Give First: A Fireside Conversation with Brad Feld Presented by ChaiTech
Give First: A Fireside Conversation with Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Techstars and Foundry
October 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET | Virtual Event
A rare opportunity to engage with Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Techstars and Foundry, and one of the most influential voices in the global startup movement — in an intimate, live conversation with Daniel Warner, Founder & CEO of ChaiTech.
Hosted in partnership with Schulich School of Business, Prosserman JCC (Toronto), Miami Beach JCC, David Posnack JCC (Davie, Florida) and Solway JCC (Ottawa), and Federation CJA (Montreal).
About the Conversation
For more than three decades, Brad has redefined how founders, mentors, and investors build together. As author of Give First and Startup Communities, he has championed a radical idea: when we lead with generosity, empathy, and mentorship, ecosystems flourish beyond individual success — a principle deeply embedded in ChaiTech’s mission.
Together, Brad and Daniel will explore the Give First philosophy — how mentorship transforms founders, fuels community growth, and shapes the next generation of entrepreneurs. Brad will also discuss how Maimonides’ teachings on tzedakah have inspired his approach to angel investing, philanthropy, and the timeless value of mentorship without strings attached.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for founders, mentors, investors, and ecosystem builders in the Jewish and ally communities who believe that how we build is as important as what we build. Expect a curated audience of peers — change-makers committed to lifting others as they climb.
Attendance is by application only to ensure an engaged, high-trust community. Virtual Link to be provided 24 hours in advance.
Come Prepared
Bring your curiosity, your questions, and most importantly — your mindset to give first.
Featured Speakers
Brad Feld
Partner & Co-Founder, Foundry
Co-Founder, Techstars
Author of Startup Communities, Venture Deals, and Give First
Widely recognized as a pioneer in early-stage investing and startup ecosystem design, Brad has shaped how modern entrepreneurship is built. Alongside his wife, Amy Batchelor, he leads the Anchor Point Foundation, supporting founders, nonprofits, and community initiatives worldwide. Beyond venture capital, Brad is a passionate writer, art collector, and endurance athlete inspired by the mountains.
Daniel Warner
Founder & CEO, ChaiTech
Daniel Warner leads ChaiTech, an accelerator and membership platform empowering Jewish startup entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and access to capital. A seasoned builder at the intersection of technology and community, Daniel has been recognized with the King Charles III Memorial Pin by the Ontario government and the Modern Maccabee Award by the Israeli Consulate for his post–October 7 community leadership. His mission: to empower the next generation of Jewish leaders and advocates through entrepreneurship innovation, courage, identity.
“When you give first, you don’t lose your share — you expand the table.”
Join us for an evening where generosity meets entrepreneurship.