Immigrant Founders: Intimate Fireside Chat w/ Poshmark Founder Manish Chandra + Investor Pitch Feedback

Join us for an intimate gathering tailored for a select group of immigrant founders. This unique event promises valuable insights and honest conversations that resonate deeply with the immigrant journey in entrepreneurship.

✨ Meet Manish Chandra: The pioneering founder of Poshmark, a revolutionary platform that changed the fashion shopping experience. With a staggering valuation journey reaching $600M in 2017 and a successful IPO in 2021, Manish shares his heartfelt story of transforming an idea into a multi-billion dollar company, all while navigating the intricacies of being an immigrant founder.

💡 The Realities Behind Success: For many immigrant founders, the visible successes are just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lie tales of:

• Uncertainty
• Sacrifices
• Longing for home
• The immense pressure to succeed for oneself and those who championed their cause.

This gathering is an opportunity for you to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and exchange honest experiences. It’s more than just business—it's about stability, identity, and community.

🤝 What to Expect: This isn’t your typical demo day! Experience a relaxed fireside chat followed by rapid pitch sessions and real feedback. We'll cover:

• Overcoming the unclear path of entrepreneurship
• Hard-earned lessons in visas, funding, and identity
• Authentic successes that go beyond what’s trendy online
• The power of community and collaboration.

🙋 Who Should Attend:

• Immigrant founders building innovative startups, products, or communities
• Entrepreneurs dealing with pressure, uncertainty, or isolation
• Those seeking genuine conversations over polished presentations
• Anyone interested in knowledge-sharing and supportive connections.

📅 Agenda:

• 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Registration & Networking with Food and Drinks
• 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Lightning Pitches - Apply to Pitch!
• 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM: Fireside Chat with Manish Chandra
• 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: More Networking with Food and Drinks

🌟 Investor Bio:
Featuring Yangchen, a founder-turned-investor at RoundTable Ventures, who has a passion for nurturing healthcare startups and is deeply embedded in supporting founders.

🍹 Drink Sponsor: Enjoy drinks provided by OoMee, an innovative marine plant beverage to help curb cravings naturally.

🛠 Hosts:
Funding Breakthrough Lab, a nonprofit pre-accelerator dedicated to fostering a supportive community for diverse founders to thrive. Find out more and join through Funding Breakthrough Lab!

Looking to raise funds in the US? OpenSphere offers personalized support to maximize your visa approval chances. Schedule a free consultation to get started! 🛂

📍 Location: Register to see the address.

🎟 Tickets: Register Here!