BRAINTRUST FOUNDERS STUDIO
& Chase® Ink® PRESENT
& Chase® Ink® PRESENT
Founders House NYFW
POWERED BY COVET & MANE
AT THE COVET & MANE SALON
IN CHELSEA DURING NY FASHION WEEK
IN CHELSEA DURING NY FASHION WEEK
BrainTrust Founders Studio (BTFS) is back with Founders House during New York Fashion Week on September 8th, 2023. Join us as we create a community space for founders, influencers, industry leaders, and cultural amplifiers to gather for networking, discovering new products and experiences, and learning about ground-breaking innovations fueling the future of the industry.
Founders House NYFW will feature unique activations specifically designed for the backdrop of a fashion-forward week, including the Black Beauty Experience and the Black Beauty Bazaar, panels and networking, and a surprise celebrity guest to host our happy hour.
Founders House NYFW will feature unique activations specifically designed for the backdrop of a fashion-forward week, including the Black Beauty Experience and the Black Beauty Bazaar, panels and networking, and a surprise celebrity guest to host our happy hour.
Location
COVET & MANE
151 W 19th St 10th floor,
New York, NY 10011
151 W 19th St 10th floor,
New York, NY 10011
Date
September 8th, 2023
JOIN US FOR
- Immersive Beauty and Wellness Experiences
- Community Building & Networking
- Cocktails & Conversation
- Shop The Black Beauty Bazaar
Powered by Chase Ink - Special Invite Only Dinner
Hosted by Fenwick
Join the list for the first chance to RSVP.
RSVP early as access will be limited, and we anticipate a waitlist.
*RSVP does not guarantee admittance
**Priority access given to BrainTrust Founders Studio Members
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
10:30AM - 3PM
Sip and Shop: Black Beauty Experience Spotlight & The Black Beauty Bazaar
The Black Beauty Bazaar offers shopping some of the most sought-after beauty and wellness products from BrainTrust Founders Studio members.
WELCOMING WORDS:
Jenny Shum, General Manager, Chase Ink
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Founder & CEO, BrainTrust
Dafina Smith, Founder, Covet & Mane
FEATURING:
Akua Okunseinde - Karité
Courtney Arrington-Baldwin - SANCTUAIRE
Kadidja Dosso - Dosso Beauty
Kim Roxie - LAMIK Beauty
Monisha Edwards - Scent & Fire
Shemika Jackson - Kafune Hair
Youmie Francois - Flex-N-Fly
BLACK BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT:
Priscilla Jiminian - Skinergy Beauty
Presented by Chase Ink
Chase Ink offers a variety of business credit cards that allow business owners to choose what’s right for their business. Our cards empower business owners to say “yes” to more business opportunities by offering rich cash back and rewards on all of their business expenses. Chase Ink helps business owners at every phase as they start, grow and manage their business finances. Click here to decide which Chase Ink business credit card is right for your business.
WELCOMING WORDS:
Jenny Shum, General Manager, Chase Ink
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Founder & CEO, BrainTrust
Dafina Smith, Founder, Covet & Mane
FEATURING:
Akua Okunseinde - Karité
Courtney Arrington-Baldwin - SANCTUAIRE
Kadidja Dosso - Dosso Beauty
Kim Roxie - LAMIK Beauty
Monisha Edwards - Scent & Fire
Shemika Jackson - Kafune Hair
Youmie Francois - Flex-N-Fly
BLACK BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT:
Priscilla Jiminian - Skinergy Beauty
Presented by Chase Ink
Chase Ink offers a variety of business credit cards that allow business owners to choose what’s right for their business. Our cards empower business owners to say “yes” to more business opportunities by offering rich cash back and rewards on all of their business expenses. Chase Ink helps business owners at every phase as they start, grow and manage their business finances. Click here to decide which Chase Ink business credit card is right for your business.
12PM - 2PM
The beauty edit LUNCHEON: SETTING THE STAGE FOR BUILDING AND PRESERVING YOUR BUSINESS, POWERED BY CHASE INK
At the intersection of fashion, culture and beauty, NYFW is the perfect backdrop to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses through cultural connections, networking, financial guidance and the runway to sustainable growth.
This fireside chat will integrate speakers from BrainTrust Founders Studio and our community of dynamic founders trailblazing the new face of entrepreneurship. Panelists will share their inspiring entrepreneurial journey as well as provide insights for building a sustainable business and maintaining continued growth.
FEATURING:
Dafina Smith, Founder, Covet & Mane
Rebecca Allen, Founder, Rebecca Allen Shoes
Priscilla Jiminian, Founder, Skinergy Beauty
Moderated by:
Ryan Pierce, Venture Analyst and Founder Relations
Presented by Chase Ink
Chase Ink offers a variety of business credit cards that allow business owners to choose what’s right for their business. Our cards empower business owners to say “yes” to more business opportunities by offering rich cash back and rewards on all of their business expenses. Chase Ink helps business owners at every phase as they start, grow and manage their business finances. Click here to decide which Chase Ink business credit card is right for your business.
This fireside chat will integrate speakers from BrainTrust Founders Studio and our community of dynamic founders trailblazing the new face of entrepreneurship. Panelists will share their inspiring entrepreneurial journey as well as provide insights for building a sustainable business and maintaining continued growth.
FEATURING:
Dafina Smith, Founder, Covet & Mane
Rebecca Allen, Founder, Rebecca Allen Shoes
Priscilla Jiminian, Founder, Skinergy Beauty
Moderated by:
Ryan Pierce, Venture Analyst and Founder Relations
Presented by Chase Ink
Chase Ink offers a variety of business credit cards that allow business owners to choose what’s right for their business. Our cards empower business owners to say “yes” to more business opportunities by offering rich cash back and rewards on all of their business expenses. Chase Ink helps business owners at every phase as they start, grow and manage their business finances. Click here to decide which Chase Ink business credit card is right for your business.
4 pm -
6:30 Pm
6:30 Pm
KEYNOTE COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION
Featuring Kim Baker, BTFS Member and Founder of Glamazon Beauty, Tiffany Haddish, and Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Founder & CEO, BrainTrust
About Glamazon Beauty
GLAMAZON was founded around the idea of enhancing, not concealing, your natural beauty, with products made with good-for-you, plant-based ingredients that are great for skin of all shades. The inclusive brand recently launched a new look for their signature products, as well as their Perfect Face System, a step-by-step guide that helps users create their dream makeup look in under eight minutes. We were lucky enough to get the chance to chat with Kim Baker herself to find out all about how she got to where she is today, what GLAMAZON means to her and why it's so important to support women of all shapes, sizes and colors to understand their own beauty.
About Glamazon Beauty
GLAMAZON was founded around the idea of enhancing, not concealing, your natural beauty, with products made with good-for-you, plant-based ingredients that are great for skin of all shades. The inclusive brand recently launched a new look for their signature products, as well as their Perfect Face System, a step-by-step guide that helps users create their dream makeup look in under eight minutes. We were lucky enough to get the chance to chat with Kim Baker herself to find out all about how she got to where she is today, what GLAMAZON means to her and why it's so important to support women of all shapes, sizes and colors to understand their own beauty.
7 pm -
9 Pm
9 Pm
*By private invite only.
PRIVATE DINNER: Top Legal Considerations for Early Stage Founders
Hosted by Cynthia Hess, Partner at Fenwick, and Allison Cooper, Partner at Fenwick
About Fenwick
Fenwick provides broad legal services to leading technology and life sciences companies — at every stage of their lifecycle — and the investors that partner with them. We provide innovative, cost-effective and practical counsel in areas ranging from venture capital, public offerings, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic relationships, to intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, taxation, antitrust and employment and labor law. We currently represent more than 1,500 VC-backed companies, including 80 with valuations over $1 billion. For more than 50 years, Fenwick has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become and remain market leaders.
For more information, visit fenwick.com.
About Fenwick
Fenwick provides broad legal services to leading technology and life sciences companies — at every stage of their lifecycle — and the investors that partner with them. We provide innovative, cost-effective and practical counsel in areas ranging from venture capital, public offerings, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic relationships, to intellectual property, litigation and dispute resolution, taxation, antitrust and employment and labor law. We currently represent more than 1,500 VC-backed companies, including 80 with valuations over $1 billion. For more than 50 years, Fenwick has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become and remain market leaders.
For more information, visit fenwick.com.
join the movement
BrainTrust Founders Studio (BTFS) is the largest membership-based platform dedicated to Black founders of beauty and wellness companies. Through community, mentorship, education and capital, BrainTrust Founders Studio is creating an ecosystem toward winning by and for Black founders.
Founded by 3x founder Kendra Bracken-Ferguson in 2021, BrainTrust Founders Studio has 180+ members—92% identifying as women—whose products have generated $100 million in collective sales across 23,000+ retail doors as well as online. Our “leave no founder behind” ethos supports founders at all stages – from start to growth to acceleration – by providing access and introductions to key partners, retail relationships, service providers, events and comprehensive programming.
For more information about how to support our members or join, please visit our website.
Join our community today!
Founded by 3x founder Kendra Bracken-Ferguson in 2021, BrainTrust Founders Studio has 180+ members—92% identifying as women—whose products have generated $100 million in collective sales across 23,000+ retail doors as well as online. Our “leave no founder behind” ethos supports founders at all stages – from start to growth to acceleration – by providing access and introductions to key partners, retail relationships, service providers, events and comprehensive programming.
For more information about how to support our members or join, please visit our website.
Join our community today!
Speakers
Jenny Shum is the General Manager of Chase Ink. In her role, Jenny leads teams across product, sales, branding, and marketing to bring innovative financial products to life to support small business owners in starting and growing their businesses.
Jenny’s passion for small businesses and her keen understanding of consumer needs and preferences have fueled a career spanning over 20+ years in consumer and small business lending and payments.
Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase in early 2022, Jenny was with American Express where she held several leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer of Kabbage, a lending platform for small businesses.
Jenny’s passion for small businesses and her keen understanding of consumer needs and preferences have fueled a career spanning over 20+ years in consumer and small business lending and payments.
Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase in early 2022, Jenny was with American Express where she held several leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer of Kabbage, a lending platform for small businesses.
Contact Us
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