Thursday 17 October 2024, 18:00 to 20:00 EST
Offices of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP, 200 Park Avenue

Pitch Night for Lebanese Entrepreneurs, New York


 

The first LIFE NY Pitch Night in partnership with LebNet took place on Thursday, October 17, at the Offices of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP, followed by networking drinks. This event showcased 8 Lebanese entrepreneurs, giving them a platform to present their ventures, meet potential investors, and expand their network. Prior to the event, they also received hands-on support from mentors from the LIFE or LebNet networks.

 

We hosted a Fireside Chat: "Meet the Founders Who Secured $70M+ in VC Funding." Habib Kairouz, Managing Partner at Rho Capital, led an engaging discussion featuring 3 accomplished Lebanese entrepreneurs: Alice Nawfal (co-founder and COO of Notabene), Khaled Kteily (founder and CEO of Legacy), and Patrick Obeid (CEO of ESG Flo). Together, they shared insights into their startup journeys and how they successfully raised multi-million-dollar investments.

 

The following companies have been selected by the committee:

 

 

Testimonials:

 

"The event provided a unique platform to connect with fellow Lebanese founders, investors, and guests. As one of the eight companies participating in this pitch night, we were able to share our story at Lineup with over 100 people; the feedback, questions, and interactions were very insightful and inspiring." - Alaa Safa - CEO & Co-Founder of Lineup

 

"The event provided an invaluable platform to connect with industry leaders and gain insightful feedback that refined our vision. The energy in the room was infectious, underscoring LIFE’s dedication to building a supportive, empowering network for Lebanese professionals worldwide. I am grateful to have been part of such an impactful initiative." - Fadwa Mohanna - Co-Founder & CEO of one37

 

"The event truly showcased the strength and unity of the Lebanese community and offered a platform to connect with influential founders. Events like this reinforce the power of the Lebanese network in fostering innovation and helping each other succeed."Marc Ayoub - Co-Founder of Saile

 

We'd like to express our gratitude to E14 and Rho for generously sponsoring the event, as well as our outreach partners—BDD, Endeavor, Viaka, and the NY alumni chapters of LAU and AUB. A special thank you to LIFE Board Member, Marwan Azzi, for hosting us at his offices.

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