John A. Vagueiro (25) is a high-energy tech entrepreneur most known for his Design & Marketing firm Adapting Social. AS serves clients ranging from small business to Fortune 500 companies in over 15 states across the country through creative design and innovative digital marketing. John also has equity in 4 different tech startups in industries ranging from fashion to law. He prides himself on having the most elite teams in each field and helping entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level.
Paul Kontonis Is Chief Marketing Officer At WHOSAY, The Leading Influencer Marketing And Media Company. In This Role, Kontonis Is Responsible For Overseeing The Company’s Marketing, Communications And Editorial Strategy And Initiatives.
Kontonis Is A 20-Year Digital Media Veteran With An Industry Leading Expertise In The Business, Marketing, Programming, Cross-Platform Video Distribution And Monetization Of Original Digital Content.
Arielle Vogelstein is a Growth Principal at Via, an on-demand ridesharing service, where she leads the company's acquisition efforts. Prior to Via, Arielle ran UA at another start-up in the transportation space, SpotHero, and before that she was adtech firm Ampush, managing seven-figure monthly budgets for a variety of clients. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Arielle enjoys playing Spikeball, going to Baltimore Ravens games, and keeping up with tech and start-up news in her free time.
Reema is Co-founder and Head of Business Development at Luminoustudios, full-service production company that specializes in creating branded video content for startups in tech and lifestyle. She has worked as a content creator for several years. As a producer, she has robust experience in every stage of production, from creative development to fundraising and distribution. As a marketing and brand consultant, she has advised and navigated campaigns for the tech, entertainment and retail sectors. Her experience includes work with brands like Polaroid, Fiverr, StoryCorps, SleekFeet and PHIND, among others.
ACCOMPLISHED MANAGER AND SALES PROFESSIONAL WITH MORE THAN 10 YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDING BUSINESS PLANNING, RISK IDENTIFICATION, AND TARGET MARKETING. SKILLED AT EFFECTIVELY DELIVERING VALUE PROPOSITIONS FOR FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES, IDENTIFYING THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE, AND EXECUTING SUCCESSFUL PRODUCT LAUNCHES IN THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IN HIRING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPING HIGH PERFORMING SALES TEAMS.
Born in a corrugated iron hut in Bangladesh with no running water, Wazi came to America to study Electrical Engineering (Univ of Pennsylvania), Finance (Wharton), and an MBA (Stanford University). Working as an Investment Banker, Venture Capitalist and Management Consultant (The Boston Consulting Group) gave Wazi the tools to become an Entrepreneur – starting companies he has sold, run or folded.
Venue Sponsor - Founded in 2011, The Yard is New York City's premier, luxury, office space community to grow your ideas. Providing coworking and modern, private offices, the company brings together thousands of entrepreneurs in their seven workspaces across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Members get 24/7 access to furnished offices, state of the art conference rooms, ultra-fast WiFi, breathtaking event spaces, The BackYard - a members-only online network, inspiring lounges, custom curated artwork and much more.
Benemerito Attorneys at Law is a Business and Securities Law Firm that provides the advice and guidance a startup needs to start and grow. Our firm deals with dozens of different types of startups from all different backgrounds. The firm is designed to help startups become a success. From our reasonable pricing structures and free communications with the team, to our extensive ‘startups friendly’ network, Benemerito Attorneys at Law is a startup’s one stop shop to find everything they need to achieve their goals.
FOWNDERS is a venture incubator and coworking space dedicated to accelerating humans and their startups. Located in the urban city of Newark, NJ there is a come up story in all things Fownders. The community, education, and mentorship provided through Fownders make us unlike any other ecosystem on earth. Whether you become part of our network through our 'Seed to Scale' accelerator program, our networking events, or through our philanthropic endeavors, you quickly know that Fownders strives to shift the next generation's self-belief system and trajectory in life
