MEDIA + EVENTS
Where we show up.
Scaling Smarter: Founders, Fractionals, and the Future of Work
As the way we build businesses continues to evolve, a new model of collaboration is taking shape - one defined by agility, expertise, and purpose.
Join our NY and NJ Brand Ambassadors, Versha Singh and Bill Kinneman, in welcoming the Connectd Community for an evening of insight and connection as founders, fractional executives, and strategic advisors explore how the next generation of leaders are scaling smarter.
Featuring a distinguished panel of experts:
Vijay Subramanian – Founding team member at Rent the Runway and Co-Founder of Trace, bringing deep experience in startup growth, data, and operational strategy.
Connor Fata – Multidisciplinary creator and product strategist with a background spanning design, systems thinking, and startup execution.
Shardul Desai – Senior Manager, Data & AI Product Management at DTCC, with extensive experience in data governance, analytics, and AI-driven transformation.
Moderated by Versha Singh
Whether you’re building your next venture, guiding others as an advisor, or shaping a flexible portfolio career, this event will offer inspiration, practical perspective, and meaningful new connections.
SWF on Innovation - Leadership & Global Marketing
The Stern Women’s Forum will host an inspiring evening of conversation and connection at The Bowery Hotel, bringing together professionals, students, and alumni to explore leadership, brand strategy, and purpose-driven careers.
The event will feature Claudine Cheever, VP of Global Brand and Marketing at Amazon, and Laura Shanley, NYU Stern Adjunct Faculty, as they share insights from the intersection of business, marketing, and personal growth.
ConnectD New Jersey Panel Event
Versha Singh drove and Connectd hosted a dynamic panel event in New Jersey, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the local startup ecosystem. This evening promises engaging conversations and valuable connections across the Garden State’s innovation community.
Versha Singh named Turnqey CTO
Dr. Versha Singh Plainfield named as Turnqey Labs CTO. Turnqey helps financial advisers integrate crypto into client portfolios with clean data, clear reporting, and tax-ready outputs. Versha is a rare blend of physician, mathematician, and AI product leader who has built and scaled technology platforms across some of the world's most competitive industries. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree, a Master's in Data Science, and certifications in Product Leadership — a foundation that gives her both the rigor of science and the execution of enterprise-grade product management.
Trisha Singh appointed to AVANZAR Board
Trisha Singh has joined the Board of Directors at Avanzar, a New Jersey–based nonprofit dedicated to advancing social justice and empowering individuals and families through comprehensive support services.
With a mission rooted in safety, healing, and self-sufficiency, Avanzar serves survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, supports displaced homemakers, promotes healthy fatherhood, and provides critical education and advocacy throughout the region.
Trisha is honored to contribute her expertise and perspective to help further Avanzar’s mission of building safer, more equitable communities for all.
Contractor or Employee? Let’s Clear it Up!
Trisha spoke on a panel - Contractor or Employee? Let’s Clear it Up! unpacking the legal, financial, and HR complexities of worker classification. Other panelists include Fractional CFO Hilary Dolbee w with VisionPath CFO and Fractional Human Resources Officer Kathleen Gabriel with Gabriel HR, LLC.
AI on the Front Lines
Panel event AI on the Front Lines: How Attackers Exploit It, and Defenders Strike Back featured insights from Trisha’s Co-founding Partner of Bolder Cyber Partners, Mike Trpkosh CISO.
Startup Soiree
Presented by Bain Capital Ventures
Singh Advisory was honored to attend the exclusive Startup Soirée during New York Tech Week, hosted at Creatures Rooftop. Presented by Bain Capital Ventures, this invitation-only event brought together leading venture capital firms and emerging startups in the NYC tech ecosystem.
The evening featured a curated showcase from six innovative startups—Hypercard, Micro, SWSH, Cleo Pay, CrowdPass, and DIAMO—with attendees receiving early access to Micro's Summer Launch preview.
As part of NY Tech Week, a premier series of VC and startup-hosted events uniting the technology community, this soirée exemplifies the caliber of exclusive gatherings Singh Advisory participates in to remain connected with industry innovation and leadership.
AI Agents Late Night Happy Hour & Hang
A lively startup showcase featuring NYC’s hottest emerging companies — including Hypercard, Micro, SWSH, Cleo Pay, CrowdPass, and DIAMO. This soiree offered founders, investors, and ecosystem builders a chance to mingle under the stars, celebrate innovation, and spark new partnerships.
Adv. South Asians in Tech & Finance
Versha attended an enigmatic evening dedicated to advancing South Asian professionals in technology and finance, this gathering provided a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and celebrating achievements within the community.
Brown Girls in Tech
Versha attended Brown Girls in Tech on June 5 at Serendipity Labs in New York City, hosted by ASAN. The event showcased inspiring leaders like Asha Saxena (World Leaders in Data and AI), Dharti Desai (Thimble IO), and Kavita Somwanshi (Wiley), with Mohini Todkari (HERE Technologies) moderating a powerful conversation on diversity, technology, and leadership.
It was an energizing afternoon of connection, storytelling, and celebrating the impact of women of color in the tech industry.
AI on Sui: Penthouse Mixer
An exclusive evening mixer hosted by Sui and Atoma Network, bringing together AI enthusiasts, builders, and investors to connect in a vibrant penthouse setting. Conversations centered on AI’s evolving role in blockchain and decentralized networks, fostering collaboration in a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
HealthTech x FinTech x AI - #NYTechWeek
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AI in Fintech: Bridging Research & Innovation - #NYTechWeek
This #NYTechWeek session brought together voices at the intersection of AI, finance, and applied research for a thoughtful conversation on how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the fintech landscape.
Founders, researchers, and investors explored emerging use cases, practical challenges, and the future of responsible AI adoption in financial services — bridging theory with real-world impact.
Startup World Cup at #NYTechWeek
As part of #NYTechWeek, Morrison & Foerster hosted the Startup World Cup, a high-energy pitch competition spotlighting visionary founders and breakthrough ideas.
Investors, operators, and tech leaders gathered to hear pitches from top startups vying for a chance to compete in the global finals. The event showcased the bold spirit of innovation driving NYC’s startup scene — and celebrated the people building what’s next.
Gam3 On: Chelsea Testnet Launch for Soneium
The Chelsea Testnet Launch for Soneium brought together builders, gamers, and web3 innovators for a dynamic afternoon of conversation and community.
Panelists included TK (Spekter Games), Tatsu (Soneium), Teppei (GFR Fund), and Jess (Blockus), with narration by Kunhee (Blockus) — all sharing insights on gamefi, blockchain scaling, and the future of decentralized gaming.
The energy was high, the ideas flowed, and the ecosystem showed up.
Tech Carnival NYC
As part of #NYTechWeek, founders and investors gathered at The DL for an unforgettable evening of networking, hosted by Brett Perlmutter of Bulletpitch. The event brought together early-stage innovators and backers for meaningful conversation, connection, and community-building.
Thanks to the following incredible partners — Mercury, Notion, Fidelity Private Shares, Zendesk, and Justworks — for supporting the startup ecosystem and making the night possible.
SaaS & AI Founder + Investor Rooftop Happy Hour
Versha joined a fabluous event where founders and investors in SaaS and AI came together for an evening of high-energy networking at Bar Hugo’s rooftop, hosted by NachoNacho and Connectd.
Against sweeping views of downtown NYC, guests exchanged ideas, explored partnerships, and connected with fellow builders and backers shaping the future of software and artificial intelligence.
Scaling Cyber: How Founders, Investors, and the Government Can Build Together
As part of #NYTechWeek, Fenwick hosted a timely discussion on how the public and private sectors can work together to scale innovation in cybersecurity.
The event brought together founders, investors, and policy leaders to explore collaborative approaches to national cyber resilience — covering investment trends, regulatory shifts, and the evolving threat landscape. Insightful conversations sparked new ideas for how the tech ecosystem and government can better align to build secure, scalable solutions.
Connectd NYC Mixer
As part of #NYTechWeek, Versha Singh organized and attended the Connectd NYC Mixer — an evening designed to bring together founders, investors, advisors, and operators from across the Connectd community.
Hosted at citizenM Times Square, the event created space for meaningful conversations, new relationships, and collaborative energy across New York’s startup ecosystem.