42GEEKS NYC GATHERING
Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 6pm - 9pm
Hosted by Chok Ooi, 42Geeks Chief Geek and Singapore Economic Development Board 

Join 42Geeks in NYC on March 28, 2024 for a reunion and a warm welcome to potential new Geeks! This will be an evening of networking, great keynotes and highlights of the Geeks' most recent trip to Singapore as part of the Southeast Asia Tour. 

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. EDB plays a pivotal role in shaping Singapore's economic landscape. With a mission to create sustainable economic growth, vibrant business, and excellent job opportunities, they are at the forefront of strategies that position Singapore as a global center for innovation and talent.

Join Chok as he interviews fellow Geek and unicorn founder: Itai Damti, the CEO of Unit. Gain insights from Sian Nee Ho, Regional Director at EDB, the Honorable Jason D. Greenblatt, and Ross Hamilton on business opportunities in Singapore, Middle East, and Scotland with the night to network after.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Itai Damti
Co-Founder/CEO, Unit
Itai brings a wealth of experience as a mentor and advisor, having collaborated with various fintech partners and portfolio companies during his time as the Fintech Entrepreneur in Residence at 500 Startups. He is also the founder of Leverate in Israel and Co-founder of 2n in Hong Kong. Itai now is the CEO of Unit: the embedded finance platform that helps tech companies build banking and lending into their products, serving around 200 customers, from public companies to startups, including Invoice2Go (Bill.com), AngelList, Wix, Instawork and more.

Sian Nee Ho
Regional Director, EDB
Sian Nee joined the Singapore Economic Development Board in 2017, and currently serves as Regional Director, Americas based in New York. She is responsible for facilitating business partnerships and investment promotion activity in industries such as tech and sustainability. Previously, Sian Nee was part of the Commercial & Professional Services team in EDB where she supported and facilitated the growth of services firms in APAC and Singapore.

The Honorable Jason D. Greenblatt
Jason Greenblatt, the founder and CEO of Abraham Venture LLC, is a diplomat, lawyer, and commentator, served as an Assistant to the President and the White House Special Envoy to the Middle East during the Trump Administration. During this evening, he will delve into the promising business opportunities within the Middle East, with a special focus on Saudi Arabia.

Ross Hamilton
Ross Hamilton, Managing Partner at Sustainable Alpha, guides emerging companies, venture capital, and private equity firms in creating sustainable businesses from startup to scale-up. With a rich history of advising and investing in new ventures, he has founded multiple businesses in both the UK and US. Ross will specifically explore business opportunities in Scotland.


AGENDA
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Happy Hour Networking
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Chok's Interview with Itai 
7:00 pm - 7:20 pm | Fireside Chat
7:20 pm - 7:40 pm | The Honorable Jason D. Greenblatt
7:40 pm - 8:00 pm | Ross Hamilton
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Continued Conversation


COST
$40 USD
The ticket price includes happy hour drinks and small bites.

LOCATION
Unit's Office
114 Fifth Ave, Floor 18
New York, NY 10011