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SUMMARY:AI and Our Better Angels A Fireside Chat with Professor Harry West
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to turn a great idea into something that changes the way millions of people live—and what role will artificial intelligence play in shaping what comes next? \nJoin the Columbia University Club of New York for a fireside conversation with Professor Harry West—engineer\, entrepreneur\, design leader\, and Columbia educator—whose career has spanned academia\, global innovation\, and the creation of some of the world’s most recognizable consumer products. \nProfessor West’s work has contributed to breakthrough innovations including Swiffer and ThermaCare. His career has taken him from MIT\, where he taught engineering design and kinematics\, to leadership roles at some of the world’s foremost design and strategy firms. He has served as CEO of Continuum and frog and as a Senior Partner at Prophet\, working with organizations including P&G\, BMW\, American Express\, Fidelity\, and Motorola. \nToday at Columbia\, Professor West brings decades of real-world experience into the classroom\, helping the next generation of entrepreneurs understand how ideas become products\, products become businesses\, and why some innovations succeed while others never make it beyond the drawing board. \nA recipient of the Society of Columbia Graduates Great Teacher Award\, Professor West is known for making complex ideas engaging\, practical\, and accessible. \nIn this fireside conversation\, we’ll explore innovation\, entrepreneurship\, design thinking\, leadership\, and AI\, including how emerging technologies might be designed and used in ways that bring out the best in human judgment\, creativity\, and values. \nWe’ll also consider the essential question at the heart of every new venture: What separates a clever idea from one that actually succeeds? \nModerated by Michael McCarthy C ’83\, Member of the Board of the Society of Columbia Graduates.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/ai-and-our-better-angels-a-fireside-chat-with-professor-harry-west/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Author Jim Windolf Discussing His Newly Released Book Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other—and the World
DESCRIPTION:Join journalist and author Jim Windolf for an engaging discussion of his newly released book\, Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other—and the World. In this program\, Windolf will explore the surprising and influential relationship between Bob Dylan and the Beatles\, drawing on original research and vivid backstage anecdotes—many of them little known before his work. \nAlthough each initially dismissed the other\, that skepticism quickly gave way to admiration. As Windolf shows\, the creative exchange between Dylan and the Beatles helped reshape not only their own music\, but the direction of popular culture. Their first meeting in 1964 began a connection that would echo across decades\, as their careers unfolded on often parallel tracks. \n\nWith insight\, storytelling\, and fresh perspective\, Windolf will illuminate the artistic dialogue between these two towering figures of twentieth-century music and show how they changed each other—and the world. His book has received wide acclaim: \n“An astonishing amount of research… There’s something very moving about it that makes us feel a sense of gratitude for the work of these extraordinary talents—and to Jim Windolf for putting it all together.”\n—New York Times Book Review \n“[An] engrossing take on the playful and sometimes competitive interchanges that occurred over the years between Mr. Dylan and the Beatles.”\n—Wall Street Journal \n“Exquisite…With nuance and eagle-eyed research\, Windolf affords readers an unprecedented look at the mechanics of a musical fusion that\, in many ways\, we are just beginning to understand.”\n—Salon \n“An insightful\, illuminating book. Five Stars.”\n—Telegraph (UK) \n“A riveting narrative… Lively\, incisive\, and deeply researched\, Windolf’s account captures the specific\, consequential moments in a creative dialogue; one that didn’t just shape two towering acts but irrevocably expanded what popular music could say\, sound like\, and mean.”\n—Booklist (starred review) \n“Exquisitely researched\, thrilling\, and moving.”\n—Rosanne Cash\, four-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter \n\n\n“Exquisitely researched\, thrilling\, and moving.”\n—Rosanne Cash\, four-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/fireside-chat-with-author-jim-windolf-discussing-his-newly-released-book-where-the-music-had-to-go-how-bob-dylan-and-the-beatles-changed-each-other-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social & Networking
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SUMMARY:The Future of Industrialization - Rethinking Economic Development — Book Presentation and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the very first presentation and worldwide release of a captivating manifest in support of industry’s possible transformation towards building an equitable future. \nKindly RSVP by September 18th to confirm your participation. Seats will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \nIf you are registering a group or delegation\, please register every participant individually. \nCo-organizers:\nColumbia University\, Center for Sustainable Development\nIOE (International Organization of Employers)\nWTO (tbc)\nGovernment of Kenya (tbc) \n  \nRSVP
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/the-future-of-industrialization-rethinking-economic-development-book-presentation-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance & Markets
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SUMMARY:AI in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:RSPV HERE! \nWhen: Monday\, May 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm EST \nWhere: The Penn Club \nJoin the Columbia Club of New York and the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York for Healthcare AI Governance: Best Practices and Pitfalls from Strategy to Adoption \nThis discussion will feature insights from leading experts in healthcare\, investment\, and innovation: \n\nDr. Alexander J. Blood\, MD\, MSc\, FACC\, ABOM — Co-Founder & CEO\, AlwithCare (Speaker)\nCharles Boorady — Managing Partner\, Health Catalyst Capital (HCC) (Speaker)\nMichael Bouton\, MD\, MBA — Chief Medical Information Officer\, NYC Health + Hospitals (Speaker)\nDeepak Mittal\, MBA\, MS\, FRM — CEO\, NextGen Invent Corp.; Chair of the Healthcare Committee\, CBS Alumni Club of New York (Moderator)\n\nEVENT DESCRIPTION \nAs AI accelerates across clinical\, operational\, and administrative workflows\, healthcare leaders face a defining challenge: How do we harness innovation while safeguarding ethics\, equity\, and patient trust? \nJoin us for a strategic\, executive‑level discussion with leading voices in Healthcare AI Governance as we explore the best practices and governance pitfalls that shape responsible clinical AI adoption. This session will unpack the emerging standards\, evolving CMS expectations\, and the strategic importance of transparent\, bias‑aware\, explainable\, and continuously validated AI systems. \nWe will examine real‑world governance gaps surfaced by healthcare CXOs\, highlight lessons learned from early adopters\, and outline a stewardship‑driven roadmap for building accountable\, trustworthy AI that strengthens patient outcomes\, enhances workforce confidence\, and elevates enterprise‑wide regulatory readiness.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/ai-in-healthcare/
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SUMMARY:Pulitzer Winning Investigative Journalist Gerard Ryle & Columbia's Annemarie McAvoy -- 10 Year Anniversary of the Panama Papers
DESCRIPTION:RSPV HERE! \nThe Columbia Club of New York welcomes Gerard Ryle\, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and Executive Director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists\, and Columbia’s Annemarie McAvoy\, Columbia University professor and expert in financial crime and enforcement\, for a conversation on global finance\, secrecy\, and accountability. Spanning law\, economics\, and international affairs\, the discussion will examine how investigative journalism and legal frameworks shape responses to financial misconduct\, corruption\, and cross-border risk. The event coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the Panama Papers! \n \nGerard Ryle \nAs executive director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists\, Gerard Ryle has led the global\, cross-border reporting teams behind the Panama Papers\, Pandora Papers\, Cyprus Confidential and other investigations that transformed how the world investigates offshore finance\, corruption and abuse of power. \nUnder his leadership\, ICIJ has become one of the world’s most influential nonprofit investigative news organizations\, pioneering a collaborative\, data-driven model that brings together hundreds of journalists to examine systemic failures that transcend national borders. ICIJ’s reporting has prompted government investigations\, policy debates and regulatory reforms around the world. \nDescribing his work  with ICIJ as “the future of investigative journalism worldwide\,” Reporters Without Borders named Ryle one of 100 global “information heroes.” \nBefore joining as ICIJ’s first non-American director in September 2011\, he spent more than 20 years working as an investigative reporter and editor in Australia. His work as a journalist began in his native Ireland. \n \nAnnemarie McAvoy \nAnnemarie McAvoy is an attorney and former federal prosecutor with deep expertise in anti-money laundering\, sanctions\, fraud and financial crime enforcement. She is an adjunct professor at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs\, where she teaches on financial crime\, compliance and enforcement issues. \nMcAvoy began her career in private practice before serving as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York\, where she handled civil and criminal matters including money laundering and fraud. She later held senior in-house legal roles at major financial institutions\, advising on anti-money laundering\, fraud prevention and corporate compliance. \nSince leaving government and the private sector\, McAvoy has worked as a consultant and legal adviser to financial institutions\, conducted training on financial crime and compliance and served as an expert commentator on legal and regulatory matters.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/pulitzer-winning-investigative-journalist-gerard-ryle-columbias-annemarie-mcavoy-10-year-anniversary-of-the-panama-papers/
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SUMMARY:Reaching Elite Performance with Sports & Business Psychologist\, Dr. Darby Bonomi - Moderated by Philippa Portnoy (BC '86\, CBS '90)
DESCRIPTION:RSPV HERE! \nDr. Darby Bonomi is a nationally respected psychologist and performance consultant known for her work with high achievers in sport and business.  Come join us April 21st at the Penn Club of New York where she will lead a timely and engaging conversation on Resilience\, Purpose\, and Performance.  In this session\, she will share perspectives and practical tools for enhancing focus and well-being—both professionally and personally. \nDr. Darby Bonomi is a nationally respected psychologist and performance consultant known for her work with high achievers in sport and business and author of the newly released book\, “Unshrinkable: Why Strong Women Secretly Criticize\, Diminish\, and Thwart Themselves…and How to Stop.”  Come join us April 21st at the Penn Club of New York where she will lead a timely and engaging conversation on Resilience\, Purpose\, and Performance. \nIn this session\, she will share perspectives and practical tools for enhancing focus and well-being—both professionally and personally. \nModerated by Philippa Portnoy (BC ’86 CBS ’90) \n  \n \n  \nDr. Darby Bonomi \nEarning her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from California School of Professional Psychology in 1991 and her psychoanalytic degree in 1999 from the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis\, Dr. Bonomi had a successful clinical psychology practice focused on women and adolescent girls for many years before shifting her work to sport and high performance settings. With over 30 years of experience helping clients thrive under pressure\, Dr. Bonomi blends broad clinical expertise with real-world insight. Her approach draws on neuroscience\, developmental and performance psychology\, and strategic coaching to foster clarity\, resilience\, and purpose in demanding environments. Her writing has been featured in many magazines\, including The Plaid Horse\, InStride\, Practical Horseman and Eventing Nation. Dr. Bonomi’s recent book\, Unshrinkable: How Strong Women Criticize\, Diminish and Thwart Themselves and How to Stop\, was published by Cheval Press in March. \n \nPhilippa Portnoy (BC ’86 CBS ’90) \nCo-Founder of Launchbreak\, a worldwide online professional networking community to connect athletes. \nPhilippa has a BA from Barnard College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. She competed and served as co-captain of Columbia University’s women’s tennis team. She was the first female president of Columbia’s alumni athletics club. She also co-founded the Columbia Athletics Women’s Leadership Council to support and mentor young women athletes. She was named one of the 50 most influential female athletes in Columbia’s 50th Anniversary of Title IX. \nShe also previously worked for ten years at Citibank in the Aviation Finance Group. \nShe has been a Barnard trustee and helped to found the Barnard Athena Center which is dedicated to building female leaders. \nShe has triplet sons who competed in college athletics\, so she has a deep understanding of the current demands of college athletes. \nPhilippa enjoys running\, tennis\, and fitness.  She is an animal lover and adores her dog\, Kipper.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/reaching-elite-performance-with-sports-business-psychologist-dr-darby-bonomi-moderated-by-philippa-portnoy-bc-86-cbs-90/
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Columbia Professors Lisa and Jeffrey Sachs at the Penn Club of New York
DESCRIPTION:RSPV HERE!  * New Time (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm) \nJoin Lisa and Jeffrey Sachs for an exciting conversation with the Columbia University community at the Penn Club of New York. \nThe event will be moderated by Columbia Club member Vincent Sandow-Straesser. \nProgram Schedule\n12:00–12:30 pm | Registration & Networking\n12:30–1:15 pm | Conversation with Q&A\n1:15–2:00 pm | Networking \n \nLisa Sachs\nLisa Sachs is Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment at Columbia Climate School and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice. She also directs Columbia’s M.S. program in Climate Finance. \nA globally recognized expert on sustainable investment\, Sachs works at the intersection of law\, policy\, finance\, and development\, advising governments\, international organizations\, financial institutions\, and companies worldwide. Her work focuses on aligning investment practices with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. \nShe holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University\, a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University\, and a J.D. from Columbia Law School\, where she was a James Kent Scholar. \n \nJeffrey D. Sachs\nJeffrey D. Sachs is a University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. One of the world’s leading economists\, he is widely known for his work on sustainable development\, global health\, poverty reduction\, and climate change. \nSachs previously served as Director of Columbia’s Earth Institute and has advised three United Nations Secretaries-General on global development issues. He is President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an SDG Advocate for the United Nations. \nA bestselling author\, Sachs has written The End of Poverty\, Common Wealth\, The Price of Civilization\, and The Ages of Globalization. He is the co-recipient of the 2015 Blue Planet Prize and has been named twice to Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/conversation-with-columbia-professors-lisa-and-jeffrey-sachs-at-the-penn-club-of-new-york/
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SUMMARY:Start-Ups & Sustainability: Scaling Impact in Clean Tech
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nJoin us on Monday\, November 10\, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM for an evening exploring how innovative startups scale in the rapidly evolving climate and technology sectors. The program will begin with a wine and cheese reception\, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A moderated by James P. Gerkis\, Esq. (Partner\, Proskauer Rose). He’ll lead a conversation with distinguished leaders driving impact across clean energy\, climate tech\, and sustainable innovation: Roya Moadel Obedian\, Esq. (Attorney and Expert in Residence\, Columbia Technology Ventures)\, Tim Hoffman (Program Director for Climate Initiatives\, Columbia Technology Ventures)\, and John Santoleri (Partner\, Clean Energy Venture Group and CFO\, Dimensional Energy). Together\, they’ll share strategic insights from decades of experience advising\, financing\, and growing companies at the intersection of technology\, sustainability\, and high-growth entrepreneurship. \nMonday\, November 10\, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM \nEvening Schedule\n\n6:00 – 6:30 PM Wine & Cheese Reception\n6:30 – 7:15 PM Panel Discussion\n7:15 – 7:30 PM Audience Q&A\n\nModerator\n\nJames P. Gerkis\, Esq.\nJames P. Gerkis is a partner at Proskauer Rose with extensive experience in sophisticated U.S. and global corporate transactions\, including mergers & acquisitions\, restructuring transactions\, venture capital\, media\, real estate and capital markets\,. He has represented a wide variety of financial institutions and funds\, Fortune 500 companies and growth companies.  James focuses on matters for clients in various industries\, including technology\, media\, health care and real estate. \nAmong other clients\, James has represented Morgan Stanley\, Redfin Corporation\, BlackRock\, Olshan Properties\, Health Catalyst Capital\, Beach Point Capital\, KKR Credit Advisors\, the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico\, Central Park Group\, Professional Triathlete Organisation\, iHeartMedia\, Preferred Apartment Communities\, Financial Guaranty Insurance Company and Oxford Analytica. \nA graduate of Columbia Law School and Columbia College\, James is the President of the Columbia University Club of New York. \nPanelists\n\n\nRoya Moadel Obedian\, Esq.\nAttorney | Counsel to GreenGear Supply Company\, Inc. | Expert in Residence\, Columbia Technology Ventures \nRoya Moadel Obedian is an attorney and entrepreneur whose career bridges law\, sustainability\, and innovation. She currently serves as Expert in Residence at Columbia Technology Ventures\, where she mentors founders and early-stage companies advancing climate-tech and sustainable-manufacturing solutions. Roya also serves as counsel to GreenGear Supply Company\, Inc.\, a materials-innovation start-up producing eco-friendly rain ponchos and clear bags made from renewable sugar-based materials. \nPreviously\, Roya was General Counsel at BTS North America\, an international anaerobic-digestion facility that converted commercial food waste into clean energy gas. Before that\, she served as General Counsel at Sagewind Capital\, a New York-based private-equity firm\, where she oversaw corporate governance\, portfolio operations\, and investment structuring. Earlier in her legal career\, Roya practiced at Paul\, Weiss\, Rifkind\, Wharton & Garrison LLP\, representing Fortune 500 corporations and private-equity clients in complex transactions and regulatory matters. \nA graduate of Columbia Law School and Barnard College\, Roya has advised organizations across the sustainability\, energy\, and impact-investing sectors. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing environmentally responsible business and bridging legal expertise with clean-technology innovation. \n\n\nTim Hoffman\nProgram Director for Climate Initiatives\, Columbia Technology Ventures\nTim is currently Program Director for Climate Initiatives at Columbia Technology Ventures\, including the ClimateTech Expertise Network\, NYSERDA Climate Justice Fellows Support Program\, and Verizon Climate-related programs. The ClimateTech Expertise Network offers mentoring services\, talent matching and related support services to promising early-stage clean energy and climate-tech companies pursuing business in the State of New York. The NYSERDA Climate Justice Support Program provides peer group facilitation\, educational workshops and Skills Labs to support Climate Justice Fellows in NYSERDA’s workforce development program. Tim currently also serves as New York Director of the Cleantech Open Northeast and as an Advisory Board Member to Scale for ClimateTech. \nFor over 22 years Tim provided strategic and M&A advisory\, capital raising\, and financial modeling services for large corporations\, family-run firms\, renewable energy developers\, middle market companies and early-stage enterprises. Previously\, Tim served as Managing Director with Karbone Capital Markets (formerly Watts Capital\, LLC)\, Scott-Macon\, Ltd. and Natixis Bleichroeder\, Inc. Tim also served as Co-Chairman of the Cleantech Open Board and a Board Member of ACT (formerly NECECi)\, Advisory Board member to the Global Sourcing Council\, and was an Entrepreneur in Residence for NYSERDA. Tim is a graduate of Indiana University\, where he earned two B.A. degrees and spent one year studying at Universität Hamburg. He later earned an M.A.E. with a concentration in Finance from the University of Michigan. Tim is fluent in German\, proficient in Japanese and learning Korean and Swahili. \n\n\nJohn Santoleri\nPartner\, Clean Energy Venture Group | CFO\, Dimensional Energy | University of Pennsylvania Alumnus  \nJohn Santoleri has over 30 years of finance\, strategy\, and business development expertise. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Dimensional Energy\, a developer of technology to produce sustainable hydrocarbons.  Since 2016\, he has focused exclusively on early and growth-stage investments in climate technology as a Venture Partner with Clean Energy Ventures\, a $400 million institutional venture fund. His previous roles include Innovation Advisor for NYSERDA and director positions on various for-profit and nonprofit boards. As a Managing Director at Warburg Pincus\, John invested over $800 million in equity and raised an additional $1 billion in financing for portfolio companies across multiple sectors. He also co-founded and managed StoneWork Partners\, an ethically-oriented long/short public equity fund. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School\, University of Pennsylvania.
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SUMMARY:Dancing with a Star!
DESCRIPTION:$77.08 Per Columbia Club Member\, Includes Tax\, Gratuity\, & Price for Instructor \nRSPV Here! \n6:00 – 6:30 PM Wine & Cheese Reception \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Ballroom Dance Class \n7:30 – 8:00 PM Event Ends \nPLEASE NOTE YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST TO ENSURE AN EQUAL NUMBER OF PARTNERS. \nBack by popular demand…Dance professional Louis del Prete will be returning to the Club to teach an exciting group ballroom lesson!  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this international dancing sensation and global champion! \nLouis Del Prete is a talented musician and dancer. He is accomplished on drums\, keyboards\, and trumpet is a fantastic singer\, and is an excellent ballroom dancer and teacher. He is accomplished in ballroom and Latin dancing\, having an excellent lead\, precise technique\, and smooth style. At one time\, he also taught dance on popular cruise lines. Now he teaches group and private lessons and runs many dance venues on Long Island. He has previously taught ballroom classes at the Penn Club along with Dancing with the Stars celebrity Karina Smirnoff. \nLouis’s skills started at the age of 13 when he joined his talented mother and father\, Rosann and Louis (also known as the “Perry Lane Orchestra”)\, at the former Island Squire Restaurant in Middle Island\, where they performed for many years! His mom\, Rosann\, was a member of a popular all-girl band in the ’60s called the “Female Beatles.” His dad toured the United States with various bands as a trumpet player with a sound like Harry James. \nSpace is limited so sign up early! \nCome as a couple or as a single! All singles will automatically be on a waitlist until we have an equal number of partners to ensure we have sufficient folks to conduct the class. \nWine\, soft drinks\, water\, and an array of cheese and crackers will be provided at the event! \nNo cancelations after July 29th. All no-shows will be charged the full cost of the event.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/dancing-with-a-star/
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SUMMARY:Addressing AI Inequality in the Global Economy @ Penn Club of NY
DESCRIPTION:Columbia University’s Professor Ben Amor (Monday\, July 28\, 2025) \nRSPV Here! \n$32.50 Per Columbia Club Member\, Includes Tax & Gratuity \n6:00 PM Wine & Cheese Reception \n6:30 PM Presentation \n7:15 – 7:30 PM Q&A \nWhile AI technologies\, particularly Large Languages Models such as ChatGPT\, offer numerous opportunities for enhancing education\, research\, and innovation\, their widespread adoption and effective utilization require substantial resources\, infrastructure\, and expertise. This discrepancy in resources between developed and developing countries could widen the gap between their respective universities\, and their ability to use or develop these AI technologies. \nThis session will explore how the availability of computational resources\, data\, expertise and talent readiness\, as well as financial resources all play a crucial role and will determine or hinder the capacity to train and deploy advanced AI models. Training AI models like ChatGPT requires significant computational power and storage capabilities. Universities in developed countries often possess powerful computing infrastructure and can afford high-performance hardware or cloud-based services for AI training. Developed countries\, with their advanced technological infrastructure and access to abundant data sources\, are also more likely to possess the necessary data for training sophisticated AI models. In addition\, developed countries tend to have a more established ecosystem for AI research and a larger pool of skilled professionals. They often attract top talent\, have well-funded research programs\, and offer extensive opportunities for collaboration. Finally\, developed countries\, with greater financial resources\, can allocate substantial funds to AI initiatives in universities\, enabling them to pursue cutting-edge research\, establish specialized AI centers\, and offer competitive salaries to AI professionals. This is in stark contrast with the resources available in developing countries. \nThe session will try to suggest solutions\, particularly for developers when designing\, developing or deploying AI models\, to prevent a widening digital divide brought by AI between the Global South and the Global North. \nAbout Speaker: \nProfessor Yanis Ben Amor is the Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the Climate School at Columbia University. He is an Assistant Professor of Global Health and Microbiological Sciences. He is also the Director of the Columbia-wide “AI and Future of Work” initiative launched with FII Institute. \nProf. Ben Amor has over 20 years of research experience developing digital tools. \nProfessor Ben Amor has developed digital tools for tuberculosis patients to facilitate their adherence\, for HIV-positive mothers to help them prevent vertical transmission of the virus\, for malaria control programs to monitor use of resources for an effective control strategy\, and more recently\, for Syrian refugees in Turkey\, Lebanon and Jordan to provide health information and healthcare access. Prof. Ben Amor has previously worked for several organizations such as the Pasteur Institute (Paris\, France). Prof. Ben Amor is currently working on several projects involving Artificial Intelligence\, as part of a digital application providing health access to vulnerable populations in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Prof. Ben Amor has also launched a Columbia-wide initiative to study the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Work and Education\, with a particular focus on LMICs. \nProf. Ben Amor has a PhD in Molecular Biology. He has published widely in infectious diseases\, global health\, and prevention. He is also regularly a speaker on behalf of Columbia University and the Climate School/Earth Institute at various conferences worldwide. \nCancellation Policy: Due to financial obligations\, cancellation requests must be received 48 hours prior to the event\, otherwise you will be charged the full cost of the event. All no-shows are charged full cost.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/addressing-ai-inequality-in-the-global-economy-penn-club-of-ny/
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SUMMARY:State of the Markets
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Columbia Club of New York \nRSPV HERE! \nWednesday\, June 11\, 2025 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: The Penn Club of New York \n6:00 to 6:30 p.m. | Registration & Networking\n6:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion \nJoin us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the current state of the financial markets. This panel features panelists with expertise across trading\, derivatives\, capital markets\, and investment strategy. Together\, they’ll provide insight into today’s macroeconomic environment\, market structure\, and the forces shaping global finance. \nIn addition to examining key trends and challenges in the markets\, panelists will share their personal career journeys and offer guidance to those interested in building a future in finance. \nThis is a closed event and off-the-record.  Registration in advance. \nIntroduction by: \nAmal Moussa\, Equity Derivatives Trading at Goldman Sachs & Adjunct Professor at Columbia University \nPanel moderated by:  \nAlec Nachmann\, Equity Derivatives Trading at Goldman Sachs \nPanelists: \nJohn Flood\, Americas Equities Execution Services at Goldman Sachs \nJameson Schriber\, Americas Delta One & Equities Derivatives and Prime Strats at Goldman Sachs \nEric Jordan\, Global Investment Grade Capital Markets and Derivatives & Americas Public Sector and Infrastructure Group at Goldman Sachs
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/state-of-the-markets/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000
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SUMMARY:Shadows on the Global Stage: Navigating a World of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:RSPV HERE!  \nPanelists: \nManeesh Sagar\, CEO of RS Metrics\, Columbia Business School Alum\nAlexis Abramson\, PhD\, Dean of Columbia Climate School\nJeff Schlegelmilch\, Associate Professor for Professional Practice \nWhen: May 19\, 2025\n6:00 PM–6:30 PM: Registration and Pre-Event Networking\n6:30 PM: Discussion \nEvent description: \nAs the world shifts in unpredictable ways\, unseen forces are reshaping capital markets\, leadership\, and global stability. Join Maneesh Sagar\, Columbia Innovation Fellow\, Chairman and CEO of RS Metrics\, alongside Alexis Abramson\, PhD\, Dean of the Columbia Climate School and a Professor of Climate\, and Jeff Schlegelmilch as they uncover the hidden signals that shape our future. Through his research at Columbia University and his company’s innovative work in the field of asset-level geospatial data analytics\, Maneesh has explored how advanced data analytics and AI can be used to reveal patterns beneath the chaos in key sectors like real estate. Environmental\, climate\, and physical risk metrics which often go unnoticed can supply valuable insights for constructing more enduring and sustainable buildings and protecting existing assets. Dean Abramson will also be sharing insights related to her research from the field of mechanical engineering and her explorations into problems related to building energy efficiency. Don’t miss this thought-provoking evening of bold ideas\, fresh perspectives\, industry updates\, and dynamic networking. \nParticipants Overview: \n \nManeesh Sagar \nManeesh is a serial entrepreneur\, venture capitalist\, and educator\, dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary innovation and scalable solutions for today’s most pressing challenges. As founder of Thynk Ventures\, Maneesh invests in the intersection of AI\, IoT\, machine learning\, and process automation. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University\, where he was a Presidential Scholar. Currently an Innovation Fellow and Founding Career Coach at Columbia Business School\, Maneesh teaches classes on innovation and venture capital\, sharing his expertise to inspire the next generation of leaders. \nAlexis Abramson\, PhD \nAlexis Abramson is the dean of the Columbia Climate School and a Professor of Climate. She is a climate thought leader and an expert in sustainable energy technology\, with extensive experience in academic administration. Professor Abramson’s research has focused broadly on thermal transport\, from designing nanostructured materials to addressing building energy efficiency. Before coming to her role at Columbia in January 2025\, Professor Abramson served as the dean of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. \nPrior to her tenure at Dartmouth\, she was the Milton and Tamar Maltz Professor of Energy Innovation at Case Western Reserve University and served as a director of that university’s Great Lakes Energy Institute where she focused on creating sustainable energy technology solutions. Abramson also co-founded Edifice Analytics\, a start-up that conducts virtual energy audits and manages building efficiency optimization. \nDuring the Obama administration\, Abramson held the role of chief scientist and manager of the Emerging Technologies Division at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office. She has previously served as a technical advisor to Breakthrough Energy Ventures\, established by Bill Gates to invest in startup companies with significant potential to mitigate climate change. \nProfessor Abramson’s research has included novel techniques for thermal characterization of nanostructures\, the design and synthesis of unique nanomaterials for use in alternative energy applications\, and strategies to accelerate technology commercialization at universities and research institutions. She has also written about gender imbalances in academic settings and the importance of taking a human-centered and multidisciplinary approach to education and research\, particularly in STEM and related fields. \nProfessor Abramson earned her BS and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley. \nJeff Schlegelmilch \nJeff Schlegelmilch is an Associate Professor for Professional Practice in Climate. He is also the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School\, as well as the Director of Executive Education and Non-Degree Programs for the Columbia Climate School. His areas of expertise include public health preparedness\, community resilience\, and the integration of private and public sector capabilities. \nIn addition to his work at Columbia\, he also served as an advisor to private sector organizations on topics related to grid resilience planning and advised leaders on preparedness systems and policy at all levels of government. He is an opinion contributor with The Hill and is frequently called upon as an expert for numerous media outlets. He is also the author of Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters and co-author of Catastrophic Incentives: Why Our Approaches To Disasters Keep Falling Short\, both published by Columbia University Press.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/shadows-on-the-global-stage-navigating-a-world-of-uncertainty/
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SUMMARY:Columbia Football Is in the (Club)House! - Ivy League Champions 2024 (Details to Come!)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an exciting night at the Penn Club of New York with Columbia Football and their historic year!  This will undoubtedly be fun.  More exciting details to come.  Level up your Columbia network! \nWhere:  Penn Club of New York \nWhen:  April 8\, 2025 \nTime:  6:00pm – 8:00 pm
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/columbia-football-is-in-the-clubhouse-ivy-league-champions-2024-details-to-come/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
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SUMMARY:UN Ambassador Discussion & Cocktail Reception - H. E. Mrs. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren\, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York
DESCRIPTION: TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!  RSPV HERE!\nThe Columbia University Club Foundation\, the United Nations Association of New York\, and the Columbia University Club of New York present another important dialogue at The Penn Club. \nJoin us for an engaging evening as Stéphanie Fillion\, a distinguished New York-based reporter\, moderates a discussion with H. E. Mrs. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren\, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York. \nDate and Location \nWhen: March 11\, 2025.  6:00 to 8:00 p.m. \nWhere: The Penn Club of New York \nThroughout the year\, the Columbia University Club Foundation\, the United Nations Association of New York\, and the Columbia University Club of New York host esteemed UN Ambassadors to discuss critical global issues. This exclusive event provides members with firsthand insights into key international affairs. \nH. E. Mrs. Lise Gregoire-van Haaren is Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York.\nPrior to this position\, from August 2019 to August 2024\, she was Director responsible for European Union affairs at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as deputy Director-General for European Cooperation. \nFrom 2016 to 2019 she was (the first female) Ambassador – Deputy Permanent Representative – of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in New York and one of the two Ambassadors representing the Kingdom in the UN Security Council (2018). \nBefore joining the Permanent Mission in New York\, H. E. Mrs. Gregoire-van Haaren was Head of the Political Affairs department in the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague\, a post she held since 2013. Prior to that\, from 2009 to 2013\, she was Counsellor (Antici) at the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the European Union in Brussels. \nHer first posting abroad was at the Netherlands Embassy in Paris\, as First Secretary Political Affairs\, from 2005 to 2009. In the run-up to that posting\, she studied at the Ecole Nationale d’Administration. After fulfilling her diplomatic training\, she held several positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, including as Advisor to the Director-General Regional Policy and Consular Affairs (2001-2004) as well as Policy Officer EU asylum and Migration policy (2000-2001). \nBefore her diplomatic career\, she worked as a Policy Officer at the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands in The Hague and at the Directorate-General Justice and Home Affairs of the European Commission in Brussels. During and after her studies\, she did several traineeships in Paris\, Utrecht and Ankara. \nBorn in Ede in August 1974\, H. E. Mrs. Gregoire-van Haaren holds a degree in Business Communication Studies from Radboud University Nijmegen. She graduated from the Ecole Nationale d’Administration in Strasbourg (Promotion Martin Luther King). During her studies in Nijmegen she did a one year Erasmus-exchange at the Ecole commerciale de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industries de Paris. She holds several certificates of Italian language studies at Universita’ degli studi di Firenze. \nShe is married to Mr. Emile Gregoire\, with one son. \nH. E. Mrs. Gregoire-van Haaren loves spending time with her family and enjoys the outdoors\, hiking in the forest with the dog or getting a breath of fresh air on the beach. She likes discovering new things through travel\, reading and cultural activities. \nMODERATOR:  Stéphanie Fillion\nStéphanie Fillion is a New York-based reporter specializing in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations correspondent. Her work was published in outlets like Forbes\, Foreign Policy\, Radio-Canada\, La Stampa and the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. \nShe has a master’s degree in journalism\, politics and global affairs from Columbia University and a BA in political science from McGill University. \nIn recent years\, her UN coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nShe writes in French\, English and Italian.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/un-ambassador-discussion-cocktail-reception-h-e-mrs-lise-gregoire-van-haaren-permanent-representative-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-to-the-united-nations-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000
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SUMMARY:Driving Innovation: Meet the Co-Founders of Five Iron Golf
DESCRIPTION:Last Call!  RSPV Here!\nDate: February 24\, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nSchedule: \n\n6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking & Cocktails\n6:30 PM – 6:50 PM: Founders’ Talk\n6:50 PM – 7:20 PM: Q&A Session\n7:20 PM – 8:00 PM: More Networking!\n\n\n\n\nPut on your golf hat\, slip on your favorite polo\, and bring a few extra golf balls – you’re invited to an inspiring evening at the Penn Club of New York with Jared Solomon and Mike Doyle\, the visionary co-founders of Five Iron Golf. \nSince its launch in 2017\, Five Iron Golf has revolutionized the traditional golf experience\, making it more inclusive\, accessible\, and dynamic. Their vision now spans multiple cities across the U.S. and beyond. \nREGISTER HERE! \nAbout the Founders \n\n\n \nJared Solomon \nCo-Founder & CEO\, Columbia Law alumnus\, former equity options market maker\, and passionate golf innovator. \n\n\n \nMike Doyle \nCo-Founder & Chief Golf Officer\, top golf instructor with 12+ years of experience redefining indoor golf experiences. \n\n\n 
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/driving-innovation-meet-the-co-founders-of-five-iron-golf/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
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SUMMARY:Get the Never Before Heard Stories Behind “The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History” with Author and Emmy Winner Todd Ehrlich
DESCRIPTION:November 19\, 2024 – Penn Club of New York – 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nREGISTER HERE! \nTodd Ehrlich did over 100 interviews for the Amazon Best-Selling Book and will share their first-person accounts with you. He is also a long-time New York Sports Journalist and 5-time Emmy Award Winner who will delve into what make NY Sports Media tick. \n\nJoin us as we relive the unforgettable highlights that have shaped the Big Apple and left an indelible mark on its people and culture through the lens of the athletes\, coaches and media members who made and covers these iconic moments. \n\nIn an engaging conversation moderated by Columbia Club President James Gerkis\, Todd Ehrlich will share deep insights and behind-the-scenes stories from New York’s most iconic sports moments. Spanning baseball\, basketball\, football\, hockey\, tennis\, golf\, boxing\, and more\, each event is explored through four compelling parts: the storyline leading up to the moment\, original media coverage\, commentary from local journalists\, and firsthand accounts from the athletes who made history. \n\nDrawing from his rich experience and storytelling prowess\, Todd will delve into why these moments continue to resonate today. From Roger Maris breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record and Willis Reed’s heroic entrance in the 1970 NBA Finals\, to David Tyree’s unforgettable “Helmet Catch” and Mark Messier’s Stanley Cup guarantee—each story is a testament to the transformative power of sports. \n\nWhether you’re a lifelong New York sports fan or someone who appreciates the profound impact of sports on culture\, this event promises to bring you closer to the moments that have defined New York sports history. What will be crowned the greatest moment? Join Todd Ehrlich to find out! \n\nBio \n\nTodd Ehrlich is the founder and president of T-LINE TV\, a television production company dedicated to broadcast\, sports\, and commercial television production. A five-time Emmy Award winner and twenty-two-time Emmy Nominee\, Ehrlich has covered two Olympics\, the Super Bowl\, World Series\, NHL Stanley Cup Finals\, NBA Finals\, and Triple Crown races. Ehrlich has met and interviewed the most prominent sports personalities of the era\, during his forty years in the business. \n\nHe has worked in television locally in New York including WPIX\, WABC\, WNBC\, WCBS\, and nationally at CBS Sports. Originally from Washington\, D.C.\, Ehrlich currently resides in River Vale\, New Jersey\, with his wife Debbie and son Jagger.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/get-the-never-before-heard-stories-behind-the-20-greatest-moments-in-new-york-sports-history-with-author-and-emmy-winner-todd-ehrlich/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T180000
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SUMMARY:Dancing with a Star 2024!
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nBack by popular demand…Dance professional Louis del Prete will be returning to the Club to teach an exciting group ballroom lesson!  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this international dancing sensation and global champion! \nLouis Del Prete is a talented musician and dancer. He is accomplished on drums\, keyboards\, and trumpet is a fantastic singer\, and is an excellent ballroom dancer and teacher. He is accomplished in ballroom and Latin dancing\, having an excellent lead\, precise technique\, and smooth style. At one time\, he also taught dance on popular cruise lines. Now he teaches group and private lessons and runs many dance venues on Long Island. He has previously taught ballroom classes at the Penn Club along with Dancing with the Stars celebrity Karina Smirnoff. \nLouis’s skills started at the age of 13 when he joined his talented mother and father\, Rosann and Louis (also known as the “Perry Lane Orchestra”)\, at the former Island Squire Restaurant in Middle Island\, where they performed for many years! His mom\, Rosann\, was a member of a popular all-girl band in the ’60s called the “Female Beatles.” His dad toured the United States with various bands as a trumpet player with a sound like Harry James. \nSpace is limited so sign up early! \nCome as a couple or as a single! All singles will be on a waitlist until we have an equal number of partners to ensure we have sufficient folks to conduct the class. \nWine\, soft drinks\, water\, and an array of cheese and crackers will be provided at the event! \nNo cancellations after July 25th\, 2024. All no-shows will be charged the full cost of the event.
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/dancing-with-a-star-2024/
LOCATION:Penn Club\, 30 West 44th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversation with The Honourable Robert Rae\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York
DESCRIPTION:RSPV and TICKET INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED SHORTLY. \nThe Columbia University Club Foundation\, the United Nations Association of New York\, and the Columbia University Club of New York present an important dialogue at The Penn Club. \nJoin us as Stéphanie Fillion\, a distinguished New York-based reporter\, moderates a discussion with The Honourable Robert Rae\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York. \nDate and Location \nWhen: June 3\, 2024.  6:00 to 8:30 p.m. \nWhere: The Penn Club of New York \nBefore his appointment by the Government of Canada\, Mr. Rae served as Canada’s special\nenvoy on humanitarian and refugee issues\, continuing the important work that he began in 2017\nas Canada’s special envoy to Myanmar while also addressing other pressing humanitarian and\nrefugee issues around the world. \nThe former premier of Ontario and former interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada\, Mr. Rae\nwas elected 11 times to federal and provincial parliaments between 1978 and 2013. He stepped\ndown as a member of Parliament in 2013 to return to legal practice and\, in particular\, to work\nwith Indigenous communities and continue his work in education\, governance and human rights.\nHis passion for social justice dates back to his early days in student politics and community\nservice. \nBefore his appointment as permanent representative\, Mr. Rae was senior counsel at Olthuis\nKleer Townshend LLP. In addition to his legal practice\, he taught at the University of Toronto in\nthe School of Public Policy and Governance\, in the Faculty of Law and at Massey College and\nVictoria University\, and he was a fellow of the Forum of Federations\, Massey College and the\nRaoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. He has also worked as a mediator and arbitrator\nwith ADR Chambers. A former partner at Goodmans LLP\, Mr. Rae led the restructuring of the\nCanadian Red Cross and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and chaired the board of the Royal\nConservatory of Music. He is the author of 5 books and a number of government reports. \nMr. Rae is a privy councillor\, a companion of the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of\nOntario and has numerous awards and honorary degrees from institutions in Canada and around\nthe world. He received his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern History from the\nUniversity of Toronto and a Master of Philosophy degree as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford\nUniversity\, and graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. \nAlong with music\, reading and writing\, he loves tennis\, golf and fishing. He is married to Arlene\nPerly Rae. They have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. \nMODERATOR:  Stéphanie Fillion \nStéphanie Fillion is a New York-based reporter specializing in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations correspondent. Her work was published in outlets like Forbes\, Foreign Policy\, Radio-Canada\, La Stampa and the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. \nShe has a master’s degree in journalism\, politics and global affairs from Columbia University and a BA in political science from McGill University. \nIn recent years\, her UN coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nShe writes in French\, English and Italian. \n\n\n\n\nFOLLOW CUCNY ON INSTAGRAM AND SHARE!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://columbiaclub.org/event/conversation-with-the-honourable-robert-rae-ambassador-and-permanent-representative-of-canada-to-the-united-nations-in-new-york/
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SUMMARY:Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia
DESCRIPTION:Timothy M. Frye \nMarshall D. Schulman Professor of Post-Soviet Foreign Policy \nHarriman Institute \nColumbia University \nREGISTER HERE! –To ensure all CUCNY members have a chance to participate\, guests will only be permitted within 48 hours prior to the event.  If you are a Penn Club member\, please signup on the Penn Club website. \nJoin us for a provocative look at contemporary Russian politics that will challenge your pre-conceived notions of Russia and Vladimir Putin’s power. Timothy Frye offers an extremely informative and unique assessment of current Russian politics. Based on over three decades of on-the-ground experience\, and current trends in social science\, Prof. Frye’s new book\, Weak Strongman\, examines Russia’s similarities to other autocracies and assesses the challenges that the Kremlin faces today with regard to foreign policy\, propaganda\, repression\, economic interests\, varying levels of corruption\, and election fraud.  \nFrye offers startling new revelations of Russia’s delicate balancing of powers and discusses how popular is Putin\, the inherent limits to his power\, is Russian propaganda really effective\, why relations with the West are so tense\, and if Russian cyber warriors can actually influence a foreign election. Frye also offers commentary on the invasion of the Ukraine. \nLooking past Russia’s unique history and culture and Putin’s seemingly absolute power\,\, Frye highlights the challenges of governing Russia and the nature of a modern personalist autocracy. Rich in personal anecdotes\, his reassessment of Russian politics offers the best evidence available about how Russia really works.   \n \nProfessor Frye received a BA in Russian Language & Literature from Middlebury College\, an MA\, from the Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs as well as a PhD in political science from Columbia. He specializes in comparative politics and political economy focusing on the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and writes and teaches about the politics of corruption\, autocracy\, and economic development usually with a focus on Russia and Eurasia.\nTimothy Frye is the author of Brokers and Bureaucrats: Building Markets in Russia which received the 2001 Hewett Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies\, and Building States and Markets after Communism: The Perils of Polarized Democracy\, winner of a Best Book Prize from the APSA Comparative Democratization section in 2010\, and Property Rights and Property Wrongs: How Power\, Institutions\, and Norms Shape Economic Conflict in Russia published in 2017. He is also the author of numerous academic articles. Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia is his most recent book. \n\n\n\n\nFOLLOW CUCNY ON INSTAGRAM AND SHARE!
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SUMMARY:Mind Meets Machine:  AI in Finance\, Business\, Privacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Penn Club on January 16\, 2024\, for an enlightening evening exploring the intersection of AI\, business analytics\, consumer data and privacy. \nThe event will commence with a 45-minute panel discussion from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm\, focusing on: \n\nAI-Driven Business Strategies: Delving into how AI is revolutionizing business operations and customer engagement.\n\n\nAI in Business Analytics: Examining the role of AI in shaping financial and consumer decision-making.\n\nWe are privileged to have esteemed experts Professor Ali Hirsa\, Stavros Zervoudakis and Ash Kalb joining the panel\, bringing diverse insights into these cutting-edge topics.  \nThe discussion will be moderated by Amna Rana.  The panel discussion will be followed by a networking session\, providing a valuable opportunity for members of the Columbia and Penn Clubs\, as well as other people from industry\, to interact directly with our featured speakers. \nREGISTER HERE! \n \nAbout Professor Ali Hirsa: \nProfessor Ali Hirsa stands at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence\, Business Analytics\, and Finance. As a Professor and Director at Columbia University\, he oversees the Columbia Center for AI in Business Analytics and Financial Technology\, as well as the Financial Engineering Program. His roles extend to Chief Scientific Officer at ASK2.ai and Managing Partner at Sauma Capital\, LLC. \nProf. Hirsa’s impressive career spans across renowned institutions like Caspian Capital Management\, Morgan Stanley\, Banc of America Securities\, and Prudential Securities. A Fellow in the Mathematics of Finance Program at the Courant Institute of NYU\, his academic contributions are as significant as his professional ones. \nAn accomplished author\, Prof. Hirsa has enriched financial literature with his work on “Computational Methods in Finance” and serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Investment Strategies. \nWith a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Maryland at College Park\, Prof. Hirsa is uniquely positioned to provide profound insights into AI’s transformative role in finance and business. This event promises to be a captivating experience\, offering deep dives into AI’s current and future impact in these fields. \n \nAbout Stavros Zervoudakis: \nStavros Zervoudakis stands at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence innovation as the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Mutual of America. With a remarkable journey spanning over two decades\, Stavros has honed his expertise in data science\, machine learning\, deep learning\, natural language processing\, and cloud computing. His leadership is not just about steering the company’s AI strategy and vision but also about bringing groundbreaking AI solutions to life. \nStavros has been pivotal in driving significant business value and operational efficiency through AI. His proficiency in AI Strategy\, Product development\, Data Science pipelines\, MLOps\, AWS SageMaker\, and Dataiku Data Science Studio underscores his deep technical knowledge. Notably\, he spearheaded the development of the first two generative AI prototypes\, focusing on risk-averse and realistic outputs. Under his guidance\, dozens of AI projects were launched in three years\, with over 50% going into production and an astounding estimated 50x ROI\, as estimated by an independent firm.\nFurthermore\, his anti-money laundering models\, at a prior employer\, had been instrumental in saving approximately $200 million\, showcasing his ability to blend his technology expertise with financial acumen. \nStavros’s passion for AI extends beyond corporate walls. As an adjunct professor at New York University\, and a honorary appointee at the University of Exeter\, he shares his wealth of knowledge\, inspiring the next generation of AI professionals. Recently\, he co-authored 7 peer-reviewed publications\, spanning AI and non-AI topics. \nStavros believes in the continuous pursuit of learning\, regularly engaging in courses and workshops on AI\, machine learning\, and cloud technologies. He has been a speaker at 3 Generative AI conferences in the previous 6 months\, is an active member of the Generative AI Advisory Board spanning USA and Europe\, and has provided advisory services on AI and Customer Experience to Fortune 500 companies and several startups. \n \nAbout Ash Kalb: \nAsh Kalb is the Co-Founder of Fulcra Dynamics and Katalys (formerly 1o). Before that he was the COO / GC of Sentieo. Ash also co-founded HUMAN\, a leading cybersecurity company combatting automated online fraud\, and previously co-founded several other innovative companies. He serves on a number of boards and advises a number of technology companies including Gemini\, Unciphered\, Stirlingshire\, Filter Labs\, Triangle Digital\, NuOp and Flype. \nAsh received his law degree from Columbia Law School and worked as a Corporate/M&A attorney at Skadden\, Arps. His more recent experience has focused on working with technology\, media and telecommunications companies in a number of roles\, with responsibilities ranging from operations and product/business development to legal and regulatory matters. He studied history\, government and economics at Cornell University. \n \nAbout Amna Rana: \nAmna Rana is the Head of Growth and Cybernetic Transformation at Fulcra Dynamics Corporation.  Amna is based in NYC. With a robust background in engineering and sales\, Amna brings a wealth of experience from companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific\, Toast Inc.\, Cobalt Polymers and David Schnur Associates. \nAmna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from San Jose State University\, graduating Cum Laude\, and is proficient in English and French. Recognized for her strategic and innovative development skills\, Amna is an influential leader in technological transformation.
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Funerals with Author\, Alix Strauss (Penn Club of NY)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 8th • 6:00 PM • $15++ Per Member | $25++ Per Guest \nThe Joy of Funerals “is a dark and surprisingly buoyant novel that examines the fascination people have with death as a way to find love and connection\,” wrote Glamour in 2003 when Alix Strauss’ (NYU ’91) novel\, published by St. Martin’s Press\, debuted. Twenty years later\, this still rings true—if not more so today. \nBegun as an essay in the Lives column of The New York Times magazine\, The Joy of Funerals is written with raw wit\, mordant humor and a uniquely penetrating voice as Alix turned the spotlight on the unattractive subjects of loss\, grief and loneliness. \nJoin us Monday\, January 8th\, starting at 6:00 PM\, as we gather for a fireside chat and Q&A session with the esteemed author\, Alix Strauss. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about her compelling book\, ‘The Joy of Funerals\,’ delving into the universal experience of human loneliness. Together\, let’s explore the profound\, innate\, and essential need we share for genuine connections. \nFor more information or registration\, please click here.
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