​Kick off Spring the right way and join us for a Tech & Founder’s mixer at La Caverna: NYC’s only cocktail cave/Mexican eatery. 
​Get ready for a lovely evening of expanding your network as you connect with like-minded individuals and create opportunities for the year ahead. 

​Whether you're building your startup, making waves in your company, or just want to learn about the big things happening in NYC’s tech scene… 

​This mixer is for you!

​
When: 
Fri, Mar 21 · 5:30–8:00 PM EDT
Where:
 La Caverna, 
122 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Ticket: 
Free (RSVP Required)

​RSVP Now
​Spaces are limited!
​Must be 21+ (with valid ID)
​RSVP is required and non-transferrable
​Food and/or drinks are not included 

(This event is shared across multiple platforms, so the RSVPs shown are only a portion of the professionals attending)

​Highlights
​Lightning Talks: 
Growth strategies, AI, and career insights
​Networking: 
Meet founders, techies, and rising talent
​La Caverna’s Happy Hour is from 5–7 PM: 
Grab some discounted drinks and bites
​Why Stop By?
​If you're tired of superficial networking, this is your chance to:
​Unlock Opportunities: 
Meet founders scaling AI startups, tech wizards, and hungry grads ready to hustle.
​Create Real Connections: 
No business cards thrown in a jar – just authentic convos over cocktails.
​Spark Collaborations: 
Walk away with fresh ideas, potential partners, or your next career level up.
​Who’s Coming
​Visionary Founders scaling the next big thing.
​Tech Rockstars (FAANG, AI/ML engineers, data gurus).
​Corporate Climbers making waves at top companies.
​Students/Grads from top NYC schools hungry to build & break into tech.
​Investors scouting hidden gems.
Your ​Hosts
🔹​
Carlos Tacchetto
: Stealth Founder | Marketing Analytics at Pace University | Nova 111 | keen on Business, Tech & Negotiation
​​🔹 
Giovanni Gallina
: Founder of stealth company | Growth Marketer | Nova 111 | Fulbright Alumnus
​🔹 
Coltrane Kubo
: Co-Founder @ Aidgentic | AI Tool and Automation Pro | Growth Marketer
​🔹 
Anson Wu
: Co-Founder @ Aidgentic

​Disclaimer
​​Photos and videos will be taken for marketing purposes. By attending, you consent to your image being used in these materials. To opt-out, please inform the hosts at check-in.

Aidgentic

Founder

Pace University

discover GREY

Director

University of Minnesota

Nova 111, Fulbrighter

Stealth Founder, Growth Marketer

​Kick off Spring the right way and join us for a Tech &amp; Founder’s mixer at La Caverna: NYC’s only cocktail cave/Mexican eatery.&nbsp;​Get ready for a lovely evening of expanding your network as you connect with like-minded individuals and create opportunities for the year ahead.&nbsp; ​Whether you're building your startup, making waves in your company, or just want to learn about the big things happening in NYC’s tech scene…&nbsp; ​This mixer is for you! ​When:&nbsp;Fri, Mar 21 · 5:30–8:00 PM EDTWhere:&nbsp;La Caverna,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Caverna/@40.7191114,-73.997468,15.5z/data=!3m1!5s0x89c2598114b739d5:0x8312f6674c3422ab!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c2598114ca3ddb:0xb3305101175bbca4!8m2!3d40.719814!4d-73.9871821!16s%2Fg%2F1tkmngn8?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--brand-color);">122 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002</a>Ticket:&nbsp;Free (RSVP Required) ​RSVP Now<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Spaces are limited!</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Must be 21+ (with valid ID)</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​RSVP is required and non-transferrable</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Food and/or drinks are not included&nbsp;</li></ul> (This event is shared across multiple platforms, so the RSVPs shown are only a portion of the professionals attending) ​Highlights<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Lightning Talks:&nbsp;Growth strategies, AI, and career insights</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Networking:&nbsp;Meet founders, techies, and rising talent</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​La Caverna’s Happy Hour is from 5–7 PM:&nbsp;Grab some discounted drinks and bites</li></ul>​Why Stop By?​If you're tired of superficial networking, this is your chance to:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Unlock Opportunities:&nbsp;Meet founders scaling AI startups, tech wizards, and hungry grads ready to hustle.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Create Real Connections:&nbsp;No business cards thrown in a jar – just authentic convos over cocktails.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Spark Collaborations:&nbsp;Walk away with fresh ideas, potential partners, or your next career level up.</li></ul>​Who’s Coming<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Visionary Founders&nbsp;scaling the next big thing.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Tech Rockstars&nbsp;(FAANG, AI/ML engineers, data gurus).</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Corporate Climbers&nbsp;making waves at top companies.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Students/Grads&nbsp;from top NYC schools hungry to build &amp; break into tech.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​Investors&nbsp;scouting hidden gems.</li></ul>Your ​Hosts🔹​<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/carlos-tacchetto-4935a2267" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--brand-color);">Carlos Tacchetto</a>: Stealth Founder | Marketing Analytics at Pace University | Nova 111 | keen on Business, Tech &amp; Negotiation​​🔹&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-gallina/?referrer=luma" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--brand-color);">Giovanni Gallina</a>: Founder of stealth company | Growth Marketer | Nova 111 | Fulbright Alumnus​🔹&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coltrane-kubo-57363b139/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--brand-color);">Coltrane Kubo</a>: Co-Founder @ Aidgentic | AI Tool and Automation Pro | Growth Marketer​🔹&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ansonwu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--brand-color);">Anson Wu</a>: Co-Founder @ Aidgentic ​Disclaimer​​Photos and videos will be taken for marketing purposes. By attending, you consent to your image being used in these materials. To opt-out, please inform the hosts at check-in.

General Admission

NYC Founders & Tech Innovators Mixer

To be shared on approval

Invite & Approval: Ivy League only

This event is set to be an unforgettable evening of networking among the brightest minds from the world's most prestigious universities and companies. Meet Ivy++ alumni working in companies like J.P. Morgan, Google, Airbnb, Microsoft, Uber, Stripe, Amazon, Salesforce, American Express, Verizon, Apple, Netflix, BlackRock, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Spotify, ByteDance, Bloomberg News, Meta, and more! 

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your industry connections or reconnect with familiar faces, this event offers the perfect setting to foster meaningful relationships in a collaborative, energetic atmosphere.

There will be a segment for facilitated speed networking, so you will get a curated networking experience with other executives and leaders. Complimentary light bites and drinks will be provided!

Thank you to our co-host, Singapore Global Network, for making this event possible.

Supermomos

Deputy General Manager, New York

You are the social spark who knows everyone, everywhere, and loves connecting people like pieces of a puzzle

The Connector/Social Butterfly

The Wharton School

Co-Founder & CEO

Babson College

Head Of Growth

You are the calm presence who’s perfectly happy to go with the flow, bringing peace and balance wherever you are

The Chill One/Laid-Back Hangout Buddy

Singapore Global Network

Regional Director (Americas)

Invite &amp; Approval: Ivy League only This event is set to be an unforgettable evening of networking among the brightest minds from the world's most prestigious universities and companies. Meet Ivy++ alumni working in companies like J.P. Morgan, Google, Airbnb, Microsoft, Uber, Stripe, Amazon, Salesforce, American Express, Verizon, Apple, Netflix, BlackRock, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Spotify, ByteDance, Bloomberg News, Meta, and more!&nbsp; Whether you’re looking to strengthen your industry connections or reconnect with familiar faces, this event offers the perfect setting to foster meaningful relationships in a collaborative, energetic atmosphere. There will be a segment for facilitated speed networking, so you will get a curated networking experience with other executives and leaders. Complimentary light bites and drinks will be provided! Thank you to our co-host, Singapore Global Network, for making this event possible.

Crazy Rich Asians Ivy Alum Speed Networking (Non-Asians are WELCOME), with Singapore Global Network

EVENT TIME: 5-7pm EST (the event may show up different time)

Join us as we celebrate a year of connecting NYC's growth minds in tech and finance! What began as a spring celebration one year ago has blossomed into a supportive community of like-minded industry professionals who are building careers and new ventures! 

904 attendees in the past year!!

WHY ATTEND:
Connect with growth minds driving NYC's booming tech and finance ecosystem
Celebrate the city's emergence as a Gen AI powerhouse
Take charge of your professional growth through meaningful connections
Toast to a year of community building and the city's remarkable resilience

A PERSONAL NOTE:
 As the founding organizer, this community has been an inspiration to my personal growth journey. Without your support (through your attendance and private encouragement), I would not have had the courage to deliver my TEDx talk, "Stop Chasing Belonging, How to Create Real Connection." (YouTube: https://youtu.be/xSh808eRPhU?si=Pdnjfn86N7jtwH8D)

I look forward to seeing what we will grow together in the coming year!

innavgroup.com

Managing Partner

EVENT TIME: 5-7pm EST (the event may show up different time) Join us as we celebrate a year of connecting NYC's growth minds in tech and finance! What began as a spring celebration one year ago has blossomed into a supportive community of like-minded industry professionals who are building careers and new ventures!&nbsp; 904 attendees in the past year!! WHY ATTEND:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Connect with growth minds driving NYC's booming tech and finance ecosystem</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Celebrate the city's emergence as a Gen AI powerhouse</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Take charge of your professional growth through meaningful connections</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Toast to a year of community building and the city's remarkable resilience</li></ul> A PERSONAL NOTE: As the founding organizer, this community has been an inspiration to my personal growth journey. Without your support (through your attendance and private encouragement), I would not have had the courage to deliver my TEDx talk, "Stop Chasing Belonging, How to Create Real Connection." (YouTube:&nbsp;https://youtu.be/xSh808eRPhU?si=Pdnjfn86N7jtwH8D) I look forward to seeing what we will grow together in the coming year!

Tech and Finance 🌱March Happy Hour

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and creators. We help startups get the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

We're bringing back low-pressure pitch events for early-stage startups that need to get their ideas out into the world and hear constructive feedback from fellow founders in the trenches.

Register free here on Supermomos. 
This is your chance to see the newest startups coming out of the NYC ecosystem. 
You're getting a first look at fresh ideas -- sometimes even before VCs have seen them!

🍸 TICKET INCLUDES HAPPY HOUR DRINKS.

📅 Date: Thursday, March 20th
🕓 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square
📑 Founders: 
Sign up here
 to pitch at an upcoming event

AGENDA
5:00 PM: Happy Hour at The Yard
6:00 PM: Startup Pitches and Audience Q&A
7:00 PM: Networking with founders

This is not a competition -- it's an opportunity for founders to showcase their projects, exchange insights, and receive constructive feedback from founder peers.

PITCH FORMAT
Pitch - 5 minutes
Audience Q&A - 5 minutes

Learn more about our full event lineup at:
http://startupgrind.com/new-york-city

University of North Texas

Startup Grind

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and creators. We help startups get the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies. We're bringing back low-pressure pitch events for early-stage startups that need to get their ideas out into the world and hear constructive feedback from fellow founders in the trenches. Register free here on Supermomos.&nbsp;This is your chance to see the newest startups coming out of the NYC ecosystem. You're getting a first look at fresh ideas -- sometimes even before VCs have seen them! 🍸 TICKET INCLUDES HAPPY HOUR DRINKS. 📅 Date: Thursday, March 20th🕓 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square📑 Founders:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/A7LsswmLwwrQi3Jh7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--bs-gray-700);">Sign up here</a>&nbsp;to pitch&nbsp;at an upcoming event AGENDA<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">5:00 PM: Happy Hour at The Yard</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">6:00 PM: Startup Pitches and Audience Q&amp;A</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">7:00 PM: Networking with founders</li></ul> This is not a competition -- it's an opportunity for founders to showcase their projects, exchange insights, and receive constructive feedback from founder peers. PITCH FORMAT<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Pitch - 5 minutes</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Audience Q&amp;A - 5 minutes</li></ul> Learn more about our full event lineup at:<a href="http://startupgrind.com/new-york-city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(19, 89, 122);">http://startupgrind.com/new-york-city</a>

Pitches and Pints: Startup Demo Showcase

The Yard: Herald Square Coworking Office Space Manhattan

Invite and approval only: Founders who have $10-100M+ in revenue or funds raised 

A complimentary, 
omakase
 dinner will be provided. It will be a great time - expect to come away with new learnings, curated connections and conversations with like-minded founders & funders, and a full stomach! 

Our dinner will feature Jennifer Tegan, Managing Director at New York Ventures. There will be a short AMA session with her for founders to ask her anything, from fundraising to the state of venture in New York.

Jennifer Tegan is Managing Director at New York Ventures, a division of Empire State Development that oversees a spectrum of investment assets to support startups across the state. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Tompkins Financial Corporation and its affiliate bank, Tompkins Trust Company. She also serves on the boards of the National Venture Capital Association and the Upstate Capital Association of New York.

We will have a cozy and private omakase restaurant booked out, where we will facilitate conversations at your table over dinner. There will also be time to network and meet other founders and VCs.

You are the independent soul who values solitude yet leaves a lasting impact on those lucky enough to connect with you

The Lone Wolf

Nanyang Technological University

Co-Founder & CTO

Invite and approval only: Founders who have $10-100M+ in revenue or funds raised&nbsp; A complimentary,&nbsp;omakase dinner will be provided. It will be a great time - expect to come away with new learnings, curated connections and conversations with like-minded founders &amp; funders, and a full stomach!&nbsp; Our dinner will feature Jennifer Tegan, Managing Director at New York Ventures. There will be a short AMA session with her for founders to ask her anything, from fundraising to the state of venture in New York. Jennifer Tegan is Managing Director at New York Ventures, a division of Empire State Development that oversees a spectrum of investment assets to support startups across the state. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Tompkins Financial Corporation and its affiliate bank, Tompkins Trust Company. She also serves on the boards of the National Venture Capital Association and the Upstate Capital Association of New York. We will have a cozy and private omakase restaurant booked out, where we will facilitate conversations at your table over dinner. There will also be time to network and meet other founders and VCs.

March Series A+ Private Founders Omakase Dinner in NYC feat. MD of New York Ventures

​Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Drifting through the wind? It's because you're a start-up founder.

​This weekly Brown Bag lunch at General Assembly is for early-stage founders 
to share a meal (bring your own)
, and 
trade war stories and tips
.

​Does lunchtime remind you of high school, sitting in the toilet cubicle with a your packed lunch and no surface to put your juice pack? We have tables! And lively conversations.

​🔹 
Bring a war story
—that's right, leave no founder trauma at the door.

​🔹 
Or just bring your ears (and your own food)
—hear the challenges of other solo founders and what they did to win the day.

​🔹 
Weekly guests
—who are better than the rest of us because they've actually succeeded, and taken that sweet, sweet VC money. Or actually just more interesting and attractive.

​🔹
 Co-working Space
—optionally, stay on after for our regular co-working session at General Assembly. Real estate is expensive and the wifi here is free.

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About Cohort – A Community for Builders

Cohort is
 
a new community inspired by SF’s builder-first culture
, offering founders a deeper, more meaningful alternative to NYC’s hustle and networking scene.

​NYC has some of the most ambitious people in the world, but too often, the startup scene feels transactional. The best founder ecosystems emerge when people 
build together, 
challenge each other, and create momentum as a group
.

​As Paul Graham wrote:
​
“Ambitious people are rare… when you take people like this and put them together with other ambitious people, they bloom like dying plants given water.”

​We’re building an environment where founders work side by side, form real relationships, and accelerate each other’s progress.
​
We’re starting with
 
weekly coworking sessions
—a simple but effective way to stay focused while building meaningful connections. Over time, we’ll expand to both social and building focused events designed to foster deeper conversations and shared learning—moving beyond networking to create 
a
 true community of builders
.

You are the organizer who keeps everything on track with schedules, RSVPs, and an eye for every detail

The Planner/Social Glue

techmoverx.com

cohort.build

​Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Drifting through the wind? It's because you're a start-up founder. ​This weekly Brown Bag lunch at General Assembly is for early-stage founders&nbsp;to share a meal (bring your own),&nbsp;and&nbsp;trade war stories and tips. ​Does lunchtime remind you of high school, sitting in the toilet cubicle with a your packed lunch and no surface to put your juice pack? We have tables! And lively conversations. ​🔹&nbsp;Bring a war story—that's right, leave no founder trauma at the door. ​🔹&nbsp;Or just bring your ears (and your own food)—hear the challenges of other solo founders and what they did to win the day. ​🔹&nbsp;Weekly guests—who are better than the rest of us because they've actually succeeded, and taken that sweet, sweet VC money. Or actually just more interesting and attractive. ​🔹&nbsp;Co-working Space—optionally, stay on after for our regular co-working session at General Assembly. Real estate is expensive and the wifi here is free. ------ <h3>About Cohort – A Community for Builders</h3><div> </div>Cohort is&nbsp;a new community inspired by SF’s builder-first culture, offering founders a deeper, more meaningful alternative to NYC’s hustle and networking scene. ​NYC has some of the most ambitious people in the world, but too often, the startup scene feels transactional. The best founder ecosystems emerge when people&nbsp;build together, challenge each other, and create momentum as a group. ​As Paul Graham wrote:​“Ambitious people are rare… when you take people like this and put them together with other ambitious people, they bloom like dying plants given water.” ​We’re building an environment where founders work side by side, form real relationships, and accelerate each other’s progress.​We’re starting with&nbsp;weekly coworking sessions—a simple but effective way to stay focused while building meaningful connections. Over time, we’ll expand to both social and building focused events designed to foster deeper conversations and shared learning—moving beyond networking to create&nbsp;a true&nbsp;community of builders.

Founders Cohort - Brown Bag Lunch - Founders Support Group - Mar 19

In the span of a decade and a half since Instagram’s founding, the social media platform has propelled images to the forefront of our communications, where food is one of the most popular subjects. “Camera eats first” has become a cultural mainstay, and restaurants and influencers alike have gravitated toward and cashed in on the dramatic, atmospheric, and pretty presentations of food.

This phenomenon is not dissimilar to what happened in a different time and age, when such fine foods could only be enjoyed by the elite class, who prided themselves with the best taste—for both the food and the wares the food is served in, either for lavish parties or everyday meals. The various ceramic wares on view in Asia Society Museum’s 
(Re)Generations
 and 
Imperial Treasures
 exhibitions, and the exhibition 
Monstrous Beauty
 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are examples of how global trade, imperialism, and the exchange of aesthetics all culminated in our current enjoyment and obsession of food content that is not necessarily edible.

Join 
Esther M. Choi
, artist and author of 
Le Corbuffet
, 
Iris Moon
, curator of 
Monstrous Beauty
, and 
Natasha Pickowicz
, dessert chef and author of 
More than Cake
, in a conversation moderated by 
Kelly Ma
, Curator of Learning & Outreach at Asia Society Museum, to explore more into the world of art in food and its presentation.

Speakers:
Esther M. Choi
 is an artist, scholar, and writer whose work blends photography, sculpture, and historical analysis to explore how visual frameworks shape our understanding of the (post)natural world. Choi’s 
Le Corbuffet
 (Prestel, 2019) retools food photography to critically examine cultural consumption and was a finalist for the James Beard Foundation Photography Award. Her writings have appeared in 
Artforum
, 
E-flux
, 
Art Papers
, and 
Harvard Design Magazine
. A Getty/ACLS Postdoctoral Fellow, Choi has taught at OCAD University and the Cooper Union. 

Iris Moon
 is Associate Curator in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she specializes in European ceramics and glass. She is the author of 
Melancholy Wedgwood
 (MIT Press, 2024), 
Luxury after the Terror
 (Penn State University Press, 2022) and coeditor with Richard Taws of 
Time, Media, and Visuality in Post-Revolutionary France
 (2021). In addition to curatorial work, she has taught at the Cooper Union.

Natasha Pickowicz
 is a New York City–based chef and writer. She is a four-time James Beard Foundation Award finalist. Much of her pastry work explores the relationship between baking and social justice, including ongoing collaborations with seminal New York City institutions like Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, God’s Love We Deliver, the Brigid Alliance, and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. Pickowicz’s recipes and writing have been published in the 
New York Times
, the 
Wall Street Journal
, 
Bon Appetit
, 
Saveur,
 
Food & Wine
, 
New York
 magazine, 
Cherry Bombe
, and many other publications.

Kelly Ma
 (moderator) is Curator, Learning & Outreach at Asia Society Museum in New York, where she is responsible for art- and exhibition-related public programs and museum educational initiatives. Before returning to Asia Society Museum where she held various programming roles since 2013, she served as guest curator of public programmes at M+ and deputy director at the nonprofit contemporary art center Para Site, both in Hong Kong, from 2021 to 2024. She has contributed her writings to 
Hidden Realms: Korean Artists Today
 (ArtAsiaPacific, 2024) and 
Great Women Painters
 (Phaidon, 2022).

Asia Society

Assistant Director

In the span of a decade and a half since Instagram’s founding, the social media platform has propelled images to the forefront of our communications, where food is one of the most popular subjects. “Camera eats first” has become a cultural mainstay, and restaurants and influencers alike have gravitated toward and cashed in on the dramatic, atmospheric, and pretty presentations of food. This phenomenon is not dissimilar to what happened in a different time and age, when such fine foods could only be enjoyed by the elite class, who prided themselves with the best taste—for both the food and the wares the food is served in, either for lavish parties or everyday meals. The various ceramic wares on view in Asia Society Museum’s&nbsp;(Re)Generations&nbsp;and&nbsp;Imperial Treasures&nbsp;exhibitions, and the exhibition&nbsp;Monstrous Beauty&nbsp;at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are examples of how global trade, imperialism, and the exchange of aesthetics all culminated in our current enjoyment and obsession of food content that is not necessarily edible. Join&nbsp;Esther M. Choi, artist and author of&nbsp;Le Corbuffet,&nbsp;Iris Moon, curator of&nbsp;Monstrous Beauty, and&nbsp;Natasha Pickowicz, dessert chef and author of&nbsp;More than Cake, in a conversation moderated by&nbsp;Kelly Ma, Curator of Learning &amp; Outreach at Asia Society Museum, to explore more into the world of art in food and its presentation. Speakers:Esther M. Choi&nbsp;is an artist, scholar, and writer whose work blends photography, sculpture, and historical analysis to explore how visual frameworks shape our understanding of the (post)natural world. Choi’s&nbsp;Le Corbuffet&nbsp;(Prestel, 2019) retools food photography to critically examine cultural consumption and was a finalist for the James Beard Foundation Photography Award. Her writings have appeared in&nbsp;Artforum,&nbsp;E-flux,&nbsp;Art Papers, and&nbsp;Harvard Design Magazine. A Getty/ACLS Postdoctoral Fellow, Choi has taught at OCAD University and the Cooper Union.&nbsp; Iris Moon&nbsp;is Associate Curator in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she specializes in European ceramics and glass. She is the author of&nbsp;Melancholy Wedgwood&nbsp;(MIT Press, 2024),&nbsp;Luxury after the Terror&nbsp;(Penn State University Press, 2022) and coeditor with Richard Taws of&nbsp;Time, Media, and Visuality in Post-Revolutionary France&nbsp;(2021). In addition to curatorial work, she has taught at the Cooper Union. Natasha Pickowicz&nbsp;is a New York City–based chef and writer. She is a four-time James Beard Foundation Award finalist. Much of her pastry work explores the relationship between baking and social justice, including ongoing collaborations with seminal New York City institutions like Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, God’s Love We Deliver, the Brigid Alliance, and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. Pickowicz’s recipes and writing have been published in the&nbsp;New York Times, the&nbsp;Wall Street Journal,&nbsp;Bon Appetit,&nbsp;Saveur,&nbsp;Food &amp; Wine,&nbsp;New York&nbsp;magazine,&nbsp;Cherry Bombe, and many other publications. Kelly Ma&nbsp;(moderator) is Curator, Learning &amp; Outreach at Asia Society Museum in New York, where she is responsible for art- and exhibition-related public programs and museum educational initiatives. Before returning to Asia Society Museum where she held various programming roles since 2013, she served as guest curator of public programmes at M+ and deputy director at the nonprofit contemporary art center Para Site, both in Hong Kong, from 2021 to 2024. She has contributed her writings to&nbsp;Hidden Realms: Korean Artists Today&nbsp;(ArtAsiaPacific, 2024) and&nbsp;Great Women Painters&nbsp;(Phaidon, 2022).

Art in Food and Photography:
A Story of Taste from the Global Trade of Ceramics to Instagram-age Food Porn

Asia Society and Museum

Join us for a soulful gathering to reconnect with your inner child, embrace all parts of yourself, and come home to your most radiant, authentic self. This session is an opportunity to step fully into the person you were always meant to be.
Through guided practices and deep inner work, you will:
Embrace your inner child
 – Revisit and nurture the parts of yourself that need healing, love, and understanding.
Release conditioned patterns
 – Identify and dissolve old beliefs and habits that no longer align with your truth.
Reconnect with your authentic self
 – Cultivate a profound sense of self-awareness, allowing you to step into your innate gifts and inner power.
This session offers a safe and supportive space for reflection, healing, and transformation. Whether you're just beginning your journey of self-discovery or seeking to deepen your connection to your true self, you’ll walk away with greater clarity, self-acceptance, and a renewed sense of alignment.
Doors open at 6:15 PM, with the workshop starting promptly at 6:30 PM and concluding at 7:30 PM. To create a smooth and uninterrupted experience for all, we kindly ask that you arrive on time, as late arrivals may disturb the flow of the workshop.

More information on www.traceyzhang.com

You are the compassionate listener who holds space for everyone’s secrets and offers wisdom that runs deep

The Therapist/Confidante

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

traceyzhang.com

Coach, Speaker, Somatic Practitioner

<p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Join us for a soulful gathering to reconnect with your inner child, embrace all parts of yourself, and come home to your most radiant, authentic self. This session is an opportunity to step fully into the person you were always meant to be.<p style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"> <p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Through guided practices and deep inner work, you will:<p style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"> <p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Embrace your inner child&nbsp;– Revisit and nurture the parts of yourself that need healing, love, and understanding.<p style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"> <p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Release conditioned patterns&nbsp;– Identify and dissolve old beliefs and habits that no longer align with your truth.<p style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"> <p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Reconnect with your authentic self&nbsp;– Cultivate a profound sense of self-awareness, allowing you to step into your innate gifts and inner power.<p style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"> <p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This session offers a safe and supportive space for reflection, healing, and transformation. Whether you're just beginning your journey of self-discovery or seeking to deepen your connection to your true self, you’ll walk away with greater clarity, self-acceptance, and a renewed sense of alignment.<p style="font-size: 16px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"> <p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Doors open at 6:15 PM, with the workshop starting promptly at 6:30 PM and concluding at 7:30 PM. To create a smooth and uninterrupted experience for all, we kindly ask that you arrive on time, as late arrivals may disturb the flow of the workshop.<p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"> <p data-originalfontsize="16px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: &quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, system-ui, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; border-color: rgb(111, 114, 135); color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">More information on www.traceyzhang.com

Come Home to Your Most Authentic Self

Join us for a transformative experience at A Woman's Life | Drama Therapy, where we delve into the complexities of the many roles women play throughout their lives. This empowering event invites you to explore your personal journey as a daughter, wife, mother, and yourself, using drama therapy as a tool for self-expression, growth, and connection.

Location: 134 W 29th St, 2nd Floor, Midtown Manhattan

Studio: 2-2 Utopia

Schedule:

3:00 PM - Check-in & Role Expectations

3:30 PM - Therapeutic Role-playing game

4:30 PM - A Woman's Life

5:30 PM - Meditation & Deep Relaxation

This in-person event provides a safe, supportive space to explore the many roles you play and how they influence your sense of self. Whether you're seeking personal growth, connection with others, or simply want to reflect on your life's journey, this event is for you. Don't miss the chance to tap into the power of drama therapy

Pratt

Pratt Institute

Interior Designer

<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Join us for a transformative experience at A Woman's Life | Drama Therapy, where we delve into the complexities of the many roles women play throughout their lives. This empowering event invites you to explore your personal journey as a daughter, wife, mother, and yourself, using drama therapy as a tool for self-expression, growth, and connection.
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Location: 134 W 29th St, 2nd Floor, Midtown Manhattan
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Studio: 2-2 Utopia
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Schedule:
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">3:00 PM - Check-in &amp; Role Expectations
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">3:30 PM - Therapeutic Role-playing game
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">4:30 PM - A Woman's Life
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">5:30 PM - Meditation &amp; Deep Relaxation
<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">This in-person event provides a safe, supportive space to explore the many roles you play and how they influence your sense of self. Whether you're seeking personal growth, connection with others, or simply want to reflect on your life's journey, this event is for you. Don't miss the chance to tap into the power of drama therapy

Drama Therapy | A woman’s life

134 W 29th St Floor 2, New York, NY 10001

Join us to celebrate the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon! Mix and mingle with fellow runners, share race stories, and toast to an unforgettable run through the city. Don't miss the chance to connect and celebrate your achievements!

Register for lottery : https://www.nyrr.org/races/2025unitedairlinesnychalf

George Washington University

Goldman Sachs

Vice President

2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

Join us for a hilarious tech roast show! If you’re feeling brave (or just love a good laugh), step up and get roasted 😁 After the show, we’ll keep the vibes going with food and drinks. Get your ticket here: 
https://tickets.nyu.edu/techroast2025/16500

New York University

Atlassian

Principal Business Intelligence Engineer

The D. E. Shaw Group

<h4>Join us for a hilarious tech roast show! If you’re feeling brave (or just love a good laugh), step up and get roasted 😁 After the show, we’ll keep the vibes going with food and drinks. Get your ticket here: <a href="https://tickets.nyu.edu/techroast2025/16500" title="">https://tickets.nyu.edu/techroast2025/16500</a></h4>

Tech Roast: Touring Machine

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Come checkout the first exhibition of AI art in the world! Mingle with other forward-looking professionals who create art that’s meaningful to them

Is it real? Yeah

Is it free? Of course

What’s the dress code? Business Casual or casual. No shorts. No ties

Columbus circle

Facebook

Software Engineer

Crypto

Software - Prop Trading

Good news! We have more availability for the event at this art gallery.<div> </div><div>Come checkout the first exhibition of AI art in the world! Mingle with other forward-looking professionals who create art that’s meaningful to them<div> <div>Is it real? Yeah</div><div> </div><div>Is it free? Of course</div><div> </div><div>What’s the dress code? Business Casual or casual. No shorts. No ties</div></div></div>

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