Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Patrick + Q&A

Artificial intelligence is widely hailed as a miracle of technology, with the potential to revolutionize the way we live. Like human intelligence, it has the ability to recognize patterns making it a powerful tool for analysis and decision-making, with applications in finance, business, science and media.

However, AI is also haunted by the limitations of the data that feeds it, and just like human intelligence, fall into the same trap of bias and discrimination. When applied to our criminal justice system, the consequences can be severe.

This month, we talk to an expert who stands at the crossroads of technology and the legal system, Patrick K. Lin, author of the book “Machine See, Machine Do” coming out December 13, 2021.

Join us to understand the complicated history of discrimination in the justice system and how AI can get it right or very, very wrong.

About Patrick

Patrick K. Lin is an author and expert on artificial intelligence, technology policy, and algorithmic bias. He has worked for the ACLU's Speech, Privacy & Technology Project, ForHumanity, and the AI Fairness & Data Privacy practice at Eisenberg & Baum LLP. He is a frequent speaker at AI ethics and technology law and policy conferences.

While completing his law degree at Brooklyn Law School, Patrick wrote Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System. His book has received early praise from Ben Wizner, the principal legal advisor to Edward Snowden, and David Ryan Polgar, the founder and director of All Tech Is Human.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Peter + Q&A

The world continues to be obsessed with Cryptocurrency: Coinbase’s IPO in April, statistics showing that roughly 1 in 10 Americans are investing in coins, and even the recent Squid Game crypto coin scam that stole millions. 

And standing behind crypto is a powerful technology called Blockchain, which has great potential to change the world in ways that extend beyond trading your latest Dogecoin.

To help us understand the foundations, challenges and future of Blockchain and Crypto, we talk to industry expert Peter Borovykh, Blockchain Product Visionary and author of the book Blockchain Applications in Finance!

Join us to understand the fundamentals of Blockchain, trends in Cryptocurrency, and how to spot emerging technology before everyone else.

About Peter

Peter is a product visionary involved with hundreds of blockchain Startup and Enterprise projects in blockchain/crypto/DeFi/NFT, from ideation to production-grade blockchain development. He is currently Senior Product Manager at MadNetwork and Adviser at Columbia University’s Lab-to-Market (L2M) Accelerator.

Peter is the author of Blockchain Applications in Finance, has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, MSN, Yahoo!Finance, and Bitcoinist, and is a frequent speaker at blockchain/crypto conferences around the globe. Peter is an alumnus of New York University, Stern School of Business.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Kevin + Q&A

With majority support among Americans for marijuana legalization and more states adopting laws for recreational and medical use, the case for the cannabis industry strengthens. To tell us more about trends, challenges and launching a cannabis company, we talk to Kevin Wu, Founder and COO at Fernway!

Fernway is a Massachusetts-based recreational cannabis vape brand, which became the fastest-selling brand in the state after hitting shelves in mid-February 2021, now available in 100+ dispensaries.

Join us for a master class in turning passion into profit, working in corporate and as an entrepreneur,  and being a trail-blazer in a new industry.

About Kevin

Kevin Wu is the Co-founder and COO of Fernway, a recreational cannabis vape brand. Kevin started his entrepreneurial journey by turning a talent for throwing college parties into a live events planning company, booking artists like Tiesto and Deadmau5 for campus performances. He then spent 3 years honing his business skills as a strategy management consultant at Ernst & Young, before leaving to found Fernway in 2018.  Kevin is an alumnus of Emory University in Georgia.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Chase + Q&A

The job market continues to be hot for ambitious talent looking for roles in corporate, so we’re bringing in an expert in career transitions! As our guest speaker this month, we talk to Chase Mathew, Product Marketing Manager at Oracle!

Having worked at 6 major companies over the last 10 years, Chase will tell us his secrets on making multiple successful job moves and breaking into tech. From PwC, Verizon, Nielsen, LinkedIn, Freewheel, and now Oracle, Chase has navigated multiple competitive job markets to build a successful career.

Join us for a master class in perseverance, professional networking, and finding the right role.

About Chase

Chase Mathew is a Product Marketing Manager at Oracle Advertising and is also part of the undergraduate career development team at NYU Stern. Chase has over 10 years of experience with both for profit and nonprofit B2B and B2C companies. He has held roles across marketing, data analytics, client management, client consulting and corporate strategy.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Jason + Q&A

It’s time for a My Million Year virtual happy hour! Bring your favorite drink, kick back and relax!

As our guest speaker this month, we talk to Jason Stein, Founder of Timber Ales, ranked the “Best New Brewery in the World” in 2020 by Rate Beer.

He’ll tell us about how to turn passion into a profitable business, finding opportunity during the pandemic, and how to brew some of the best beer in the world - all from the comfort of your own home.

About Jason

Jason Stein is a Senior Manager at Ernst and Young, having spent the last 9 years in the Consulting practice. Jason started brewing beer at home as a passion project that resulted in the founding of Timber Ales at the beginning of 2020. A “gypsy” brewing company based out of the Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven, Timber Ales gained incredible success rapidly, earning the title “Best New Brewery in the World” for 2020 by Rate Beer. Since then, he has realized his original vision of developing a barrel program, which launched this past May.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Leo + Q&A

Leo is a Product Manager at Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform. Prior to Coinbase, Leo has worked in Product Management at Lyft and Jet.com (which was acquired by Walmart).

As a Product Manager, Leo has worked on multiple 0-1 projects, including helping Lyft to launch its micromobility business & Jet.com with its fresh grocery business. Before entering the startup world, he started his career as a consultant at Ernst & Young. Leo lives in NY, enjoying the company of his wife & two cats.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Harrison Cheng + Q&A

Harrison Cheng is a former Peace Corps volunteer who served as an English instructor in Lanzhou, north-west China. The two incredible years were spent building community and empowering students, teachers, and locals. He then joined NYU Shanghai as a Community Engagement and Outreach Program Manager to develop partnerships for service learning / volunteer programs.

Harrison now works in the federal government at the EPA as a funds controller. He graduated with a Finance and International Business degree from NYU Stern and started his career at Citibank, but discovered that success and fulfillment look different for everyone, and work in the public / nonprofit sectors can provide some of life’s most meaningful and rewarding moments. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Raymond Lei + Q&A

Raymond Lei is the Founder & CEO at Scalable, a company that builds e-commerce infrastructure for entrepreneurs. Born and raised in California, Raymond was inspired to improve the online shopping experience after an interaction ordering t-shirts for his high school tennis club. After two years at UC Berkeley, he dropped out to focus full-time on bringing his vision to life.

With just $2,000 to start with in high school, Raymond bootstrapped his way to over $100M in revenue to-date and nearly 1,000 employees, and having still never taken outside funding.

In a modern digital rematch of David vs. Goliath, Raymond’s vision is to empower businesses of any size to compete against e-commerce giants like Amazon.

Agenda

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Joanna Lau + Q&A

Joanna Lau is the Founder, Designer & CEO of JEMMA. JEMMA was established after Joanna experienced a void in women’s workwear as a Trader on Wall Street. Men had work briefcases, whereas women’s accessories didn’t support their leadership and managerial roles, so Joanna envisioned closing a small, but powerful fraction of the gender gap by eliminating intimidation from the workplace and offering opportunity – in the form of handbags. JEMMA empowers women in any role to be fashion-forward and organized, while personifying ambition and the go-getter approach.

Born and raised in Singapore, Joanna is a graduate of NYU Stern School of Business and Parsons School of Design and has worked at Tommy Hilfiger, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. She was also a competitive golfer and former member of the NYU Varsity Golf Team.

Agenda

• 1:1 with Devi Sahny + Q&A

• Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

Devi Sahny has 10 years of experience in education and 4 years of experience as an entrepreneur. Devi attended Georgetown University, pursuing degrees in Economics and Philosophy, and graduating Magna Cum Laude. At Georgetown, Devi founded her own education consultancy to help students with courses and college preparation. After graduation, she spent 3 years in finance at Goldman Sachs in their Mergers & Acquisitions group sourcing ed-tech deals. After changing career paths, she is at Ascend Now, creating a tech-education platform that propels students to higher learning outcomes suited to the modern digital world.

Agenda

• Member Spotlight & Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with Andrew Stanco + Q&A

Andrew Stanco currently works at the fintech startup One, which connects people with their money. There, he works in operations to make those connections a reality. Previously he worked in General Electric’s Energy Financial Services division as a commercial underwriter and portfolio manager where he financed natural gas and renewable energy projects. Long ago, Andrew went to school with Bryant at NYU but decided learn history instead of finance or accounting. This made things challenging when they worked together after graduation in EY’s financial services office.  Andrew credits hearing Bryant’s study plan while on the same client with his decision to become a CFA charter holder.

Agenda

• Member Spotlight & Financial Tip of the Month

• Community Building

• 1:1 with John Sanchez + Q&A

John Sanchez is a lifelong Bronx resident, the District Manager for Bronx Community Board 6, and a Candidate for City Council in the 15th District in The Bronx, which includes the neighborhoods of Belmont, East Tremont, and West Farms. Throughout his career, John has secured a $200,000 grant for Bronx small businesses, pushed to bring the borough its first youth court, and developed the city’s first year-round paid Community Board internship program. John previously served as New York City Advocacy Manager for the Northeast Charter Schools Network helping advocate for increased charter school funding and also served in the New York State Assembly as Deputy Chief of Staff for a Bronx Assembly member. John serves on the nonprofit boards of Housing Rights Initiative, Legacy College Prep Charter School, and Immaculate Conception School. John is a graduate of New York University’s Stern School of Business.