This August, BrainStation is hosting a standout lineup of live events in NYC that bring together leaders to explore the intersection of finance, tech, and culture. Whether you’re a marketing student, future founder, or just curious about the future of financial systems, these panels offer a rare peek behind the scenes of the companies shaping how we build, brand, and bank.
Upcoming BrainStation Events
Product Evenings NYC: Rethinking Financial Systems and How Cash App Builds for Everyone
Date: August 6
Panelist: Chris Walker, Research Lead, Cash App
Description: Learn how inclusive design and research are driving innovation in one of the most widely used fintech products.
Who should attend: Aspiring researchers, product managers, and anyone interested in inclusive tech and financial equity.
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Marketing Evenings NYC: Crafting Public’s Brand at the Intersection of Finance and Culture
Date: August 16
Panelist: Zachary Dioneda, VP, Brand Marketing, Public
Description: Get an inside look at how Public is building a culturally relevant finance brand from the ground up.
Who should attend: Marketing students, brand strategists, and creatives interested in fintech and culture.
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Corner Office NYC: Leif Abraham on Building Public with Purpose
Date: August 20
Panelist: Leif Abraham, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Public
Description: Explore how mission-driven leadership helped scale Public into a next-gen investing platform.
Who should attend: Future founders, mission-oriented builders, and those looking to grow values-driven companies.
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Design Evenings NYC: Launching an AI Product in 4 Weeks
Date: September 11
Panelist: Dan Moreno, Product Designer, Captions
Description: Explore what it takes to launch an AI-powered product quickly — without sacrificing user experience.
Who should attend: UX and product design enthusiasts looking to work on fast-paced, AI-driven teams.
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Product Evenings NYC: What AI Changes About GTM Product, Pricing, and Storytelling
Date: September 25
Panelist: Nandeeta Seth, Sr. Director and Head of NA Product Monetization, TikTok
Description: Join us to learn how AI is reshaping the way teams go to market, from how products are packaged and priced to how narratives are crafted for trust, learning, and conversation.
Who should attend: Go-to-market strategists, product marketers, and builders exploring how AI is reshaping product strategy, pricing, and storytelling.
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