Venture For America (VFA), a nonprofit program dedicated to training graduates to build startups and experience entrepreneurship, will hold it’s Venture For America Summer Celebration on Thursday, June 4th in New York City.
Having now deployed over 140 fellows to 12 cities since its launch in 2012, VFA continues to grow its programs that focus on improving the economy in cities including Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit and more. The summer celebration is a major fundraising event that allows this non-profit to invest approximately $30,000 in seeking and training each fellow to make a positive impact wherever they’re placed.
The event being held at the IAC Headquarters, will gather leaders in technology, business, media and more to celebrate the graduating class of 2013 Fellows along with graduates launching companies within VFA’s first accelerator.
Graham Weston Co-founder and Chairman of Rackspace is a featured guest among other confirmed notable guests including David Brooks, Andy Weissman, Sallie Krawcheck, Bill Ford, and Pauline Brown.
Early bird tickets are on sale now until May 1st. General admission and VIP tickets will also be available. For tickets, ticketing packages and VIP tables, visit http://vfa.splashthat.com/32514.
