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Off-The-Record Virtual Series

Off-The-Record Virtual Tech leaders share lessons learned and answer questions from our alumni group.

Upcoming events

  • Craig Unger - CEO and founder of Hyperproof (Raised $62.3 Million). Sold his first startup, Azuqua, for $50 Million.
    Craig Unger - CEO and founder of Hyperproof (Raised $62.3 Million). Sold his first startup, Azuqua, for $50 Million.
    Craig Unger - CEO and founder of Hyperproof (Raised $62.3 Million). Sold his first startup, Azuqua, for $50 Million.
    Wed, Nov 29
    Nov 29, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
    Nov 29, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
    Craig's journey is a testament to his expertise in building technology businesses. He co-founded Azuqua, a Techstars company that disrupted low-code integration and was later acquired by Okta.
  • Kashish Gupta raised $54 Million for Hightouch to help companies realize the full value of their data.
    Kashish Gupta raised $54 Million for Hightouch to help companies realize the full value of their data.
    Kashish Gupta raised $54 Million for Hightouch to help companies realize the full value of their data.
    Fri, Dec 01
    Dec 01, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
    Dec 01, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
    Kashish Gupta, co-founder and co-CEO of Hightouch, a data activation leader that just secured a staggering $54 million in funding. Kashish, a Y-Combinator alumni, has been immersed in the startup world for four years, adeptly blending his passion for product development and go-to-market strategies.
  • Tim Hwang - CEO & Co-founder of FiscalNote, a global technology and media company.
    Tim Hwang - CEO & Co-founder of FiscalNote, a global technology and media company.
    Tim Hwang - CEO & Co-founder of FiscalNote, a global technology and media company.
    Wed, Dec 06
    Dec 06, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
    Dec 06, 2023, 2:00 PM EST
    Tim Hwang is the CEO, & Co-founder of FiscalNote. FiscalNote serves over 4,000 clients, like government agencies, nonprofits, and Fortune 100 corporations, with a suite of software tools, AI-driven insights, and data sets.
  • Nadia Boujarwah raised over $120M to build the leading fashion marketplace for sizes 10-32.
    Nadia Boujarwah raised over $120M to build the leading fashion marketplace for sizes 10-32.
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    Nadia Boujarwah raised over $120M to build the leading fashion marketplace for sizes 10-32.
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    Nadia Boujarwah is the Co-Founder & CEO of Dia & Co. the leading marketplace for fashion in sizes 10-32, which carries brands from Madewell and ThirdLove to Tanya Taylor and Carolina Herrera. Dia has raised over $120M from venture capital investors like Sequoia Capital and Union Square Ventures.
  • Christine Spang is the Co-Founder & CTO of Nylas, raised $175M to empower businesses with their communications data.
    Christine Spang is the Co-Founder & CTO of Nylas, raised $175M to empower businesses with their communications data.
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    Christine Spang is the Co-Founder & CTO of Nylas, raised $175M to empower businesses with their communications data.
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    Christine Spang is the Co-Founder & CTO of Nylas, a cPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) that has raised $175M. Christine supports numerous organizations and causes that promote diversity and inclusivity within the technology and software development industry.

Past Events

  • Dimitri Sirota is the co-founder and CEO of BigID (unicorn).
    Dimitri Sirota is the co-founder and CEO of BigID (unicorn).
    Dimitri Sirota is the co-founder and CEO of BigID (unicorn).
    Dimitri is the Co-founder and CEO of BigID, a tech unicorn specialized in data security, privacy, compliance, and governance. Dimitri is also a three time entrepreneur. Investor and advisor. EY 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist for NY. Forbes Tech Council contributor.
  • Stefan Heck - Founder & CEO of Nauto - Built a $1 Billion business that saves lives with AI (1)
    Stefan Heck - Founder & CEO of Nauto - Built a $1 Billion business that saves lives with AI (1)
    Stefan Heck - Founder & CEO of Nauto - Built a $1 Billion business that saves lives with AI (1)
    Dr. Stefan Heck, the mind behind Nauto, has blended technology, sustainability, and cognitive science to shape the future of transportation.
  • Udi Ledergor - Chief Evangelist at Gong
    Udi Ledergor - Chief Evangelist at Gong
    Udi Ledergor - Chief Evangelist at Gong
    Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong, transformed B2B marketing. He pioneered revenue intelligence, a human-centric brand, and is a respected author, speaker, mentor, and advisor based in San Francisco.
  • Sachin Puri is the CMO at WP Engine
    Sachin Puri is the CMO at WP Engine
    Sachin Puri is the CMO at WP Engine
    Sachin Puri is Senior VP and CMO at WP Engine, where he oversees global marketing, including brand and integrated marketing. With two decades of experience, he has led teams at McAfee, eBay, and HP.
  • Joy Jarrett - CMO at Guidehouse
    Joy Jarrett - CMO at Guidehouse
    Joy Jarrett - CMO at Guidehouse
    Joy Jarrett is CMO at Guidehouse, where she oversees corporate communications, branding, marketing campaigns, and digital platforms to strategize brand distinction and market impact in collaboration with the executive team and sales organization.
  • Sunil Paul (sold 1st startup for $370 Million), is now accelerating electric vehicle adoption as the CEO of Spring Free
    Sunil Paul (sold 1st startup for $370 Million), is now accelerating electric vehicle adoption as the CEO of Spring Free
    Sunil Paul (sold 1st startup for $370 Million), is now accelerating electric vehicle adoption as the CEO of Spring Free
    Prepare to be inspired by Sunil Paul, the CEO of Spring Free EV, a company at the forefront of electric vehicle adoption through fintech innovation. With over two decades of experience in tech and clean energy, Sunil is a celebrated figure in sustainable transportation and green tech.
  • Joe Chernov - CMO of Pendo
    Joe Chernov - CMO of Pendo
    Joe Chernov - CMO of Pendo
    Joe Chernov is CMO of Pendo, an all-in-one product experience platform. Joe has been the CMO at several venture-backed tech startups, as well as a marketing executive during two successful IPOs (Eloqua, HubSpot). He is a popular guest on marketing-industry podcasts and speaker at marketing events.
  • Sean Duffy is the Co-founder and CEO of Omada Health. Raised $450+ Million to deliver virtual chronic care solutions.
    Sean Duffy is the Co-founder and CEO of Omada Health. Raised $450+ Million to deliver virtual chronic care solutions.
    Sean Duffy is the Co-founder and CEO of Omada Health. Raised $450+ Million to deliver virtual chronic care solutions.
    Sean Duffy has dedicated his professional life to harnessing the cross-functional impact of technology, design, and care delivery to transform care experiences for patients as the CEO & Co-Founder of Omada Health.
  • Lisa Campbell CMO at OneTrust. (Former CMO at Autodesk, and Dropbox Board Director).
    Lisa Campbell CMO at OneTrust. (Former CMO at Autodesk, and Dropbox Board Director).
    Lisa Campbell CMO at OneTrust. (Former CMO at Autodesk, and Dropbox Board Director).
    Lisa Campbell, is the CMO at OneTrust, a privacy and security software provider, where she’s shaping business and marketing strategy. Her journey is marked by excellence, with 18 years at Autodesk, and 5 as an independent director at Dropbox.
  • Francois-Xavier Reodo, CMO at Capgemini Invent US (Capgemini - NASDAQ:CAPMF)
    Francois-Xavier Reodo, CMO at Capgemini Invent US (Capgemini - NASDAQ:CAPMF)
    Francois-Xavier Reodo, CMO at Capgemini Invent US (Capgemini - NASDAQ:CAPMF)
    With a background in global brand building and demand generation, François drives Marketing at Capgemini Invent, the digital innovation, consulting and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group. The group combines technology, data science and creative design, to help CxOs with their businesses.
  • Lauren Boyman - CMO for KPMG US
    Lauren Boyman - CMO for KPMG US
    Lauren Boyman - CMO for KPMG US
    Lauren joined KPMG from Morgan Stanley, where she led marketing for the Wealth Management division, supporting the firm’s 16,000 Financial Advisors in addition to other business areas such as the Private Bank, Global Investment Committee, and all product and client segment areas.
  • Jessica Jensen - CMO at Indeed - (part of Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. -NASDAQ:RCRRF)
    Jessica Jensen - CMO at Indeed - (part of Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. -NASDAQ:RCRRF)
    Jessica Jensen - CMO at Indeed - (part of Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. -NASDAQ:RCRRF)
    Discover the Chief Marketing Officer behind Indeed's global brand triumphs - Jessica Jensen. Former CMO at OpenTable and with a history at Meta, Apple, and Yahoo! her strategic approach, nurtured through roles at Boston Consulting Group and INSEAD MBA, ignites brand revolutions.
  • Mayur Gupta - CMO at Kraken Digital
    Mayur Gupta - CMO at Kraken Digital
    Mayur Gupta - CMO at Kraken Digital
    With a track record of 20 angel investments and 1 exit, Mayur currently serves as the CMO at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange. He was recognized as one of Forbes' Top 50 Most Influential CMOs globally in 2021 and 2020, and a top 20 CMONext honoree in 2019.
  • Charlotte Blank - US Chief Marketing Officer at Jaguar Land Rover North America (NSE: TATAMOTORS)
    Charlotte Blank - US Chief Marketing Officer at Jaguar Land Rover North America (NSE: TATAMOTORS)
    Charlotte Blank - US Chief Marketing Officer at Jaguar Land Rover North America (NSE: TATAMOTORS)
    Meet Charlotte Blank, the US CMO at Jaguar Land Rover North America. With a passion for consumer psychology, she drives brand equity and modern luxury experiences at JLR. Her TEDx talk "Lead Like a Scientist" explores how to employ experimentation to improve workforce performance and motivation.
  • Julie Grant is a General Partner at Canaan, a tech and healthcare venture capital fund with $5B assets under management.
    Julie Grant is a General Partner at Canaan, a tech and healthcare venture capital fund with $5B assets under management.
    Julie Grant is a General Partner at Canaan, a tech and healthcare venture capital fund with $5B assets under management.
    She leads investments in biopharma and digital health companies. Since joining Canaan in 2013, she has incubated, financed, and supported investments in more than 12 biopharmaceutical companies. Prior to Canaan, Julie worked at Genentech, bringing new oncology products to the market.
  • Alex Rosemblat - Chief Marketing officer of Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG)
    Alex Rosemblat - Chief Marketing officer of Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG)
    Alex Rosemblat - Chief Marketing officer of Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG)
    Alex Rosemblat has led marketing at Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) for over a decade, initiating go-to-market operations following the company's Series A and scaling this function through the firm’s growth into its current post-IPO phase.
  • Dux Raymond Sy, CBO at AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT); largest independent software vendor of SaaS solutions in Microsoft 365.
    Dux Raymond Sy, CBO at AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT); largest independent software vendor of SaaS solutions in Microsoft 365.
    Dux Raymond Sy, CBO at AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT); largest independent software vendor of SaaS solutions in Microsoft 365.
    This edition we’ll be hosting, Dux Raymond Sy, recognized by Microsoft as regional Director (RD) and Most Valuable Professional (MVP), as well as the author of LinkedIn Learning course How to Build Your Personal Brand, book SharePoint for Project Management, and numerous whitepapers and articles.
  • Ben Golub, former CEO of Docker(~$3B unicorn) and CEO of Storj Labs is a respected figure in the blockchain community.
    Ben Golub, former CEO of Docker(~$3B unicorn) and CEO of Storj Labs is a respected figure in the blockchain community.
    Ben Golub, former CEO of Docker(~$3B unicorn) and CEO of Storj Labs is a respected figure in the blockchain community.
    Ben Golub, former founding CEO of Docker(~$3B unicorn), Gluster (sold to Red Hat), and Plaxo (sold to Comcast.). Actual CEO of Storj Labs, Golub is a respected figure in the blockchain community, speaking at conferences around the world. He’s also on the board of blockchain-related companies.
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