

BREAKING BREAD: Founder & VC Edition
POCIT is hosting an intimate dinner for Series A and seed-stage founders.
An evening of candid conversations, shared lessons, and meaningful connections over a private meal—a space designed for founders to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and spark long-term growth. A select group of venture capitalists will also be in the room, creating opportunities for organic relationship building.
This event is presented in partnership with Braze and Microsoft for Startups.
Braze – Tech for an Equitable Future
Braze’s Tech for an Equitable Future program supports underrepresented founders with 12 months of free access to the Braze customer engagement platform, onboarding support, mentorship, and a founder community. Since launching in 2020, it has helped dozens of Black- and women-led startups accelerate growth, raise capital, and scale with impact.
Microsoft for Startups
Microsoft for Startups provides early-stage companies with essential tools to grow, including Azure credits, AI infrastructure, GitHub Enterprise, Microsoft 365, LinkedIn discounts, and direct support from Azure engineers. Underrepresented founders may also qualify through a nomination process, creating a pathway to scale faster and connect with the wider ecosystem.