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??? Calling all creators and innovators in tech and media!??? Join us for the next session of How I Built This Career on Friday, October 4, featuring?Gregg Katano. Gregg’s career journey is a masterclass in transforming the tech and media landscape. From launching immersive virtual and augmented reality projects to leading business strategies for top-tier companies, Gregg has been at the forefront of merging technology and storytelling. Gregg is the Co-Founder and CEO of?Cosmos Collab,?a consultancy that represents tech thought?leaders, helps to demystify the latest emerging tech, and connect storytellers, tech catalysts?and emerging tech to create innovative solutions to help companies across all industries?navigate the future. In addition to Cosmos Collab,?Gregg is also an Executive Committee Member and Chair of Events for the Emerging Media Programming of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (‘TV Academy’), Conference Chair for Sports Video Group’s?‘NEXT’ program, Former Co-Vice Chair of the Producers Guild of America ‘New Media Council’, and Advisory Board Member of the Cal State University Entertainment Alliance (CSUEA). He’ll share his insights on the power of creative vision, strategic partnerships, and what it takes to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. If you’re curious about how to blend creative vision with strategic execution, or want to know what it takes to lead transformative projects in the ever-evolving world of tech and media, this is your chance! Reserve your seat if you're excited to gain insights from one of the top minds in the industry! ??? RSVP now for Friday, October 4 at 12 PM PDT:?https://lu.ma/n36ajpwb #Leadership?#TechInnovation?#MediaTrends?#Education?#CosmosCollab

In today’s fast-paced professional world, finding a mentor can be daunting. Despite the immense value of mentorship for career growth and development, many individuals face difficulties in identifying the right mentor, building connections, and seeking guidance. At Folio, mentorship is at the heart of our community. The right guidance can transform your career, and our network connects you with mentors who understand your journey. #MentorshipMatters #CareerGrowth #Community #CommunityInTech

Very excited for this session. Just like my career path that started in Automotive Logistics, this session will be quite nontraditional. #tech #banking #startups #LimitedPartner #Relations

?? Calling all aspiring leaders in tech and finance! ?? Join us for the next session of How I Built This Career on Friday, September 20, featuring Josh Grollman, Director of LP Relations at Silicon Valley Bank. Josh’s career journey is a masterclass in navigating the fast-paced world of technology banking. From building strong teams to driving growth in key markets, Josh has worked at the intersection of finance and tech, helping startups scale and succeed. He’ll share his insights on the power of relationship-building, strategic decision-making, and what it takes to thrive in startup and corporate environments. If you’re looking to carve your path in tech or finance, this is your chance to learn from someone at the forefront of innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the top professionals in the field! ?? RSVP now for Friday, September 20 at 3 PM EDT: https://lu.ma/uqlgcwg5 #Leadership #TechBanking #StartupSuccess #SiliconValleyBank

We were overjoyed to celebrate our community and learn from Karin Klein & Fiona Biles at Founders, Funders and Friends last week in NYC! Highlights: Self-Aware #FounderMode: Some of our most high-performing teams subscribe to Founder Mode, but mindfully. They don’t micromanage across the company but lean into their domain expertise while staying engaged in all departments. Verbs, Not Titles: Focus on what you enjoy, not the job title. Bring Your Full Self to Work: Trust and respect go both ways. Leaders can create and participate in safe spaces to empower everyone to express their unique strengths. Book Recommendations: Reboot by Jerry Colonna, Weirdly Briliant by Jason ?? Shen, The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby Thank you Carta, Arc, Antler, Maria Pope, Brendan Bettencourt, and Eric Lo for co-hosting!

?? We are excited to host over 100 founders, funders, and friends at 5 pm TONIGHT in NYC! Karin Klein, a founding partner at Bloomberg Beta, and Fiona Biles, a principal investor at True Ventures, will share their career journeys and wisdom as founders turned funders. Karin is a founding partner at Bloomberg Beta, a transparent seed fund focused on the future of work and AI, with investments in companies like Codecademy, Flexport, MasterClass, Replit, and Slack. Before her work at Bloomberg Beta, Karin led new initiatives at Bloomberg, Softbank's venture fund team, and founded a children's educational business. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the boards of Campus, Paramount, and Regency Centers. Fiona is a principal investor at True Ventures, which has invested $3.8 billion in over 450 teams, including sweetgreen, Fitbit (now part of Google), and Ring. Before True, she led Product at Daily Harvest, Prolific Interactive, and developed strategy at ModCloth, which was acquired by Walmart. Fiona also founded a True portfolio company, studied human biology at Stanford, published research on cognitive development, and competed in the 2008 Olympic swimming trials. ?? When: September 5, 5:30-7:00 PM EST ?? Where: NYC (Register for the exact location) Event Link: https://lu.ma/8r99yw82

Wow, time flies. I first met Karin Klein of Bloomberg Beta almost a decade ago, and here we are getting ready to share what we’ve learned from our early careers with the next gen (that sounds quite elder-millenial of me). If you’re free this Thursday (tomorrow) from 5:30-7:00 PM, join a room of early stage founders and innovators in NYC for drinks, a fireside chat, and some informal hang time with others building in the NYC tech ecosystem. RSVP with this link and come say hi! https://lnkd.in/eZp53u2E Thank you to all the event hosts – Catherine Huang, Antler and others – for inviting me to speak. This is actually one of my favorite parts of the job! [Flash back to a fireside chat I led at True’s Leadership Summit in London last summer, ?? between two ferns ?? IYKYK]

We're excited to feature Marianna, Founder and CEO of Jackalo, America's first circular children’s clothing brand. Jackalo, launched in 2018, focuses on creating durable, eco-friendly clothing for kids. Before founding Jackalo, Marianna significantly contributed to impactful social and health initiatives. Her work at Burness and BurnessDigital, where she guided nonprofits on digital media strategies, was just the beginning. Her roles at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Kujali International further demonstrated her commitment to making a difference. ?? Fun Fact: Marianna has been featured on the iconic Nasdaq Tower in NYC! ???Beyond driving innovation, Marianna has curated incredible experiences for the Folio community. ? Explore more VC-backed startups and other brilliant founders from Folio: https://lnkd.in/e5dR5uKK #students #internships

RSVP to join us for our first-ever community gathering of founders, funders, interns, and friends across HR, tech, government, and higher education. Connect over food, drinks, and inspiring fireside chats with top investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. ?? When: September 5, 5:30-7:00 PM EST ?? Where: NYC (Register for the exact location) Event Link: https://lu.ma/8r99yw82 A big thank you to our friends at Antler for hosting us, and special appreciation to our friends at Carta and Arc!

?? Thank you to everyone who joined us for our series, ?????? ?? ?????????? ???????? ????????????, featuring Gloria Yu, Software Engineer at Bloomberg LP. Gloria's impressive career journey includes her work at Bloomberg, where she contributed to high-impact teams like the Tradebook Option Trading Platform and the Macro Application Discoverability Team. A Carnegie Mellon University graduate with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Computer Science, Gloria has built a strong foundation through internships and research, culminating in her current role at Bloomberg. ? Here are some highlights from Gloria’s talk: 1. Find mentors and grow your network. Gloria emphasized the importance of building a network within and outside your immediate team. She shared how on-campus roles and industry connections have been instrumental in her career. 2. Measure success based on impact. She advised looking beyond your immediate project and team, focusing on how you can make a broader impact across your department or company. 3. Be in the driver’s seat in your career development. Gloria stressed the importance of actively managing your career by working closely with your manager, setting clear goals, and communicating your achievements to your peers and leadership. Are you interested in learning how to break into the startup ecosystem? Join us on September 20 for a conversation with Joshua Grollman, Director of Startup Banking at Silicon Valley Bank, as he shares insights on how he built his career in this dynamic field. ???RSVP now for Friday, September 20 at 12pm PDT: https://lu.ma/uqlgcwg5 #startups #edtech #ai