Uplift Mentorship Midpoint Meeting

Join us for the Uplift Midpoint Meetup!

You’ve been building, and now it's time to connect in real life! Celebrate the halfway mark of the Uplift Mentorship Summer Program with all participants and mentors across the five cohorts. This is your opportunity to meet, share insights, and celebrate the progress you've made so far! 🚀

What to Expect:

• 4:00 to 5:15 PM: Meet your peers, take headshots, participate in our step & repeat, and enjoy snacks & refreshments! 🥳
• 5:15 to 6:00 PM: Opening remarks from Aaron Price, CEO of TechUnited, followed by a fireside chat titled Founding on Your Own Terms: From Pain Point to Funded featuring special guest Sheilisa McNeal, founder of Fria Inc. moderated by MJ Durkin, COO of TechUnited.
• 6:00 to 7:00 PM: Open networking session to connect with fellow founders and mentors. 🤝

Meet Our Special Guest:

Sheilisa McNeal, founder of Fria Inc., is dedicated to serving menopausal women through her innovative startup, which has secured over $2 million in non-dilutive funding. Her journey showcases the importance of solving overlooked problems. 🌟

The Five Cohorts of the Uplift Mentorship Program:

• Edison: The go-to-market cohort.
• Hopper: Builders of enterprise SaaS and real product infrastructure.
• Bardeen: Pioneers in AI, Data, and ML.
• Lawrence: Founders in pivotal fundraising stages.
• Morrison: Entrepreneurs carving out their narrative.

Who Are the Mentees?

Meet 76 incredible founders from diverse backgrounds and industries, including:

• Gifty Anane: The first-ever laundromat in Princeton.
• Alisha Sharma: Software engineer creating iOS apps in fintech.
• Pearl Gabel: Aspiring founder in branding and education.
• Emilia Savich: Co-founder democratizing anatomy education.
  And many more driving change in their fields! 🌍

Location:

📍 Antique Loft at Riverview Historical Plaza
33 Newark Street, Penthouse Level, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Getting There:

• By PATH Train: Only a 2-minute walk from Hoboken Terminal.
• By NJ Transit Rail: Direct lines to Hoboken Terminal.
• By Bus: Multiple NJ Transit routes serve Hoboken.
• Parking: Nearby municipal garages available for a fee.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your progress!
Reserve your spot now! 🎟️