Decoding Deal Flow: An Insider's Perspective - #NYFinTechWeek

Apr 24, 10:00 PM – Apr 25, 1:00 AM (UTC)

New York City

The Yard: Herald Square, 106 West 32nd Street, New York, 10001

Join Ella Cook, co-founder of DFX, at New York FinTech Week on April 24th to learn how her platform is changing debt and equity deals. In a talk specifically aimed at investors and fintech founders, Ella will share her vision for the future of private capital. Learn about streamlined deal flow and connect with other investors and startup founders.

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About this event

Join Startup Grind during New York FinTech Week for an exclusive fireside chat with Ella Molony Cook, a visionary founder behind Deal Flow Xchange (DFX), a platform revolutionizing private capital transactions.

In this session, Ella will share her journey building DFX, offering a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of fintech and capital raising. Learn how she is working to streamline connections between investors, lenders, and founders, and discover her vision for an innovative approach to debt and equity deals.

This event is a must-attend for:

  • Fintech Startup Founders: Gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of capital raising and building strategic investor relationships.
  • Investors: Explore the future of deal flow and discover how DFX is creating efficient, targeted opportunities in the private capital markets.
  • Industry Professionals: Network with key players in the fintech ecosystem and stay ahead of the latest trends.

Ella's diverse entrepreneurial background — coupled with her passion for empowering businesses — provides a targeted lens on the challenges and opportunities within the fintech space.

Tickets for this event include food and drinks, as well as exclusive access to this multi-faceted entrepreneur who will share:

  • The inspiration behind Deal Flow Xchange and its mission to transform private capital transactions.
  • Strategies for fintech startups to effectively connect with investors and secure funding. 👈
  • Her vision for the future of DFX and its planned expansion into equity deals.
  • The importance of community and networking in the fintech world.

You'll also meet dozens of other high-performing entrepreneurs who are creating their next big thing. Seriously, it's some of the best founder networking in the city.

Getting a ticket guarantees admission. No waitlisting.

We're meeting LIVE AND IN-PERSON at The Yard, a coworking space at the intersection of innovation, creativity, design, & play -- with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Philly, and DC -- with a variety of shared and private workspace options. If you are interested in learning more or scheduling a visit, you can do so here.

And don't miss our recurring founder social events over coffee or cocktails. It's a great opportunity for operators to network with each other to share best practices and find new resources to build your startup the right way. See our full event lineup here.

Speaker

  • Ella Molony Cook

    Deal Flow Xchange

    Co-founder

When

When

April 24 – 25, 2025
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM (UTC)

Agenda

10:00 PMNetworking with food & drinks
11:00 PMConversation with Ella Molony Cook
12:00 AMMeet Ella + more networking

Organizers

  • Joshua Ness

    IEEE

    Director, Startup Grind

  • Tova Feldheim

    Blueprints CX

    Cofounder

  • Arjun Mehta

    Off Campus Ai

    Co-founder

  • Jenny Sumeragi

    CEO & Founder, JS Global Investment

  • Paul GUILLARD

    Chief of Staff / BizOps / Project Manager / BD

  • Prianka Ball

  • Benji Decker

  • Franziska Oschmannn

  • Daniel Silver

    IntegratedMarketers

    Owner

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