🍕🍷 FOMO New York - first FOMO Pizza & Wine Soirée in CPT: January 29 - February 4

Hi New Yorkers👋

Oh, darling, Cape Town is practically showing off its beauty! The scenery is so stunning it's almost illegal, and I must admit, basking in the company of familiar faces is quite the delight. Last week, we fancied ourselves as villa-hopping explorers, unveiling the wonders of Cape Town. Oh, did I mention I conquered my first cycling race? 🚴‍♂️

However, apartheid and big poverty are still visible. I am still figuring out the biggest impact I can make to provide change.

Tonight's agenda? Another lavish 19-person seated dinner at my oh-so-cozy villa in Green Point. Any guesses on who's donning the chef's hat? 👨🏽‍🍳

FOMO Shout-outs 📢 

• FOMO Berlin invites you for our first Pizza and Wine Soirée 🍕🍷 - an evening of delicious bites, fine wines, and great company join @André Kanya's stunning villa “The Falcon” in Camps Bay @CPT - Sign up now here!

• Who else is going to Cape Town this January/February? Join our FOMO Cape Town WhatsApp Group today, so you don't get FOMO on the down south - we will announce our next event soon 😎

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 ?

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

The events below are the ones I would attend if I were in the city this week:

• Venture5 Forum: Decoding VC Investor Performance — The Metrics That Actually Matter 🤓 | Tuesday, 6 pm - Join VC panelists Danielle Lay, Philip Kim, Nihal Mehta, and Charlie O'Donnell to discuss key indicators and preview the VC Salary Survey!

• Building the Next Era of the Internet with a16z's Chris Dixon 🚀 | Wednesday, 6 pm - Explore the future of blockchain and Web3 with venture capitalist Chris Dixon of Andreessen Horowitz on the Next Big Idea podcast!

• Kiley Reid discusses COME AND GET IT - POURED OVER live Podcast Taping 🥳 | Thursday, 6 pm - Experience a live podcast with bestselling author Kiley Reid at Barnes & Noble - dive into the unconventional journey of her latest novel

The FOMO New York Week 💙 (29.1 - 4.2):

Monday 29th

• Responsible Tech Mixer + Data Action Day 😍 | 6 pm (free) - Enjoy a panel discussion, networking, and hands-on demos on data privacy at All Tech Is Human's first event of 2024

• "Passages" Film Screening & Talkback 🍿 | 6 pm - Embark on a cinematic journey at the thrilling in-person screening of with filmmaker Ira Sachs, hosted by Manhattan Neighborhood Network

Tuesday 30th

• Founders Coworking Day - The AI Edition 👨‍💻 | 9.30 am - Join an exciting AI co-working day with dynamic speakers to delve into myths, ROI methods, and experience free 1:1 AI sessions

• Healthtech Talent Mixer with NYU Future Labs 🧪 | 4.30 pm - Don't miss the event, co-hosted by NYU Future Labs and Women in Healthtech, which will bring together job seekers, cofounders, and recruiting teams!

• Venture5 Forum: Decoding VC Investor Performance — The Metrics That Actually Matter 🤓 | 6 pm - Join VC panelists Danielle Lay, Philip Kim, Nihal Mehta, and Charlie O'Donnell to discuss key indicators and preview the VC Salary Survey!

• Women Over Dinner 🍽️ | 6 pm - Unconditional Freedom encourages you to explore the innate power of womanhood via informative conversations and shared feasting

• Book Launch: "Be A Revolution" by NYT Bestselling Author Ijeoma Oluo 📚 | 7 pm - Join to celebrate book publishing by sharing inspiring stories and concrete tactics to resist oppression and promote change

Wednesday 31st

• Fundraising breakfast: golden hour ventures & dream ventures 💸 | 9.30 am - Connect with investors and founders at this breakfast hosted by Ruben Austin, featuring speakers from Ventures at Spring Place

• NYC Startup Founders and Operators Lunch 🤝 | 12 pm - Connect with NYC tech business founders and operators over a casual lunch at Sarabeth's in Flatiron, hosted by Lynx Collective

• Fireside Chat with Amar Goel from Bito 🔥 | 5 pm - South Park Commons and Eniac Ventures offer a fireside discussion with Bito co-founder and CEO Amar Goel about his path from founding to going public

• Building the Next Era of the Internet with a16z's Chris Dixon 🚀 | 6 pm - Explore the future of blockchain and Web3 with venture capitalist Chris Dixon of Andreessen Horowitz on the Next Big Idea podcast!

• Greenlight Poetry Salon! 📝 | 7.30 pm (free) - Angel Nafis hosts a night of electrifying poetry with AH Jerriod Avant, Sophie Christenberry, India Lena González, and Edgar Kunz, followed by a fantastic wine reception

Thursday 1st

• Building a New Blueprint: How Data and AI Are Forming the Foundation for Innovation 🚀 | 8.30 am - It's time to look into new ways to core data architecture, with industry leaders discussing how to use data and AI for long-term growth and innovation

• Tech and Startup Mixer (Tech, Drinks and Startups) 🔥 | 5 pm (free) - Excellent opportunity to meet new people, share ideas, and learn from the experiences of the industry's most innovative and exciting company entrepreneurs

• Kiley Reid discusses COME AND GET IT - POURED OVER live Podcast Taping 🥳 | 6 pm - Experience a live podcast with bestselling author Kiley Reid at Barnes & Noble - dive into the unconventional journey of her latest novel

• NYC 🗽 Break into AI Panel + Happy Hour 😍 | 6.30 pm - Step into the fire for real talk on how to break into AI with direct advice from AI founders from startups and big tech!

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Friday 2nd

• Founder Coffee Huddle ☕️ | 9 am - Begin your startup adventure in a collaborative environment where founders can problem solve, discuss, and encourage one another

• AI Day 🤖 | 5 pm - Join visionary speakers like Natan Vidra, Thomas Clifford, Liang Zhang, Katherine Jijo, and others to learn about Anote's revolutionary AI solutions

• Lessons Learned from a Podcast CMO 🤓 | 6.30 pm (free) - Explore podcast marketing with award-winning producer Kyle Ranson-Walsh in an engaging session that includes lessons, Q&A, and networking opportunities

• Supermomos Supper Club at Quality Bistro 💫 | 7.30 pm - Experience the culinary magic offered by Birce O. from Medtronic and Swetha S. from Amazon Web Services at an evening of excellent cuisine

Saturday 3rd

• Chelsea Gallery Hop 💃🏽 | 11 am (free) - Discover cutting-edge contemporary art in Chelsea with Women in the Arts during an unscripted gallery hop designed specifically for women

• Dinner with Ish @ First Saturday's 🍽️ | 6 pm - Enjoy a 5-course culinary journey inspired by the African Diaspora, crafted by Chef Stunn. Afterward, mingle in an art gallery with NYC's finest!

• TECHNO BKLYN X BLACKWORKS 🪩 | 10 pm (free) - Immerse yourself in the pulsating world of hard techno, featuring a stellar lineup including Basswell, Cera Khin, and DEXPHASE

Sunday 4th

• To Save and ProjectThe 20th MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation 🎥 | Discover nearly 80 newly restored features, shorts, and world premieres, including The Black Pirate's North American premiere

• BLACK BOX NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 🔝 | Catch the spectacular conclusion of the Festival, a dazzling showcase of original plays with engaging storytelling and innovative viewpoints

• NYC Code and Coffee 51 @ The Yard Gowanus 🧑🏽‍💻 | 2 pm (free) - Casual co-working opportunity for people of all skill levels to collaborate, work on projects, and socialize in a warm and accepting environment

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