​Let's hang!

​​Join the LA founder community to connect with other founders and hear war stories from a founder who went through the wringer and came out the other side.

​​This event is a part of #LATechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

​​​​Meet Jerome Soucy Rousseau, Co-Founder at FightCamp

​​Jerome Soucy Rousseau is a co-founder and VP of People at at FightCamp, a connected fitness company supported by Y Combinator. FightCamp now boasts over 20,000 members, who collectively have thrown more than three billion punches since its launch.

​​Over the course of a decade, Jerome has navigated the challenges of both rapid expansion and significant downsizing. During periods of hypergrowth, he focused on hiring efficiently without compromising standards, building fair and effective compensation systems, and preserving company culture under intense pressure. During downsizing, he managed difficult decisions while maintaining team morale and treating employees with respect. His expertise spans the entire People Operations spectrum, including recruiting, performance management, compliance, and leadership development.

​​Jerome merges organizational psychology with data-driven approaches to develop practical strategies that turn company culture into a competitive edge. Drawing from his extensive experience, he offers insightful lessons and effective frameworks to tackle the human aspects of building successful organizations. 

​​Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, operator, or investor, join us for a fireside chat with Jerome to hear the story behind FightCamp’s evolution from sensor tech to a category-defining connected-fitness platform, what the team learned navigating hardware, software, and content at scale, and Jerome’s perspective on building resilient teams and culture through each phase of growth.

​The Schedule

​​​5-6:30pm: Get here, test drive a Rivian, grab a snack, make friends

​​​​6:30-7pm: Fireside chat w/ Jerome Soucy Rousseau, Co-Founder at FightCamp

​​​​7-7:30pm: Q&A

​​​​7:30-8pm: Finish pizza, make more friends, do more test drives

​​​​8pm: End

​​​Who's behind this?

​Rivian is an American company that makes electric vehicles. Founded in 2009, Rivian’s products inspire people to explore and enjoy our world, while caring for generations to come. Rivian vehicles are built for every adventure, from off-roading to family road trips with incredible battery range, thoughtful interiors, and software that makes the experience helpful and personal to you.

​Rivian vehicles (R1T, R1S, and RCV) help you explore the places you love with the people you love, in a way that protects our future. Every part of the experience – from buying, to driving, to charging feels markedly different than anything that has come before. This is due to the fact that we’ve built everything from the ground up. Learn more at https://rivian.com/demo-drive/book?locationId=e86d5ff0-4ba3-40e6-a95b-b3308afd25eb

​QuantFi is the outsourced finance department built for investor-backed companies. We bring CFO-level leadership, controller oversight, and data-driven financial tools to deliver clarity on cash, margins, and growth. From bookkeeping cleanup to strategic planning and fundraising support, we help founders and investors make smarter decisions and scale with confidence. Book at a call at https://calendar.app.google/zZsUXvkfCNtqnQz27

​Fidelity Private Shares SM is committed to supporting the startup and venture capital ecosystem. We help companies prepare for their next round of funding with our cap table management and data room platform and offer educational content, events, and opportunities for community connections.

​No matter where you are in your journey – from idea to exit, and beyond – Fidelity has the solutions to support you. Book a call now: https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com/schedule-demo?utm_campaign=2024%20Partner%20Program&utm_source=community-referral&utm_medium=bpm-jason-hammond

​Hustle Fund is an early stage venture firm that believes great founders can look like anyone and come from anywhere. We invest in startups all over the world and we'd love to see what you're building. Learn more at hustlefund.vc

​This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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