Founders: Off the Record
The mental wellness conversations you can't have anywhere else.
An invite-only gathering where NYC founders drop the performance and talk about what's happening—the anxiety, burnout, impossible decisions, sleepless nights, and the psychological toll that doesn't make it into LinkedIn posts.
This event will feature expert support and guidance from seasoned professionals who've been there, including:
David Vasquez (Mental Wellness Expert)
Paula McMahon (AI Expert)
Scott Rudin (Startup & Venture Capital Attorney)
Ankit Agarwal (Founder/Investor)
Chatham House rules. Real problems. Zero BS. Small circles. Authentic conversations. Practical guidance from people who understand both the business and human side of building companies.
With thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible
Silicon Valley Bank is the bank of some of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB works with companies from pre-seed stage through IPO and beyond and can help you navigate through ups and downs, with purpose-built solutions for every stage of your business journey.
Cooley is known for being the go-to legal and business advisors for venture investors and companies who are disrupting and reshaping the global economy. We advised on the formation of the first VC fund in the US and have grown to be one of the most active players globally in both early and late-stage financings. Cooley is deeply connected to all aspects of the venture capital ecosystem, working with entrepreneurs and founders, boards and leadership teams, and investors – all of whom share Cooley’s vision that fusing capital and innovation can transform the world.
Awana We help founders hire software engineers and technical talent (sales, marketing, operations), both locally in NYC and from Latin America. High EQ & technical vetting, staff augmentation, fractional CTO services, and AI training for your existing teams.