Abby Lyall

baba cool is a food & beverages company based out of 64 Lafayette Ave & 47 Withers Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Tribeca Venture Partners works with entrepreneurs primarily in the New York area leveraging emerging technologies and business models to create and disrupt huge markets. Founded in 2011 by long-time New York VCs Brian Hirsch and Chip Meakem, our team has over 25 years’ experience operating and investing in New York tech. For more information, visit us online at www.tribecavp.com.

baba cool is a food & beverages company based out of 64 Lafayette Ave & 47 Withers Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Big Idea Ventures stands as the most active investor in the FoodTech sector globally. Food and Agriculture is the most important sector impacting climate change. We aim to influence climate change positively through investments in the most innovative Food Tech, Agri-Tech, and sustainable material companies worldwide. Since its foundation, Big Idea Ventures has played a pivotal role in nurturing the expanding alternative protein market, establishing itself as a front-runner in food innovation. BIV is supported by important partners like AAK, Avril, Bühler, Givaudan, Temasek Holdings, and Tyson Ventures. They are also working with governments around the world to address food security issues and create new food ecosystems. BIV has invested in 130+ companies across 30+ countries, with teams in New York, Paris, and Singapore.

Quake makes seed level investments in new and early stage ventures across a wide range of industries. Working closely with key advisers, and tapping into exclusive relationships developed over the last 30 years, our team boasts unparalleled access to the top players in finance, development, manufacturing, and distribution. Launching a startup requires hard work, long hours, good people, and a great idea... but it never hurts to have a little help. That’s where we come in. We provide entrepreneurs with the following benefits: • Seed Funding - We prefer to get involved early, investing anywhere from $50k to $250k per opportunity. Additional Capital - We work with our startups to raise any follow-on capital needed. Our network includes over 300 family offices, venture funds, and high net investors. • Expertise - Our mentor network includes over 200 industry leaders, covering a wide range of market verticals. Specialized advisors with relevant domain expertise work closely with our entrepreneurs to refine strategies and maximize growth. • Partners - we have partnered with key companies and service providers to assist our startups.

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With a 90-year history, Morgan Stanley today operates in 42 countries serving corporations, governments, institutions, families and individuals. Morgan Stanley is a talent business that demands ongoing investment in our people. Key drivers of our success have been the breadth and tenure of our talent, as well as a unique culture and a set of values that guide our employees. We view Morgan Stanley’s talent and culture as a key competitive advantage enabling the Firm to achieve its potential and drive future success. As an integrated firm with scaled capabilities, we partner with clients at every stage of their financial journey. Our ability to do so is grounded in four pillars that define Morgan Stanley: a clear and consistent strategy to help clients raise, manage and allocate capital; a culture grounded in rigor, humility and partnership; financial strength through capital, earnings power and durability; and growth driven by smart, strategic investment globally. These pillars enable Morgan Stanley to provide trusted advice, operate with resilience across market cycles and deliver long-term value to our clients and shareholders. Social Media Disclosures: mgstn.ly/SocialDisclosure