

Scaling Smarter: Founders, Fractionals, and the Future of Work
As the way we build businesses continues to evolve, a new model of collaboration is taking shape - one defined by agility, expertise, and purpose.
Join our NY and NJ Brand Ambassadors, Versha Singh and Bill Kinneman, in welcoming the Connectd Community for an evening of insight and connection as founders, fractional executives, and strategic advisors explore how the next generation of leaders are scaling smarter.
Featuring a distinguished panel of experts:
Vijay Subramanian – Founding team member at Rent the Runway and Co-Founder of Trace, bringing deep experience in startup growth, data, and operational strategy.
Connor Fata – Multidisciplinary creator and product strategist with a background spanning design, systems thinking, and startup execution.
Shardul Desai – Senior Manager, Data & AI Product Management at DTCC, with extensive experience in data governance, analytics, and AI-driven transformation.
Moderated by Versha Singh
Whether you’re building your next venture, guiding others as an advisor, or shaping a flexible portfolio career, this event will offer inspiration, practical perspective, and meaningful new connections.
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