card, bill pay, travel, and employee reimbursements — all in one scalable solution. Our mission is to empower founders anywhere to make better financial decisions. Founders and venture funds can sign up here for white glove onboarding and special friends of Studio Management perks! Don't hesitate to reach out to Michael Morgenstern ([email protected]) with any and all questions!

🚀 More About Studio Management

At Studio Management, we're curating a community of our favorite builders, investors and talented folks in NYC. If you tell us about your work, we’ll tell you who you may want to chat with at our events and also help you elevate open roles and asks within the community. Submit your information here to stay connected

Studio Management is a data-driven asset manager investing across public equities and venture capital. Our mission is to influence the flow of capital into companies that improve society & push culture forward

• To connect with the Studio Management team, reach out to Johnny Hwin ([email protected])

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