An intimate dinner bringing together a curated group of founders and venture capital investors for an evening of great food, candid conversations, and meaningful connections.
No pitches—just a relaxed setting to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships with people shaping the next generation of startups and venture capital.
Who’s joining: Founders, VCs, and select members of the startup ecosystem.
🗓️ Agenda
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM | Curated Networking & Dinner
6:50 PM - 7:00 PM | Intro of Partners
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM | Lightning Talk
7:20 PM – 8:10 PM | Signal vs. Noise: What Actually Moves the Needle for Top VCs
Mariane Bekker, Director of Developer Relations at 1Password; Founder at Founders Bay (Moderator)
Samantha Ory, Co‑Founder Head of Investment at 8 Pillars Capital
Jared Katzen, Venture Growth Investor at Blumberg Capital
8:10 PM – 9:00 PM | Open Networking
What to expect:
🍽️ Dinner & drinks
🤝 Curated introductions and conversations
💬 Candid discussions on fundraising, investing, and building companies
✨ A small, intimate group designed for quality connections
Space is limited, so please RSVP only if you’re able to attend.
About Us
Founders Bay is a 200,000+ member community of founders, executives, investors and operators — weekly curated events, expert workshops, and mentorship. Proudly woman-owned and operated by Mariane Bekker.
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Event Terms & Consent
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