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?? A big thank you to everyone who made this year’s Fall 2024 Demo Day a success! ?? Our founders took on the challenge of pitching their business ideas and delivering their asks—all in just 4 minutes. It was no easy task, but they absolutely nailed it! ?? The energy in the room was electric ??, with the audience fully engaged, sharing ideas, connections, and referrals. ?? To all our guests (including our alumni!)—this incredible event wouldn’t have been possible without your support. Thank you for showing up and making your way to White Plains despite the weather —we truly appreciate it. ?? A special shoutout to the amazing team at the Westchester County Office of Economic Development for their continued partnership and support. ?? We’re also thrilled to share that applications for our Spring 2025 program are now open! Know a founder who would be a great fit? Encourage them to apply here ?? https://lnkd.in/eVKwg2JH Thank you again for being part of this incredible journey! ??? Drop a comment to show your support and connect with our Fall 2024 cohort! Astrabeam, Kevin Xiaoxiong Gu DIYBook, Barbara Basbanes Richter Augie Studio, Jeremy Toeman Advanced GP?, Victor Chu Alline, Cheryll Smith Portelle, Janet Harrison duBoulay ZeroWheel, Neil Singer ACQUA Solutions, James Reynoso Tangible Results, Jeanne M. Ricks Curation Lounge, Nelson Gedeon Sr. Global Key Solutions, George Kwiecinski, Zephaniah Christopher C. Odidika FlipFlop, Eric Grzechowski, Alex Grzechowski #WestchesterCountyGovernment #WestchesterOED #Element46Accelerator #Fall2024Cohort

?? Exciting news-- Internship Opportunity with Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)! An #internship with Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) is a coveted opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of early-stage venture capital and startups. In this role, you'll provide essential support to ERA's programming team, ensuring the seamless operation of the accelerator's behind-the-scenes logistics. You'll also have the chance to collaborate with companies from the upcoming summer cohort, engaging in a variety of projects and gaining firsthand insights into the intricacies of startup success. Your time with ERA will open doors to an extensive network of entrepreneurs and investors, enabling you to build valuable connections within the vibrant New York City startup ecosystem. This internship offers the flexibility to accommodate students' schedules, with the expectation that you can commit to working from the office a minimum of three days a week. The Winter intern class is scheduled from January 9th to May 2nd. ?? If you’re interested in applying, feel free to reach out to Bianca Vissers.

As the Fall 2024 cohort of the Element 46 Tech Accelerator gears up for their Demo Day tomorrow, we’re spotlighting one of our inspiring alumni in the latest episode of the QUAY Acceleration Podcast ???, hosted by our co-founder, John L.. In this episode, Petra Pasquina shares her journey of building Groopl, an app that makes organising gatherings effortless for organisers and participants alike. Discover how her experiences at Mastercard and Meta shaped her entrepreneurial path and the lessons she’s learned along the way. ?? Check out the latest episode of the QUAY Acceleration Podcast here - https://lnkd.in/gpHa6rGg Curious to meet more of our founders? Join us tomorrow at Demo Day in White Plains, New York! ?? ?? Reserve your spot here: https://lu.ma/6zautunb We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP today!

Another week, another Element 46 Tech Accelerator weekly recap- Here’s a sneak peek at our founders in action as they gear up for next Thursday’s big event! Our dedicated founders are fully embracing each step of their journey—acquiring new skills, building connections with mentors, expanding their networks, and perfecting their pitches as we approach our Element 46, powered by?QUAY Acceleration, Fall 2024 November 21st Demo Day in White Plains! ? Here’s what our founders tackled this week: ? Pitch Practice Kickoff with the E46 team, where founders dove into the details of what to expect for their big day, November 21st. Don’t miss out on Demo Day—RSVP here: https://lu.ma/6zautunb ? Our Internal Demo Day session featured the E46 team and esteemed mentors, including Raviv Kerem (Product Marketing Manager at Beyond Identity, former Strategy Manager at Team8), Bob Upham (Managing Partner at @Stealth, Mentor at US Market Access Center), and NYC Boss Up Grant winner and Spring 2024 Element 46 alum Sandra Nam (Co-Founder and CEO at Qiqo)! This impactful session offered valuable feedback from mentors and the team, as founders also shared constructive insights with one another to further refine their pitches. ? Office Hours with Sandy Wollman, Co-founder and Managing Director of the Westchester Angels, and Board Member and Director of the Angel Capital Association’s Syndication Task Force. ? And, as always, our founders had their second-to-last weekly 1:1s with the E46 team and lead mentors for personalized guidance. ?? A big thank you to our incredible speakers, mentors, and supporters for your generosity and invaluable insights—your contributions are truly making a meaningful difference in our founders' journeys. This program is made possible through the continued support of the Westchester County Office of Economic Development. Show your support for our mentors and founders in the comments and get connected!?? Barbara Basbanes Richter, Victor Chu, Kevin Xiaoxiong Gu, Cheryll Smith, Janet Harrison duBoulay, Jeanne M. Ricks, James Reynoso, Jeremy Toeman, Nelson Gedeon Sr., George Kwiecinski, Zephaniah Christopher C. Odidika, Neil Singer, Eric Grzechowski, Alex Grzechowski Special thanks to: Westchester County Office of Economic Development, Deborah Schondorf Novick, CFA, Bridget Gibbons, John L., Ariela Bitansky-Shai, Amanda Han, Valentina Cafarelli, Raymond Lanoria #WestchesterCountyGovernment #WestchesterOED #Element46Accelerator #Fall2024Cohort #TechAccelerator #Westchester

?? Looking to elevate your leadership skills? Join our esteemed mentor, Stacee Mandeville, and experience The Mandeville Method in action! This event will empower you to refine your leadership style, harness the power of soft skills, and drive impactful results in your career. ?? When: Next Monday, November 18, 5:00 - 7:30 PM EST ?? Where: Wells Fargo, 150 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 Enjoy some soft drinks and light snacks while connecting after work. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your leadership skills! *Please note that this event will be recorded, and video waivers will be provided. ?? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gY7RxBsC #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #SoftSkills

?? It's been already three weeks since the virtual kick-off of the QUAY Acceleration Flagship Cohort! Since we started, our founders have been busy with multiple sessions. In particular, they have learned more about: ?? Pitch Coaching, with John L., Co-Founder of QUAY Acceleration ?? Foundations of U.S. Networking, with Frances Simowitz, Co-Founder of QUAY Acceleration ?? Legal Landscape of U.S. Fundraising, with Mayan Bouskila, Founder of Legal with Mayan Beyond sessions, founders have productively engaged in one-to-one meetings with our team and our mentors, and spent time defining their goals for the program further. And that’s a wrap for now! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey with our flagship cohort! ???? ?? Alvin Arthur, Tu Phan, KC Wong, Kai Thim Ng, Gael Bergeron, Romain Saby #QUAYAcceleration #Flagship #FlagshipProgram

The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Retail Storefront Accelerator, powered by cela, is back with exciting updates! We’re incredibly proud of the strides our founders are making as they prepare for the upcoming Demo Day, ready to bring their retail storefronts to life across #Manhattan! Here’s a look at what our founders have been up to over the past two weeks: 1?? RYG Session – Our founders took time to support each other, share their current challenges, celebrate wins, and exchange feedback on work-in-progress. These sessions have strengthened connections and provided valuable insights. 2?? Building a Pitch Deck 101 with Lily Macomber, Director of Partnerships and Community at Scroobious – Lily guided our founders through the essentials of an impactful pitch deck, covering everything from crafting an engaging title slide to using concise, powerful statements. She also emphasised quantifying the problem and aligning customer acquisition with overall strategy to capture and hold the audience’s attention. 3?? One-on-One Sessions with John L., Co-founder of QUAY Acceleration – In personalised conversations, John offered tailored advice, discussed each founder's progress, and explored solutions to their current challenges. These 1:1s provided critical insights to keep each founder on track. And with that, we wrap up another productive week! ?? Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend. Stay tuned for what’s next! ?? ?? * Comment below to show your support for our founders and connect with them! Jessica Walker, John L., Frances Simowitz, Ariela Bitansky-Shai, Amanda Han, Jason Lee, Emma Enriquez, Lyndsay (Lilo) Mendoza, JD, BA, Imani Schectman, Sade Mims, Lya Pouleyy, Kayy Finn, Calvin Martin, YASMELY LOPEZ, Ramona Wilmes #RetailProgram #BrickandMortar #Entrepreneurship #Commerce #RetailTech #RetailAccelerator

?? We’re thrilled to be in Week 2 of our 3rd cohort from Singapore, as part of the Global Innovation Alliance programme with Enterprise Singapore! This 10-week journey is dedicated to empowering Singapore-based startups to succeed in the U.S. market. ?????????? Here’s a look at what the founders have learned about so far:? ?? U.S. Incorporation, Market Entry Strategies, and Regulatory Landscape with Scott Smedresman, Partner at Brown Rudnick LLP ? ?? Foundations of U.S. Networking with Frances Simowitz, Co-founder at QUAY Acceleration ?? The Legal Landscape of U.S. Fundraising with Mayan Bouskila, Founder of Legal with Mayan Beyond attending sessions, founders have started to engage in one-to-one meetings with our team and our mentors, as well as to identify their program objectives more in depth. And that’s a wrap on a very productive second week! Stay tuned as we follow this inspiring journey with our Singapore cohort! ???? Prabhu. N Subhajit Mandal, CFA Pramodh Rai Ajmal Thahseen Guo Rong Tan Amanda Poo Alan Ng Daniel Lim #QUAYAcceleration #EnterpriseSingapore #Accelerators #Entrepreneurship #Singapore #SG #USA

?? Exciting News from QUAY Acceleration! ?? In December 2023, WEVE Acceleration and Cela Innovation joined forces to create QUAY Acceleration—a single powerhouse dedicated to accelerating both local and international startups! With Cela’s experience in supporting local entrepreneurs and WEVE’s focus on guiding international founders into the US market, QUAY brings together the best of both worlds. We officially rebranded as QUAY Acceleration over the summer, announced the change in September, and are now proudly operating as one single entity. New name, same mission– now with an even broader reach! ? Stay tuned for more– we are excited to keep growing together as QUAY! ???? #QUAYAcceleration #Startups #Innovation #GlobalExpansion

As Week 8 comes to a close, excitement is building among our founders as they gear up for the Fall 2024 Demo Day! ?? Thanks to the steadfast support and guidance from the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, the Element 46 Tech Accelerator (Fall 2024 cohort), powered by QUAY Acceleration, continues to make great progress together as one united team of founders. This week’s sessions provided invaluable tools and insights: 1?? Financial Foundations by Daniel Taylor and Rodrigo D'Andrea, CEO and Head of Partnership at Bags ?? : Diving into the evolving venture landscape, they guided our founders through the essentials of financial management — from key financial documents and financial modeling to cost structures, tax considerations, and common pitfalls to avoid. 2?? Pitch Practice 1 ?? : Our founders took the stage for their first round of Pitch Practice, presenting 4-minute pitches to one another. This session helped them refine their presentations and strengthen their messaging as they prepare for Demo Day, happening on November 21st! Stay tuned! ? 3?? Angel Investing with Sandy Wollman, Managing Director at Westchester Angels ?? : Sandy shared the fundamentals of angel investing, highlighting what investors are looking for and the importance of leaving a lasting impression. He offered valuable tips, such as keeping it simple, embracing a "less is more" approach, telling a compelling story, and maintaining coherence. Plus, our founders can look forward to a follow-up as Sandy will be conducting Office Hours with them next week! 4?? Office Hours with Limor M., Managing Partner at Noop Innovations ?? : Limor provided founders with dedicated time to discuss their ventures, challenges, and specific needs, offering tailored advice, resources, and introductions. With each session, our founders are getting closer to Demo Day and the exciting opportunities ahead! Let’s keep up the great momentum, founders! ?? Wishing everyone a great weekend! ?? Stay tuned for what’s next! ?? Show your support for our mentors and founders in the comments and get connected!?? Barbara Basbanes Richter, Victor Chu, Kevin Xiaoxiong Gu, Cheryll Smith, Janet Harrison duBoulay, Jeanne M. Ricks, James Reynoso, Jeremy Toeman, Nelson Gedeon Sr., George Kwiecinski, Zephaniah Christopher C. Odidika, Neil Singer, Eric Grzechowski, Alex Grzechowski Special shoutout to: Westchester County Office of Economic Development, Deborah Schondorf Novick, CFA, Bridget Gibbons, John L., Ariela Bitansky-Shai, Amanda Han, Jason Lee, Valentina Cafarelli #WestchesterCountyGovernment #WestchesterOED #Element46Accelerator #Fall2024Cohort #TechAccelerator #Westchester