Social Media Week New York, February 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Social Media Week is a leading news platform and worldwide conference that curates and shares the best ideas and insights into social media and technology's impact on business, society and culture. Social Media Week kicks off in New York this week and will run from February 22-26. This year’s impressive lineup of speakers includes leaders from The New York Times, NBC Universal and Facebook to name a few. We hope to see you there!
VC Insider: The Ins and Outs of Raising Money with VCs, February 23 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will feature a Q&A discussion with J Skyler Fernandes (Simon Venture Group), Alex Iskold (Techstars) and Sumeet Shah (Brand Foundry Ventures). The discussion will cover the process of getting investments, what makes a venture capitalist lead a round versus follow a round and what industries venture capitalists like to invest in and why.
Social Media Marketing Best Practices, February 24 at 6:30pm
To coincide with Social Media Week, General Assembly is teaming up with Facebook and Instagram to present a series of case studies in digital marketing. Join experts from General Assembly and Facebook who will highlight companies that have used the different social media platforms to achieve various business objectives.
Rock Climbing With Brooklyn’s Startup Guru: Charlie O’Donnell, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Charlie O’Donnell is is one of the most prominent forces behind the Brooklyn startup community, and this is your chance to spend a fun evening climbing and learning. This one’s not just for developers and startup junkies. You should attend if you have a crazy business idea, can ride a bike, are training for a marathon, or even just love Brooklyn.
The Diversity in Tech Awards, February 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Join NYC’s tech community at the Bowery Hotel to celebrate the first annual Diversity In Tech Awards. The awards ceremony will celebrate individuals and organizations championing the nationwide movement to increase diversity in the STEM fields.
BUILD by brunchwork, February 28 at 9:00 a.m.
This is a full-day educational workshop designed for first-time founders and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to refine their business. At this event you'll be able to pitch your ideas in front of a panel of expert judges, develop a roadmap for launch and form lasting relationships with other guests.
Have a great week NYC and be sure to check out our events calendar for all the other tech events happening around town.
