Corporate Venture & Corporate Strategy

The career conversations most people never get to have.
Two executives who've navigated corporate venture capital and corporate strategy are pulling back the curtain on the roles, the pivots, and the paths most early-career people don't even know exist.

BASIC TICKET: $10 Each ticket includes one voucher redeemable for a complimentary drink or pastry of your choice, valid for the duration of the event
PREMIUM TICKET: $50 Includes everything above, plus an on-site professional headshot. (Each headshot will take under 2 minutes). Please dress neatly.
**Ticketing: Guests will pay at the door upon check-in.

Agenda
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Arrive/ Pre-event mingling: Check-in, grab your drink of choice, meet other attendees, get settled.
11:30 AM – 11:35 AM | Introductions: Quick context on the speakers and why this conversation matters.
11:35 AM – 11:55 AM | Fireside panel: Leo and Luis on corporate venture, corporate strategy, the real day-to-day, and the moves that got them there.
11:55 AM – 12:15 PM | Open Q&A: Bring your questions. Nothing is off-limits.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Open networking: Continue the conversation with speakers and fellow attendees. *Optional on-site headshot experience available.

Featured Speakers:
Leo Lu was former VP Strategic Partnerships & Investments @ BNY, where he executed partnerships with fintech companies along with venture investments. He most recently worked at Zero Hash, a stablecoin payments infrastructure company, as a Director leading strategic partnerships and also has experience at a venture capital firm leading portfolio support. Leo is a graduate of the NYU Stern School of Business.
Luis Miguel Ochoa, SVP Core Strategy Office @ Citi, leads the design of long-term goals, focus areas, and initiatives that define the growth agenda for organizations, partnering closely with senior leaders. He is an expert in business reviews and cross‑team growth initiatives, guiding decision making toward significant outcomes. He is a graduate of Stanford, where he was a member of the varsity fencing team.

Who this is for
Finance professionals ready to stop climbing the same ladder and start exploring what's next
Consultants eyeing a move into strategy at a major financial institution
VC associates curious about the corporate venture path
MBAs and recent grads who want more than IB/PE on the table

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