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Today is a special day. Wendy, the story-building toolbox where kids create, collaborate, and expand their own story worlds, is officially live on iPad. Wendy by The Story Company was born out our Interplay Foundry and is now live as a result of the tireless work by Lance Neuhauser and the rest of the Wendy team. What they've created is nothing short of amazing. Congrats on this incredible milestone. The best part? Wendy doesn’t just entertain - it inspires a love for reading via a healthy, creative screen time alternative that can compete with the likes of short form videos and video games. Why Wendy? ? Healthy screen-time alternative parents can feel good about ? Certified?kidSAFE, with a 5-Star rating from Education App Store ? Create, share and reuse characters with friends again and again ? Build, read and listen to unlimited stories If you know a young storyteller (or a parent looking for a creative and engaging, screen-time alternative), check out Wendy. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eiWGw8-s #WendyApp #StorytellingForKids #CreativeScreenTime #NowLive #StoryBuilding #StoryToolbox

?????? Founders, investors, and strategic partners, join CVC in SoCal for more events like this! Reach out to Joy Fairbanks to learn more. Columbia Business School | Columbia Healthcare Ventures | Columbia Business School Alumni | Columbia World Projects | Columbia Alumni Association Global Health & Wellness Network | Columbia College Alumni Association | Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University (LAACU) | Columbia Alumni Association of Southern California (Columbia SoCal) | Columbia University | Columbia University Alumni Club of Northern California #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation

?? Women’s Health is at a Turning Point—Are You Ready to Be Part of the Change? This Women’s History Month, we’re bringing together powerhouse leaders for an inspiring discussion on how women can play a more active role in shaping the future of women’s health. ???? ?? Tuesday, Mar 18th ???6:30 - 8:30 PM EST ?? White & Case LLP ?? Register Here: https://lu.ma/3xwk8kxa ?? Meet Our Esteemed Panel: Moderated by Delphine O'Rourke, JD, our panel features trailblazers Michele Colucci, Esq., Jacqueline Giannelli RN, MSN, FNP-BC, NCMP, Suzanne Schmidt, Amy West, and Hope Yates, JD, MPH—leaders driving change in healthcare, business, and advocacy. ?? Why This Conversation Matters: Women’s health is at a pivotal moment, with groundbreaking innovations, new policies, and critical research transforming care. But challenges remain—gaps in funding, representation, and leadership persist. ?? What You’ll Gain: ??Exclusive insights from industry leaders pioneering change ??Strategies to elevate female leadership in healthcare innovation ??Actionable ways to advocate for policies that matter ??A chance to connect with like-minded professionals committed to advancing women’s health ?? Who Should Join? If you’re a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, investor, or advocate, this event will empower you to take action and shape the future of women’s health. ??? Open to all Georgetown University and Columbia University alumni & students. For student discount codes, contact Hoyas in Health or Columbia Alumni Association Global Health & Wellness Network in the Luma app. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement driving real change in women’s health. ??? Sky Myers Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH Emery Weinstein, MPH Stephanie Bean Tesia Henn Sarah Alexander #HoyasinHealth #WomensHealth #Leadership #HealthcareInnovation #WomensHistoryMonth #GeorgetownAlumni #ColumbiaAlumni #FutureOfHealth Hoyas in Health: https://lnkd.in/gVWZ9TBp

Two Weeks Out! Join the Los Angeles Chapter of Columbia Venture Community and Columbia Alumni Association Global Health & Wellness Network on Wednesday, February 26th, at 6:00 PM PT for the HealthTech for Greater Good Event. This event brings together founders, investors, and strategic partners looking to shape the future of HealthTech for an evening of networking, innovation, and impact! For more details and to register: https://lu.ma/87xf649o This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about HealthTech, startups, and making a real impact. Let’s connect, learn, and build the future together! 20% of proceeds will be donated to the LAFD Foundation. Joy Fairbanks | Jessica Pan, MPH | Grace Mammen | Manju Dawkins, MD | Laura Lucas | Lyndsey Burton, MD | Naseem Sayani (she/her) | @Jessica S. | Beatriz Acevedo | Cecilia Sanchez | Kate Pope | Donna MacPhee | Cassandra Ziegler, MPA | Francine Glick | Amy Osorio | Stella Lim | Valeria Martinez | Kelly O’Connell | Adela Jamal | Alissa Hsu Lynch | Dana Weeks | Jacqueline Shreibati, MD, FACC | Carmen Palafox | Nancy Torres | Nuzi Barkatally | Libby Jacobson, CFA, MBA, MSSE | Shawn Ray W. | Kevin Knopf MD MPH | Nick Mannino | Genna Farley Fleming | Columbia Business School | Columbia University | Columbia Business School Alumni | Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University (LAACU) | Columbia College Alumni Association | Columbia Alumni Association of Southern California (Columbia SoCal) | LBAN/Latino Business Action Network | Latinx MBA Association #health #technology #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital

??? Healthtech founders, funders, and strategic partners, join us in LA! The Columbia Venture Community in partnership with the Columbia Alumni Association Global Health & Wellness Network welcomes you for a lively panel discussion and pitch opportunity for Healthtech 4 the Greater Good founders. ??Wednesday, February 26 ?6:00 PT ??Marina del Rey, CA ??Register now: https://lu.ma/87xf649o Jessica Pan, MPH | Grace Mammen | Manju Dawkins, MD | Laura Lucas | Lyndsey Burton, MD | Naseem Sayani (she/her) | Jessica S. | Beatriz Acevedo | Cecilia Sanchez | Kate Pope | Donna MacPhee | Cassandra Ziegler, MPA | Francine Glick | Amy Osorio | Stella Lim | Valeria Martinez | Kelly O’Connell | Adela Jamal | Alissa Hsu Lynch | Dana Weeks | Jacqueline Shreibati, MD, FACC | Carmen Palafox | Nancy Torres | Nuzi Barkatally | Libby Jacobson, CFA, MBA, MSSE | Shawn Ray W. | Kevin Knopf MD MPH | Nick Mannino | Genna Farley Fleming | Columbia Business School | Columbia University | Columbia Business School Alumni | Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University (LAACU) | Columbia College Alumni Association | Columbia Alumni Association of Southern California (Columbia SoCal) | LBAN/Latino Business Action Network | Latinx MBA Association #health #technology #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital

?? Almost Sold Out! ?? Columbia Alumni Association Global Health & Wellness Network is kicking off 2025 with our inaugural Ivy Plus JPM25 Happy Hour ?? ?? Tuesday, January 14 ?? 6:00 PT ?? Propagation SF ?? Register Now: https://lu.ma/9wr357xp ??What's Happening: ??Come meet and mingle with investors, founders, IP attorneys, clinicians, data scientists, and other professionals in the health and wellness fields for an evening of meaningful connections and new opportunities. ?? This exclusive networking event brings together top leaders in healthcare and wellness to foster innovation, collaboration, and impactful connections. Reconnect with Columbia alumni and mingle with the broader Ivy Plus community while enjoying curated drinks and light bites by Top Chef Erik Hopfinger. ???? ???Sponsored by: Five Star Bank - California Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Columbia Alumni Association Global Strategic Connections 360 (GSC360) ???Our partners: Columbia University Alumni Club of Northern California Columbia Venture Community Columbia Pride Berkeley Haas Alumni Network East Bay Chapter Chicago Booth Alumni Community of the Bay Area Northwestern Club of San Francisco Georgetown's "Hoyas in Health" ??? Special Offer: Are you an alum of Columbia University or one of our partner schools? DM us for a special discount code! Don't miss out on this amazing event filled with great food and even better company! ? Jessica Pan, MPH Bonnie Jim, MPH Arnold Lee MD Henry Pittman Tesia Henn Greg Kogan Morgan Elgebali Jessica M. Christina L.Hauwei Lien Katie Weiser Aireen B.Katka Sabo Yuni P. Jose Ricardo Moreno, PhD Stephanie Bean #JPM2025 #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealth #WellnessIndustry #HealthTech #Biotech #ProfessionalNetworking #IndustryLeaders #HealthcareNetworking #AlumniConnections #IvyPlusNetwork #ColumbiaAlumni #ColumbiaPride #HaasAlumni #BoothAlumni #NorthwesternAlumni

?? What an incredible afternoon at the 2nd Annual CVC-NY Networking and Holiday Party hosted in partnership with Ecotone AI! ?? A full house of high-caliber entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators came together at Maxwell Social in Tribeca, creating an unforgettable experience filled with vibrant conversations and meaningful connections. Set against the sophisticated atmosphere, this event truly captured the essence of Columbia Venture Community — fostering relationships and sparking collaboration. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who joined us and helped close out 2024 on such a high note. A special thank you to Ecotone AI, eMalick Njie, Ph.D, Greg Liburd, and Robert Brisita, for their invaluable contributions and partnership in making this event possible. Deep appreciation to photographer Julia Bretschneider and the entire Maxwell Social team. A resounding THANK YOU to CVC team members S. Mourtallah Faye, Sandie Z., Caroline Jobson, Valencia Tong, Chenjing Wang, Lily Li, and Grace Mammen. Your contributions and enthusiasm made this celebration one to remember. As we reflect on a fantastic year, we’re already looking forward to what’s ahead in 2025—more connections, innovation, and success with all of you. Cheers to an amazing holiday season and an even brighter year ahead! ?? #ny #nj #ct #nyc #tristate #entrepreneurs #founders #venturecapital #venturecapitalists #investors #startups #startup #womanentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneurs #femalefounders #entrepreneurship #columbiauniversity #ColumbiaVentureCommunity #femaleinvestors #network #event #opportunity #networking #share #community #events #happyhour #connections #communitybuilding #innovation

? Thank You for Making the Final 2024 CVC-NY Networking Happy Hour a Success! ? What an incredible way to close out our monthly networking happy hours for 2024! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for CVC-NY's E-Commerce and Fashion Networking Happy Hour. Your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for innovation made this event truly unforgettable. From exciting discussions about the future of fashion-tech to exchanging ideas on generative AI's impact, the evening was a celebration of meaningful connections, creative thinking, and community spirit. We hope you left feeling as inspired and energized as we did! And with that, that's a wrap on our networking happy hours for 2024! We're so grateful to our amazing Columbia University alumni, entrepreneurs, and investors who made this year's events so impactful. Missed this one? Don't worry -- stay tuned for more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow in 2025. We can't wait to see you in the New Year! Stay updated on Columbia Venture Community's events by subscribing to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gADifFA2 Are you a Columbia University affiliate? Join our 7k+ member community or get involved with your local chapter: https://lnkd.in/eMCGVJf6 #ny #nj #ct #nyc #tristate #entrepreneurs #founders #venturecapital #venturecapitalists #investors #startups #startup #womanentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #columbiauniversity #ColumbiaVentureCommunity #femaleinvestors #network #event #opportunity #networking #share #community #events #networking #community #events #happyhour #connections #communitybuilding #ecommerce #fashionentrepreneurs

Wow! What an incredible 4th quarter -- we're closing this year out on a high note ?? Looking back, a massive thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening of innovative pitches, inspiring connections, and unmatched energy at the 12th Annual Columbia Alumni Pitch Night in NYC, hosted by Columbia Venture Community and the Columbia Alumni Association Global Health & Wellness Network. We welcomed an incredible group of attendees to hear six groundbreaking startups pitch their ideas and engage with three standout startups showcasing their offerings at interactive booths. ?? Congratulations to our Pitch Night winners: ?? First Place: MabLab presented by Vienna Sparks The first self-administered test to detect the five deadliest drug-lacing agents—potentially saving thousands of lives every year. ?? Second Place: Synvect presented by Pooja Y. Patel A bioengineered solution using CRISPR technology to revolutionize mosquito control and combat disease. ?? Third Place: SideShift presented by Drew Levin & Nick Lawton A platform connecting Gen Z with small local and remote employers for part-time work -- think Instagram/TikTok meets Indeed. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team for working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the night seamless, and to our dedicated panel of judges for lending their expertise including Virginia Gambale, Chair of the Board, Nutanix; Stan Kachnowski PHD MPA, Chair, HITLAB, and Director, Columbia Business School Digital Health Program; Aryuna Merdygeeva, Venture Partner and Startup Advisor; Eric Rubin, Principal, Red Swan Ventures; and David Yakobovitch, General Partner, DataPower Ventures. A very special shout out to our amazing sponsors, Banc of California and Brown Rudnick LLP, for providing the perfect venue, delicious food, and unwavering support that made this event a resounding success. ?? The momentum is truly unstoppable and we can’t wait to see where these talented founders take their ventures next! ?? Check out the event highlight below! And stay tuned for more events from CVC as we continue to celebrate and support the brightest entrepreneurs from Columbia University. Surya Viswanathan Jessica Pan, MPH Nathan Lian Grace Mammen Sky Myers Bridget Morse-Karzen, MPH Darlene D'Souza, MPH, CHES? Caroline Jobson Moshmi S Subroto Mukherjee Michael H. Alyssa Daniel Bonnie Jim, MPH Satish Kavirajan Louwee S. Emery Weinstein, MPH John Bryson Scott Smedresman Stanley Clark #columbiaventurecommunity #cvc #columbiauniversity #columbiaalumniassociation #columbiaalumni #columbiaalum #globalhealthandwellness #caaghwn #ghwn #pitchnight #pitch #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #investors #venturecapital #angelinvestors #nyc #nycevent #timessquare #founders #columbiafounders #startups #columbiastartups #bancofcalifornia #brownrudnickllp

???TODAY!??? Join our Japan Chapter for a virtual session on a?Japan/US Serial Entrepreneur’s Journey in AI, happening?today, Tuesday, December 17th,?at ???5 PM PST?| ???8 PM EST (Wednesday, December 18th, at ???10 AM JST). We’re thrilled to feature?Dennis H., Founder and CEO of?Ingenta Inc.（インジェンタ株式会社）who will share his cross-border entrepreneurial experiences in Japan and the US, insights on the latest AI trends, and advice for international founders looking to start a business in Japan. This event is?open to all?and conducted in?English. Please see below for more details and to register.