TRIIBE Founders Forum

​ We are excited to invite you to the inaugural TRIIBE Founders Forum, a gathering of nonprofit founders and executives. Hear nonprofit leaders on a panel and fireside chat, before breaking out into groups to explore synergistic opportunities and way get involved.

Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Schedule of Events:

​• 1:00 - 1:20 Welcome Refreshments

​• 1:20 - 1:30 Opening Speech

​• 1:30 - 2:15 First Panel: Reimagining the Nonprofit Model

• ​Guest Speakers:

  • ​Rick Davy, Executive Director, BK Style Foundation & Fashion Week Brooklyn

  • ​Jessica Smith, Principal, HRisThriving

  • ​Eason Yang, Founder & Creative Director, Not Entirely Dead

​• 2:15 - 2:30 Networking Break

​• 2:30 - 3:15 Fireside Chat: Funding Beyond The Dollar

• ​Guest Speaker:

  • ​Sean Pica, Executive Director, Hudson Link For Higher Education

​• 3:15 - 4:00 Breakout Discussions

​• 4:00 - 4:10 Closing statements, introducing Nest by TRIIBE.

​• 4:10 - 5:00 Networking

​TRIIBE connects nonprofit founders, investors, and leaders with each other, as well as to the community at large, fostering collaboration, partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and volunteer opportunities.

​​This inaugural event will kick off a series of events at TRIIBE's New York offices, highlighting the leaders, ideas, and collaborations driving innovation.