
New Year, New NYC Trek
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Details
Stop 1: Blackbird Labs
🕙 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM
📍 Location: Blackbird HQ (324 Lafayette St #6, New York)
💭 Description: Blackbird Labs is a loyalty app for lovers of great restaurants, backed by a16z and Amex Ventures, founded by Resy Founder Ben Leventhal. “The more you check-in, the more you get treated like a regular.”
Stop 2: JetBlue
🕙 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: JetBlue HQ (2701 Queens Plz N, Fl 6, Long Island City)
💭 Description: Headquarters Tour and Discussion with Dave Clark, Head of Finance and Strategy
Stop 3: Fireside Chat + Lunch with SOPO Founder Stephan Kim (W ‘24)
🕙 Time: 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Farm SoHo (447 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York)
💭 Description: Curious about becoming a founder? Discover how Wharton grad Stephen Kim transitioned from a career in finance to the hospitality industry, launching SOPO—a fast-casual concept delivering high-quality Korean cuisine to NYC.
Stop 4: Tour and Panel Discussion with Jean-Georges Team and Leading Hospitality Experts in NYC
🕙 Time: 3:30-5:30pm
📍 Location: Tin Building (96 South St, New York)
💭 Description: Jean-Georges, a world-renowned and celebrity-acclaimed chef, is the visionary behind the operation and success of 60 restaurants across the globe. Located at the historic Seaport in New York City, the Tin Building is a one-of-a-kind market and food hall inspired by Jean-Georges’ extensive world travels.
Dress Business Casual
Food Provided (Light refreshments and lunch)