Invite & approval only: Venture-backed founders and funders.
Make new connections with other like-minded Founders and VCs. A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. It will be a great time - expect to come away with new learnings, curated connections and conversations, and a full stomach!
We will have a short AMA (Ask Me Anything), where you’ll have the chance to ask the speakers questions and gain valuable insights into product market fit, customer acquisition strategies, getting to the first $1-10M, as well as fundraising.
There will be individually-assigned seating using our proprietary AI algorithms, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will be time for mingling with founders & funders from other tables! Check out one of our recent private breakfasts here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9iK0FVukB3
Speakers:Kelly Shaw, Senior Vice President, Synchrony Ventures ($30B Valuation): Kelly Shaw is the current head of Synchrony Ventures, backing entrepreneurs and technologies that enable Synchrony to drive innovation and an enhanced customer experience. Prior to Synchrony, Kelly was a Partner at Vestigo Ventures, leading and managing early-stage investments across Fintech and Insurtech. Kelly’s entrepreneurial experience, as a co-founder of AlmaPact (now operating as Clasp), which aims to improve student access to education, lends a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face.
Karan Kashyap, Founder & CEO, Posh AI ($45M raised): Karan Kashyap is the CEO and co-founder of Posh AI, where he has grown the company to serve more than 100 credit union and bank clients nationwide, with a team of 70+ employees and $45M in funding from leading investors. Recognized as a thought leader in AI, Karan frequently speaks at industry events, including CEO roundtables and technology committees. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2023, he co-founded Posh in 2018 after earning his computer science and AI degrees, both undergraduate and graduate, from MIT, where he was also named a Siebel Scholar. Karan’s mission is to empower financial institutions with cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance customer and employee experiences.
Brought to you by:Fidelity Private Shares Boston: Fidelity Private Shares is an equity management platform that generates, executes, and stores legal documents. Raise your next round with confidence.
If you need to set up your cap table (or if you’re open to a lower-cost counteroffer vs what you’re paying for other platforms like Carta) please email Kristen at
kristen.craft@fmr.comGunderson Dettmer Boston: Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy.
To get in touch, email Alysson Scarchilli
ascarchilli@gunder.com and Vanessa Smith vsmith@gunder.com.
Every: Every is the operating system for your back office, combining incorporation, banking, payroll, accounting, HR, taxes, and compliance—all in one place. Exclusive Founder Perks:
$3K Founder Bonus when you deposit $500K
3% Cash-Back on all card spend
6 Months Free HR & Payroll
50% Off Accounting for 6 Months
Ready to streamline your back office and claim these perks? Chat with us here:
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Boston Private Founders & Funders Breakfast feat. Head of Synchrony Ventures ($30B Market Cap) and Founder & CEO of Posh AI ($45M raised)
Speakers
Kelly S.
Senior Vice President
$30B Valuation
Synchrony Ventures
Karan K.
Founder & CEO
Forbes 30 under 30
$45M raised
Posh AI
Wed, Jan 28, 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM (EST)
To be shared upon approval (Boston)
20 attendees
Invite & approval only: Venture-backed founders and funders.
Make new connections with other like-minded Founders and VCs. A complimentary full, hearty breakfast will be provided. It will be a great time - expect to come away with new learnings, curated connections and conversations, and a full stomach!
We will have a short AMA (Ask Me Anything), where you’ll have the chance to ask the speakers questions and gain valuable insights into product market fit, customer acquisition strategies, getting to the first $1-10M, as well as fundraising.
There will be individually-assigned seating using our proprietary AI algorithms, where we will also facilitate conversations at your table over breakfast. There will be time for mingling with founders & funders from other tables! Check out one of our recent private breakfasts here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9iK0FVukB3
Kelly Shaw, Senior Vice President, Synchrony Ventures ($30B Valuation): Kelly Shaw is the current head of Synchrony Ventures, backing entrepreneurs and technologies that enable Synchrony to drive innovation and an enhanced customer experience. Prior to Synchrony, Kelly was a Partner at Vestigo Ventures, leading and managing early-stage investments across Fintech and Insurtech. Kelly’s entrepreneurial experience, as a co-founder of AlmaPact (now operating as Clasp), which aims to improve student access to education, lends a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face.
Karan Kashyap, Founder & CEO, Posh AI ($45M raised): Karan Kashyap is the CEO and co-founder of Posh AI, where he has grown the company to serve more than 100 credit union and bank clients nationwide, with a team of 70+ employees and $45M in funding from leading investors. Recognized as a thought leader in AI, Karan frequently speaks at industry events, including CEO roundtables and technology committees. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2023, he co-founded Posh in 2018 after earning his computer science and AI degrees, both undergraduate and graduate, from MIT, where he was also named a Siebel Scholar. Karan’s mission is to empower financial institutions with cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance customer and employee experiences.
Brought to you by:
Fidelity Private Shares Boston: Fidelity Private Shares is an equity management platform that generates, executes, and stores legal documents. Raise your next round with confidence.
If you need to set up your cap table (or if you’re open to a lower-cost counteroffer vs what you’re paying for other platforms like Carta) please email Kristen at kristen.craft@fmr.com
Gunderson Dettmer Boston: Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy.
To get in touch, email Alysson Scarchilli ascarchilli@gunder.com and Vanessa Smith vsmith@gunder.com.
Every: Every is the operating system for your back office, combining incorporation, banking, payroll, accounting, HR, taxes, and compliance—all in one place. Exclusive Founder Perks:
$3K Founder Bonus when you deposit $500K
3% Cash-Back on all card spend
6 Months Free HR & Payroll
50% Off Accounting for 6 Months
Ready to streamline your back office and claim these perks? Chat with us here:
https://www.every.io/get-started
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