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The What Alliance Conference
10/26/25 - 10/29/25
IRL @ New Orleans, LA
A private convening of women across finance, policy, and culture. Jessie will be heading to the Big Easy for the conference.

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SoGal Ventures Annual General Meeting
10/24/25
IRL @ New York, NY
SoGal’s AGM is a thoughtfully curated day for the fund’s LPs, founders, and partners. Molly will be there.

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New America Alliance International Symposium
10/14/25 - 10/17/25
IRL @ San Juan, PR
The NAA heads to Puerto Rico for its second annual international symposium, continuing its work to connect diverse asset managers with Latin American allocators. Back for her second time, Jessie—who serves on the NAA Board—is especially excited to catch up with AP clients and friends throughout the week.
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LA Tech Week
10/13/25
IRL @ Los Angeles, CA
A decentralized week of gatherings, panels, and pop-ups that brings together founders, investors, and the broader LA tech community. In true Jessie fashion, she’ll be on the move—and only in town for day one. No schedule pinned down yet, but that’s half the fun. Let her know if you’ll be around or have something she shouldn’t miss.
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NAIC Amplifying Alts Forum
10/01/25 - 10/02/25
IRL @ Los Angeles, CA
A two-day gathering of GPs, LPs, and industry leaders focused on driving performance and broadening what’s possible across private markets. The forum is intentionally curated to elevate diverse voices and deepen relationships across the alts landscape. Jessie will be attending.
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Past Events

Key Takeaway

Capital equity has to be part of the conversation around growing our economy.

Department of commerce dinner
deputy secretary don graves

Equity is central to our work at the Department of Commerce.

Department of commerce dinner
Key Takeaway

Startups raising capital right now need to think differently.

Ask the investors
Noramay Cadena, supply Change Capital

Dig into unit economics and gaps in your team.

Ask the investors
Key Takeaway

Fundraising is most effective when it's backed up by a data-driven and compelling story.

how I did it: raised 3 vc funds
maureen Stancik-boyce, Good growth capital

If you're growing from a pilot fund (ie $5-15m) to a $100m fund, you need to do the math for potential LPs. Show them why you are right-sizing the fund.

how I did it: raised 3 vc funds
Key Takeaway

Having a good handle on financial metrics is always important, particularly when you're trying to raise capital.

ask the investors
Spring Hollis, Star Strong Capital

Focus your pitch on your path to breakeven and then your path to profitability.

ask the investors
key takeaway

Raising capital is as much about your approach as it is about your product.

how I did it: raised a f+f round
Andrea wildt, harlow

We had to be relentless.

how I did it: raised a f+f round

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