Events
Hosting, attending, speaking, or exhibiting… events are a big part of my life.
Starlight Children’s Foundation Gala Fundraiser
This year, Janet and I were proud to support a charity we hadn't heard of before... giving toys to sick children who have extended hospital stays, the Starlight Children's Foundation melted our hearts. We gladly contributed to their mission, and while it's sad that...
Nolcha Fashion Week
After making a connection through one of my partners in TEDxFultonStreet, we were invited to one of the runway shows at the industry-only Nolcha Fashion Week in NYC. Fun, my first time at an actual "catwalk"! [gallery columns="4" size="medium"...
#HealthyOceans conference at United Nations
In the EcoSocChamber (Economic and Social Council) of the United Nations, I was fortunate enough to participate in an important meeting about how to maintain the overall health of our world's oceans. Keynotes included President Tommy Remengesau of Palau and talk show...
Swiss Consulate
Lemonade Heroes Happy Hour 2013
With the TV project in late-stage negotiations to be sold, I arranged one last social event for our friends and entrepreneurs. For kicks, we had a special moment at 08:09:10 11-12-13.
Lemonade Heroes at Javits Convention Center
As part of our casting call for entrepreneurs, Lemonade Heroes took out a booth at a trade show for small business.
New York Entrepreneurship Week
I was invited to speak about small business ownership - especially structuring equity partnerships and managing technical teams in startups - at this week-long series of seminars. Entrepreneurship Week takes place in many cities around the country, and this particular...
TED@NYC 2013
Each year, the TED Conference hosts a small invite-only event in NYC, for members of the community to vote on a short list of presenters who might get invited to speak on the main stage for that year’s conference. I was proud to attend in 2013.
Lemonade Heroes at Worldwide Investors Network
We set up shop at Eyal Bino’s great event series, “Worldwide Investors Network”, to meet and interview entrepreneurs from overseas.
TED Conference: “City 2.0”
TED hosted an unusual event in New York City, relating to urban planning. It was only open to members of the TED Community, so I was thrilled to attend. Couldn't resist getting someone to snap a pic of me on the stage after the event, with the big logo.
Lemonade Heroes Rooftop Portrait Party
To get photos of entrepreneurs for the book and tv series, I rented a bar on a rooftop and set up a red carpet for business owners.
NFTE Semi-Finals
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) invited me to serve as a judge and panelist at this event, where youths from around the city competed in a business plan pitch contest. It was a pleasure and an honor to see the aspiring bright stars of tomorrow, and...
Judging a Business Plan Competition
As an invited guest, I served to judge a Business Plan competition for the Junior Achievement of New York. It was an inspiration seeing the works of so many youthful aspiring entrepreneurs!
Sylvan Social at Pier 94
For an audience of small business owners, we offered “Websites that don’t suck”, as well as Training, Workshops, and Branding.
Creative Capital Fundraiser
I love supporting this organization because in addition to helping artists financially, they also provide guidance and connections to help grow and establish careers.
“Sharkette Tank” Panelist at OwnIt Ventures
Melissa Gasnick-Cloeter invited me to be a panelist for the "Sharkette Tank" at her annual "OwnIt Ventures" conference for women entrepreneurs. I was joined by Alicia Syrett [Pantegrion Capital] and Elizabeth Sigety [Fox Rothchild], and together we shared insights to...
Bennington College Senior Conference
Bennington College in Vermont invited me to speak to students in its graduating class, advising them about the world of entrepreneurship, what it means to be a business owner, what challenges they can expect to face, and other important questions. It was a joy to...
Speaking at the United Nations
It was a privilege and an honor to be invited by Amir Dossal, Director of the Global Partnerships Forum, to speak at the United Nations alongside distinguished guests Chukwuma Menakaya, Michael Skolnick, Andrew Magnino, Rebecca Kantar, Dr. John Forrer, Ashok Regmi,...
Speaking at Lemonade Heroes Yacht Party
I brought 500 entrepreneurs to a 210′ yacht, to audition for a TV Series on about the real journey taken by founders.
Lemonade Heroes Happy Hour 2012
Early in the Lemonade Heroes project, I wanted some of the participants to meet each other - so we hosted an after-work Happy Hour.