Andrew Tague

Maisonette was founded by two moms in 2017 with the goal of helping modern families raise the next generation. We are an expertly-curated baby and kids' marketplace featuring the best products from around the globe: stylish clothing, top toys and gear, and home décor – plus, trusted guidance and inspiration. We are a fast-growing venture-backed start-up with a unique positioning in the kid's market. We believe what you consume for your kids matters. So whether you’re looking for the safest car seat, the latest STEM toy, or tips on how to sleep train, we’re here for you. “When Luisana and I started Maisonette, our goal was to make it easier to find high quality products for our kids, so we could spend less time scrolling, and more time on the good stuff. But today, our mission goes well beyond the product itself; it’s a commitment to family. To empowering parents to make the best decisions for their families. And to bringing a little bit of magic into family life every day.” – Sylvana Durrett, CEO

Purple Arch Ventures is an Alumni Ventures venture capital fund for alumni of Northwestern that invests in companies with a Northwestern connection. Meet the team: David Beazley, Managing Partner Mike Peri, Partner Lucas Pasch, Principal We are part of Alumni Ventures, America’s largest venture fund for individuals and the #1 most active venture firm in the US and #3 globally (PitchBook 2022). Follow Purple Arch Ventures for content at the intersection of our shared alma mater, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. We are private, for-profit, and not affiliated with or sanctioned by the university.

Titan Partners is a private investment partnership focused on opportunistic investing across two fund families - one focused on multi-family real estate and another focused on growth equity for financial and business services companies. Headquartered in Atlanta, the Firm has over 50 professionals in New York, Atlanta and Boston.

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software, offering organizations a single platform for running apps and data across clouds. With Nutanix, companies can reduce complexity and simplify operations, freeing them to focus on their business outcomes. Building on its legacy as the pioneer of hyperconverged infrastructure, Nutanix is trusted by companies worldwide to power hybrid multicloud environments consistently, simply, and cost-effectively. Learn more at www.nutanix.com or follow us on social media @nutanix.

Maisonette was founded by two moms in 2017 with the goal of helping modern families raise the next generation. We are an expertly-curated baby and kids' marketplace featuring the best products from around the globe: stylish clothing, top toys and gear, and home décor – plus, trusted guidance and inspiration. We are a fast-growing venture-backed start-up with a unique positioning in the kid's market. We believe what you consume for your kids matters. So whether you’re looking for the safest car seat, the latest STEM toy, or tips on how to sleep train, we’re here for you. “When Luisana and I started Maisonette, our goal was to make it easier to find high quality products for our kids, so we could spend less time scrolling, and more time on the good stuff. But today, our mission goes well beyond the product itself; it’s a commitment to family. To empowering parents to make the best decisions for their families. And to bringing a little bit of magic into family life every day.” – Sylvana Durrett, CEO

Purple Arch Ventures is an Alumni Ventures venture capital fund for alumni of Northwestern that invests in companies with a Northwestern connection. Meet the team: David Beazley, Managing Partner Mike Peri, Partner Lucas Pasch, Principal We are part of Alumni Ventures, America’s largest venture fund for individuals and the #1 most active venture firm in the US and #3 globally (PitchBook 2022). Follow Purple Arch Ventures for content at the intersection of our shared alma mater, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. We are private, for-profit, and not affiliated with or sanctioned by the university.

Primary is the worlds largest early stage VC firm, with a billion in assets under management and 50 full time employees. Primary’s Impact team outnumbers investors 2:1, and is filled with seasoned executives working alongside founders to supercharge growth and secure quality hires, early customers, and downstream investors. This team embeds with companies for 2,500 hours of high-intensity fractional leadership work, conducts 3,000 candidate interviews, maintains a pool of 5,000+ active job seekers, and hosts 250 events large and small for the NYC tech community each year. Cofounders Brad Svrluga and Ben Sun have won recognition from Forbes Midas List and Insiders Seed 100.

Klarna – The smarter way to shop and pay Klarna is the AI-powered global payments and commerce network, on a mission to make shopping smarter and more flexible. Trusted by over 118m+ million shoppers, Klarna processes 3.4m million transactions daily, providing payment solutions that empower consumers and drive merchant growth. With Klarna, shoppers have the freedom to pay their way—in full, later, or through financing—providing flexibility while seamlessly connecting merchants with high-intent shoppers driving conversions and customer satisfaction. More than 966k merchant partners—including Uber, H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macy’s, IKEA, Expedia Group, Nike, and Airbnb—leverage Klarna’s payment options, and marketing solutions to enhance the shopping experience and build long-term customer loyalty. From payments to personalized shopping, Klarna is shaping the future of commerce. Klarna was founded in Stockholm, Sweden and now has offices in Stockholm, London, New York, Berlin and many more. We offer products and services to consumers and retailers within payments, social shopping, and personal finances. Learn more at Klarna.com

Titan Partners is a private investment partnership focused on opportunistic investing across two fund families - one focused on multi-family real estate and another focused on growth equity for financial and business services companies. Headquartered in Atlanta, the Firm has over 50 professionals in New York, Atlanta and Boston.