​Join us for the Application Launch of Project 2.8, Columbia Venture Community’s Accelerator for Women Founders.

​Connect with past cohort stars, meet the next generation of leaders, and celebrate bold entrepreneurship—all at the iconic Diane von Furstenberg space. (20% of all DVF sales proceeds will go to Project 2.8).

​Generously sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank and Diane Von Furstenberg Flagship Store

​The evening will feature:

• ​A panel discussion featuring Project 2.8 alumni Echo Wu (Co-Founder, ThunderGraph), and Valentina Marini Fichera (Founder & CEO, MilkShaker)

• ​Special guests Meagan Dietz (Ex-McKinsey, CBS Women's Circle, LBS Sustainability Board), Calvin Otis (VP, Silicon Valley Bank), Phuong Ireland (Partner, Accelerator Interplay)

• ​Moderated by NanaYaa Mensah-Thomas (Director, Project 2.8 and MP, Purelite Ventures)

• ​Networking with Columbia’s vibrant female founder community

​Event Schedule:

​6:00 PM: Arrival & Check-In + Welcome Drinks

​6:30 PM: Panel Discussion with Project 2.8 alumni, moderated by NanaYaa Mensah-Thomas featuring Meagan Dietz, Calvin Otis, Phuong Ireland, Echo Wu, and Valentina Marini Fichera

​7:20 PM: Networking Reception

​8:00 PM: Event Concludes

​Learn more about Project 2.8 here.

​Note: By attendance, you consent to be photographed and the images may be published.