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ESA Newsletter | Fantastic February Events and Opportunities Galore! | Jan 30

Naeem Turner-Bandele - Friday, August 23, 2024
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This week's newsletter is packed with fantastic February events and career opportunities that anyone interested in startups and entrepreneurship should look forward to. This month, ESA will be:

  • Hosting a fireside chat with a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient;
  • Hosting a fireside chat with the co-founder of a plant-based cheese company; and,
  • Leading a visit to the Techstars office!

Start by looking at This Week's Launchpad, which contains the must-read news, opportunities, and events. Then, take a look at the new full-time jobs and internship postings in industries like healthcare, biotech, cybersecurity, and financial services.


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  This Week's Launchpad
News & Events You Can't Miss

Spring 2024 Interactive Case Competition: Broadband Equity Challenge 2.0, Connecting America

 
After the huge success of the Broadband Equity Challenge last fall, we’re back with the Spring 2024 Interactive Case Competition: Broadband Equity Challenge 2.0, Connecting America.

Calling MBA graduates to showcase their skills to a judges panel, get mentored by industry experts, work in teams, network, and win big!
Apply by Jan 31!

EVENT

ESA Fireside Chat: Mir Hwang (GigFinesse, Forbes 30 under 30, Winner of NYU InnoVention)

Monday, February 5
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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We would like to extend an invitation to you for a fireside chat and happy hour with Mir Hwang, who is the CEO and founder of GigFinesse, a concierge booking platform that simplifies booking live entertainment for venues while helping "starving artists" find their next gig, bringing artists and venues together. Mir Hwang was a former touring musician, and founded GigFinesse while studying in NYU. He took advantage of every entrepreneurial opportunity available to them on campus, including participating in the NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge and taking home the top prize at NYU InnoVention. GigFinesse has secured $5 million in venture funding from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, NJME Investments, and the NYU Innovation Venture Fund. Thousands of artists have used the platform, which booked $2.4 million in revenue in 2022. Mir was just recognized as a winner of Forbes 30 Under 30 for 2024.
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EVENT

ESA Fireside Chat with Josh Moser of Tezza Foods

Thursday, February 8
12:00pm - 12:50pm
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Tezza is accelerating the discovery of cultured foods, starting with a new category of hard, aged cheese made from sustainable plants.

Josh is an entrepreneur in climate and sustainability. He is a Co-founder of Tezza Foods, which accelerates the discovery of fermented foods that can outcompete commodity animal products on both taste and cost. Prior to starting Tezza, Josh was a Partner at Petri, a life sciences venture fund, where he led the firm's efforts in climate. And lastly, Josh is a Founding Board Member of Homeworld Collective, which provides grant funding for ambitious research projects in climate biotech.
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The Future of Climate Tech

Thurs, February 15 | 4:30 - 6pm ET | KMC 5-50
 

In partnership with the Stern Center for Sustainable Business and the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, the Careers Team brings you this moderated discussion on the role of climate technologies and innovative solutions in achieving the global transition to a Net Zero economy by 2050. Panelists will offer perspectives on new developments in climate tech across sectors, address current challenges, and offer insights into how we can accelerate the speed and scale of implementation and adoption. The panel will be followed by facilitated networking opportunities with the panelists as well as additional Stern alums working in climate tech for career insights.

Confirmed panelists include Jake Berlin (VP, Front of the Meter Solutions at Stem, Inc.); London Clark (Commercialization Lead at Thalo Labs); Laura Fox (Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Streetlife Ventures); Austin Hunt (Chief Technology Officer at Stepwise); and David Wei (Managing Director at BSR).

 

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Apply to Character Labs Spring Program for AI Founders

Character Labs is a four-week sprint program for AI founders. Like an accelerator, but 100% focused on product-market fit. If you're building something new in AI, and you want help solving product and GTM (Labs has helped 200+ other teams do the same)... then Character Labs might be for you. Reach out to Zach Jaffe for more information or apply directly. Applications are due February 18, 2024.

EVENT

Techstars Office Visit & Founder Networking

Friday, February 16
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join NYU Stern students on a visit to Techstars, a pre-seed investor and incubator that provides access to capital, mentorship, and other support for early-stage entrepreneurs with a technology-enabled venture! Visitors will attend a panel consisting of members from the current Techstars cohort and will be able to mingle with founders afterward to discuss recruiting opportunities at their startups.

• Techstars overview
• Panel with NYC founders currently in the Techstars program
• Q&A / general mingling to learn more about the startups
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23rd Annual NYU Venture Showcase

Thurs, February 22 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
 

Join the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship for an evening of conversation and innovation at the 23rd Annual NYU Venture Showcase! 

 

A celebration of entrepreneurship at NYU, this is your chance to engage one on one with the founders of 27 of NYU’s most promising startups. Mix and mingle with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and others from NYU and NYC’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem! Light food and beverages will be served!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Career Opportunities

Fresh Opportunities

Full-time

💥  Multiple Positions @ Isaac Health
Isaac Health, a digital health startup focused on virtual and in-home clinical service for dementia and other brain health conditions, is looking for a Head of Business Operations and Head of Clinical Operations.

💥  Multiple Positions @ Journey Clinical
Journey Clinical, a psychedelic medicine infrastructure startup, is looking for a Growth Program Manager, Operations Associate, and Head of Product.

💥  Multiple Positions @ Justworks
A message from Justworks: “My name is Yasi and I'm a Program Manager at Justworks, a tech-enabled HR & benefits company serving small-to-midsize businesses. I know the job market has been brutal lately so I wanted to share that we are hiring across all departments (Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Legal)! I'm happy to have a 15-minute conversation about your experience and submit a referral if it's a good match. Email me at yagah@justworks.com to set up a time. Thanks!”

💥  Supply Chain Lead @ Elo Life Systems
Elo Life Systems, a food ingredient startup, is looking for a Supply Chain Lead to develop and manage Elo’s agricultural supply chain.

💥  Multiple Positions @ CheckSammy
CheckSammy, a waste and sustainability company, is looking for a Marketing Director and a Sales Operation Manager.

💥  Chief Operating Officer @ Forta
Forta, a health-tech company dedicated to transforming the landscape of parent-led therapy for children with autism, is looking for a Chief Operating Officer.

💥  Multiple Positions @ AiDash
AiDash, a satellite platform for infrastructure operations, is looking for a Director of Sales, Operations Analyst, Content Marketing Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Head of Regulatory Affairs & Market Innovation, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Principal Product Manager, and Senior Director / Director of Product Management.

💥  Multiple Positions @ Elephas
Elephas, a biotech startup, is looking for a Scientific Communications Manager and a Senior Director of Business Development.

💥 Business Analyst @ HEAL Security
HEAL Security, a cybersecurity platform for healthcare, is looking for a Business Analyst.

💥 Multiple Positions @ ModernFi
ModernFi, a bank deposit management platform, is looking for someone to work on its Marketing team, Business Development team, People Operations team, and an Operations Associate.

💥 Multiple Positions @ Attune
Attune, a financial technology company, is looking for a Product Manager.


Part-time or Internships

💥  Multiple Positions @ Elephas
Elephas, a biotech startup, is looking for a Commercial Strategy Intern, an Accounting & Finance Intern, and a Strategy Intern.

💥  Data Analyst Intern @ HEAL Security
HEAL Security, a cybersecurity platform for healthcare, is looking for a Data Analyst Intern.

💥  Product Management Intern @ Skydio
Skydio, a drone company, is looking for a Product Management Intern.

💥  Legal Intern @ Databricks
Databricks, a cloud platform, and AI company, is looking for a Legal Intern to support their Legal Department across several legal practice areas.

💥  Multiple Positions @ Cross River
Cross River, a financial technology company, is looking for a Quantitative Strategies Intern, Marketing Intern, Commercial Banking Group Intern, and Payments Intern.

💥  Product Community Intern @ Everyrealm
Everyrealm, a social gaming technology company, is looking for a Product Community Intern to execute user acquisition and community engagement campaigns.

💥  Sales Development Intern @ Plaid
Plaid, a financial services company, is looking for a Sales Development Intern.

💥  Product Management Intern @ MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal, a health and fitness tracking platform, is looking for a Product Management Intern, a Product Management Growth Intern, and a Business Intelligence Intern.

Previously Posted Opportunities

 

Full-time

💥  Various Roles @ Crux
Crux, a clean energy finance startup, is looking for a Market & Transactions Principal, a Buyer-Focused Markets & Transactions Principal,  and a Senior Manager of Markets & Transactions.

💥  Deployment Strategists @ Air Space Intelligence
Air Space Intelligence, an aerospace and defense software company, is looking for a Deployment Strategist (Commercial) and a Deployment Strategist (US Government).

💥  Various Roles @ Quantum Machines
Quantum Machines, a quantum computing company, is looking for a Sales Development Representative and a Scientific Business Development Manager. 

💥  Various Roles @ Oleria Security
Oleria Security, an enterprise cybersecurity startup, is looking for a Product Marketing Lead, Account Executive, and Technical Account Manager.

💥  Head of Sales @ SmartLabs
Oleria Security, an enterprise cybersecurity startup, is looking for a Head of Sales to identify opportunities for client expansion and drive the increase in SmartLabs’ market share.

💥  Marketing Roles @ Quantinuum
Quantinuum, a Honeywell quantum computing company, is looking for a VP of Marketing and a Marketing & Communication Manager.

Part-time or Internships

💥 WILL-V MBA Intern
WILL-V seeks to elevate performance and well-being by optimizing the power of the mind and body. They sell high-end athletic wear. You can learn more about the company by checking out their overview deck.

WILL-V is looking for an MBA intern with the following desired qualifications:
  • experience in marketing & advertising to a fashion audience
  • experience in marketing & advertising to a luxury audience
  • experience with social media marketing & advertising
  • anybody that can offer experience (even outside of marketing & advertising) and excitement about helping to grow a young brand
  • anybody with a background in sports/athletics would be a plus but certainly not a requirement!
Contact Greg Vetrano at gv@will-v.com for more information.

💥 Harbor Street Capital Spring 2024 Private Equity Internship Program

Harbor Street Capital (“HSC”) is a private investment firm dedicated to identifying, acquiring, and operating established private businesses in the United States with an enterprise value between $20M - $50M. HSC is looking for an unpaid private equity intern for spring 2024. The firm's Managing Partners hold MBAs from NYU Stern and UVA Darden.

Interns will work closely with the Managing Partners on all aspects of operations including deal sourcing and origination, evaluation of investment opportunities, due diligence, and execution of a potential deal. Key responsibilities may include:
  • Partnering with the firm’s leadership to develop and execute investment theses
  • Researching and identifying attractive industries
  • Analyzing target companies and drafting emails for business owners
  • Performing due diligence for target companies
While the position is unpaid, the position also includes an educational program with:
  • Direct access to the Managing Partners at HSC via weekly meetings
  • Orientation to discuss HSC’s investment process and philosophy
  • Bi-monthly educational sessions on financial modeling and analysis, valuation, M&A, and more
  • Help on all aspects of recruiting including networking, mock interviewing, and resume review
Interns are encouraged to seek school fellowships and/or course credit, if possible.

Desired Qualifications
  • Proactive and self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Excellent communications skills and ability to write professional emails
  • Strong and proven interest in private equity, investment banking, M&A, and entrepreneurship
  • Genuine curiosity for how businesses work and a tenacious attitude towards research
Contact Alejandro Alvarez at alejandro@harborstreetcapital.com for more information or apply here.
 

💥 Marketing & Events Intern @ Crux

Crux, a clean energy finance startup, is looking for a Marketing & Events Intern to help build brand awareness for their platform and scale their network of clean energy developers, buyers, and intermediaries. 

 

💥  Product Management Intern @ Raptor Maps

Raptor Maps, a solar power management software company, is looking for a Summer 2024 Product Management Intern.

In Case You Missed It

💥 Become a Founding Leader of YEP!

Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP!) is looking for students at NYU to become a founder and start a YEP @ NYU chapter. YEP! is an entirely free entrepreneurship program for students from underresourced communities hosted at universities throughout the world. They currently have chapters at Brown, Yale, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UNSW in Sydney, Australia. YEP!'s mission is to create the next generation of entrepreneurs and expose high school students to university campuses, real-world opportunities, and lifelong mentorship. YEP! is currently looking for founding leaders for their NYU chapter. If interested, please email info@yepprogram.org or lana_nguyen@brown.edu.


💥 NYU Leslie eLab Startup Coaching & Mentortship

Got an idea for a new venture? Need help scaling your startup operations? Don't know where to start? Get one-on-one or group coaching from startup experts at the Entrepreneurial Institute. All students, researchers, faculty, and staff—regardless of area of study, experience, discipline, or NYU school affiliation are eligible to participate.

Schedule an appointment with a Startup Coach today!

💥 FounderWay

FounderWay is excited to be working with the NYU ESA group! We use our proprietary workflow to save new and experienced founders time by guiding them from idea to first customer and empowering them with instant feedback and organization through our personalized A.I. tools, smart tools, and your very own A.I. business copilot. Our users often tell us we helped them find and fix their blind spots. Stern students will get one month free on the platform with the following promo code (NYUESA1M) at www.FounderWay.ai.

💥 Stern Venture Fellows

The Stern Venture Fellows (SVF) program supports NYU Stern's high-potential entrepreneurs in advancing their ventures over a customized summer program. Fellows will spend ten weeks, full-time, developing their startup ideas and nascent businesses with the guidance and support of NYU Stern's faculty & staff, alumni, and bi-coastal mentor community. Click here to learn more about resources and opportunities.
 

💥 NYU Berkley Center Startup Advising

Whether you're just starting with an idea, have a project ready for launch, or just want to learn more about the resources offered through the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, this session will answer your questions and help guide you down the right path. Click here for an appointment.

💥 Join the NYU Venture Capital Community on Slack - we're partnering with V.C.s from around NYC to ignite the NYU network in the industry and migrate over 2000 members from LinkedIn to Slack. Join the community on Slack where you'll find general discussion, deal flow, internship and job opportunities, and NYU alumni.

💥 Join Thunder.vc - a network for founders, investors, and L.P.s
Become an early adopter of Thunder.vc, a platform that matches investors, founders, and L.P.s in a controlled way. If you're interested in fundraising for your company, ramping up your angel investing, or sourcing deals for your V.C. firm, hop into this community. Check it out at Thunder.vc and claim your handle.

💥 Join the 2024 Cohort @ Nucleate 
Nucleate empowers tomorrow's biotech leaders by providing today's academic trainees with the education and tools they need to translate their research into commercial ventures. Since 2019, they have supported over 200 founder-led biotech companies, including Manifold Bio, Concerto Bio, Beacon Biomimetic, EnPlusOne Bio, and others! This year, Nucleate NY is led by Columbia, CUNY, NYU, Princeton, Rockefeller, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Weill Cornell students. Learn more here!

💥 Join a Startup Showcase @ The ORCA Network 
Investors actively seeking early-stage investment opportunities will review startups from this showcase every other week on an ongoing basis. The current application is for next week's showcase cohort. This portal will always remain open, so if you miss this week, you can apply next week for another opportunity to get investors' eyes on your startup. While reviewing, investors can reach out directly to set up a meeting, so keep an eye on your email inbox! More info here!

💥 Dorm Room Fund 
Are you looking to be a founder, or do you know someone at your school Dorm Room Fund should meet? Encourage them to apply for DRF funding.

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