Nu x SF | Vanderbilt Startup Community

​Nu (ν) is activating in SF on February 3rd.

​For too long, Vanderbilt's Bay Area network has operated in fragments. Meanwhile, peer institutions have built the tight-knit venture webs we've been missing. We have the founders, the operators, and the investors... we've just lacked the connective tissue.

​Co-Hosted by Vandy alums, for Vandy alums:

• ​Everett Cook (VU '07) – Co-Founder & CEO, Rho

• ​Fateen Anam Rafid (VU '23) – Founder, bondu

• ​Ben Wong (VU '22) – building Nu (ν), ML @ Elysian, ex-Mercor

​Nu (ν) is that connective tissue. We're building the Vanderbilt startup ecosystem from the ground up.

​The Goal: Let's get the SF Vandy community building in one space. We know there's demand, but no one has time to plan. So Nu plans. The more of us who show up, the more serendipitous connections & convo's happen.

​Registration: This event is Vanderbilt-focused. Registration approval required for headcount tracking.

​Nu (ν) is an independent and is not affiliated with Vanderbilt University. Any questions, text Ben at +1 516 532 0466 or email at benvwong@stanford.edu.

​Rho is the all-in-one banking platform for startups and the accountants supporting them. With banking setup in minutes, up to 2% cashback cards, and powerful tools for managing spend, paying bills, and closing the books, Rho helps high-growth startups move fast and stay focused, backed by support that goes to the end of the earth to help you win.

​bondu is pioneering the next generation of AI-native hardware. Their flagship product is a screen-free, voice-first AI companion for kids designed to spark imagination rather than passive consumption. Backed by Makers Fund and Samsung Ventures, they are building the future of safe, emotionally intelligent play.