Dear Columbia & Stanford Alumni,

Join us this October for “From Founders to Family Offices”, an exclusive evening featuring Stanford entrepreneurs who have built and exited successful ventures and are now investing through family offices and venture platforms.

In partnership with Greenhouse by Chalhoub, the Columbia Alumni Association UAE and Stanford Alumni Club UAE welcome you to explore how these founders are shaping the next wave of innovation and cross-border investment between Silicon Valley and Dubai.

Format: Panel Discussion (Conversational) 
Date: Thursday, October 16th
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Panel Discussion Starts at 7:30PM)
Venue: Chalhoub Greenhouse @Dubai Design District
Dress Code: Business Casual

We look forward to seeing you there!
Cheers,
Columbia & Stanford Alumni Associations UAE

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Speakers: 

• Heinz Blennemann (Stanford Alum), San Francisco, Principle Owner, Blennemann Family Investments (SFO). Heiz is a global investor with special domain and investment in deep-tech. He serves on ILPA (Institutional Limited Partners Association) and LP Council for SuperReturn. 

• Matt Garver (Harvard & Oxford Alum), Atlanta, Principal Owner, of his own family office Liberty Street Capital. One of his investments is HiQo Solutions, a global technology and engineering firm, that develops AI solutions to Fortune 500 companies. This year again Matt will co-chair the Campden Family Office Congress Dubai. 

• David Gorodyansky (Social Entrepreneur), San Francisco/Cyprus, successful exist on cybersecurity company, and now exploring next venture while impactful investing patiently.

Moderator:

• Lixia Zhu (Columbia Alum), Dubai/New York, Principal Owner, 76Columbus (SFO). Founder of New Age Family Investment Club, next-gen community with presence in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Lixia is also the council member for SuperReturn, and on the board for Columbia Alum Association - UAE.