Join us for an exclusive founders breakfast offsite before we head over to our co-working space in Hudson Yards where you can get live feedback on your pitch decks from First Round Capital Alum.

Gather with other venture-backed founders building in NYC who want stronger fundraising positioning and meaningful peer connection.

☕ 8–10 AM | Founders Breakfast (Midtown)

A curated room of fellow founders
Great coffee + breakfast

⚽ 10:30–11 AM | Featured Speaker (Aly Wagner, Co-Founder + Co-Chair, Bay FC & Olympian)

🎯11–11:30 AM | Pitch Deck Workshop (Sarah Hallam, First Round Capital Alum)

Title: Why good storytelling will help you raise your next round.

Expect practical frameworks you can immediately apply to your deck with former storyteller at First Round Capital Sarah Hallam.

Meet Varun Puri — joining us in NYC

Varun Puri, Co-founder & CEO of Yoodli, is bringing a fresh perspective on how AI is transforming communication. After leading special projects for Sergey Brin at Google and becoming a go-to speech coach for executives, Varun now builds AI-powered tools that help people practice high-stakes conversations with confidence.

At our NYC event, he’ll share:

How top operators prepare for critical moments (pitches, board meetings, hiring)
What most people get wrong about communication—and how AI can fix it
Practical ways to level up your presence, clarity, and confidence fast

If you care about how you show up in the moments that matter—this is one you won’t want to miss.

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NYC Founders Breakfast + Pitch Workshop w/ First Round alum and Varun Puri, CEO @ Yoodli