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$650,000 in corporate sponsorshipsJoin Us for our Annual Event
The Multiplier Effect
Annual Fundraising & Celebration Event
October 19th (6:30pm @The Penthouse Ballroom | Elsie Rooftop)
Business Skills. Capital Readiness. Network Growth. Lasting Impact.
Annual Fundraiser & Celebration | October 21, 2024 | @ SECOND | 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Join Us for our Annual Event
The Multiplier Effect
Business Skills. Capital Readiness. Network Growth. Lasting Impact.
Annual Fundraising & Celebration Event
October 19th (6:30pm @The Penthouse Ballroom | Elsie Rooftop)
Help Hit Our Goals
In the last decade, NYPACE experienced exponential growth in the number of businesses reached, projects launched, professionals recruited as volunteer advisors and mentors, and tangible results relating to job impact, revenue growth, capital access, and expansion of networks.
Help us reach even more entrepreneurs by meeting our 2026 fundraising goals in corporate sponsorships, ticket sales, and donations.
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$10,000 in ticket sales$ 0
$100,000 in donations2026 Event Faces
Master of Ceremonies
Steven Cruz
CEO
Omega Educational Consulting
Event Host Committee
Co-Chairs
Mark Pepler
Senior Partner
EY | Honoring Chair
Bill Di Bianca
Managing Partner
Polsinelli | Co-Chair
Adam Semer
Partner
EY | Co-Chair
Event Host Commitee
Committee Members
Dan Zamlong
Managing Director
Warburg Pincus
Talaal Azeem
Managing Director
Apollo
Aaser Sadek
Managing Director
JANA Partners
Caleb Esrig
Senior Associate
Charlesbank Capital Partners
Ibrahima Souare
Executive Director
NYPACE
2025 Honorees
Entrepreneur On
The Move Award
Melissa Gallardo
Bonita Fierce Candles
Outstanding Volunteer Support Award
George Heathcote
Accenture
Corporate Social Impact Leadership Award
David Leinwand
Cleary Gottlieb
Legacy of Excellence Awards
Jonathan Ketzner
Macquarie
Sabrina Korber
BNY Mellon
Master of Ceremonies
Jessica Rivera
CEO
Omega Educational Consulting
Event Host Committee
Co-Chair
Jessica Rivera
CEO
Omega Educational Consulting
Mark Pepler
Senior Partner
EY | Honoring Chair
Bill Di Bianca
Managing Partner
Polsinelli | Co-Chair
Adam Semer
Partner
EY | Co-Chair
Committee Members
Dan Zamlong
Managing Director
Warburg Pincus
Talaal Azeem
Managing Director
Apollo
Aaser Sadek
Managing Director
JANA Partners
Caleb Esrig
Senior Associate
Charlesbank Capital Partners
Ibrahima Souare
Executive Director
NYPACE
Moments from the Event
Look back at the incredible moments we shared in 2025—and get ready to multiply that impact this October!
2025 Event Sponsors
Champion
Visionary
Trailblazer
Builder
Innovator
Leader
2025 Event Sponsors
2025 Honorees
Entrepreneur On The Move Award
Honorees
Entrepreneur On The Move Award
Melissa Gallardo
Bonita Fierce Candle
Outstanding Volunteer Support Award
Honorees
Entrepreneur On The Move Award
George Heathcote
Accenture
Corporate Social Impact Leadership Award
Honorees
Entrepreneur On The Move Award
David Leinwand
Cleary Gottlieb
Legacy of Excellence Awards
Honorees
Entrepreneur On The Move Award
Jonathan Ketzner
Macquarie
Honorees
Entrepreneur On The Move Award
Sabrina Korber
BNY Mellon
Entrepreneurs Marketplace
Entrepreneurs Marketplace
Melissa Gallardo
Bonita Fierce Candles
Entrepreneurs Marketplace
Maechi Aharanwa
PinMe 1913
Entrepreneurs Marketplace
Danielle Chery
DMC Original Art
Entrepreneurs Marketplace
Jess Morelli