Claire Burke is the Co-Founder of GOBY, an electric toothbrush company that is seeking to make oral care an enjoyable part of a healthier lifestyle. Claire has also worked as Editorial Director at the Female Founders Fund, theSkimm, Hearst and Lincoln International. She is an expert in Business Development,Marketing Strategy, and Accounting. She holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. She is 2015 Fellow in the Startup Leadership Program in DC Chapter.

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Jemini Patel is the Director of Finance & Operations of Snaps, a platform for Conversational AI providing AI-powered solutions that drive more sales, reduce customer service costs and improve customer experience. Prior to Snaps, she worked at Fitch Ratings, where she was an associate director. Jemini has also worked at Debtwire and PwC. She is an expert in business strategy, contract negotiation, financial modelling, HTML, Java, SaaS and operations. Jemini was awarded 2014 New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition Finalist and AT&T Internet of Things NYC Hackathon Winner. She holds a degree in Accounting and Graphic design, and CPA. Jemini is passionate about increasing customer experiences. She is 2019 Fellow in the Startup Leadership Program in New York.

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Kodjo Hounnake is the Founder & CEO of PickUpLater, a delivery & pickup service that allows people to save time and hassle by ordering groceries online (from local stores) and having them delivered fast by a personal shopper. Prior to PickUpLater, he worked at Privet Capital LLP, where he was an Investment Professional. Kodjo has also worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Citi. He is an expert in Investments, Financial Analysis and Financial Modeling. He holds a degree in Business Finance. He is 2015 Fellow in the Startup Leadership Program in New York.

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Nayeem spent the majority of his career working in corporate finance for a large technology company. He first scratched his entrepreneurial itch by investing in real estate and eventually founding a real estate investment company. While in business school, he embraced his passion for tech and disruptive ideas by co-founding a company focused on innovating for the connected home. Now a full-time entrepreneur, Nayeem has embraced the challenge and also the NYC start­ up community. He is a 2014 fellow in the Startup Leadership Program in New York.

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Oxana Kunets is the Founder and CEO of PhysCult, it is an instant access to workouts from people who live and breathe fitness. Prior to this she worked at Sugar Dance Corp, Storifier and TM Capital Corp. She has a Master's in Business Administration. Oxana is an expert in financial modelling, valuation and risk management. She is a 2017 fellow in the Startup Leadership Program in New York.

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