Work-Bench is excited to welcome Jeff Lawson, Co-Founder & CEO of Twilio, for a fireside chat on "Unleashing Rapid Growth with a Developer Mindset."

Jeff founded the cloud communications platform in 2008 and took the company public in 2016. Now, Twilio is among the world’s five fastest growing tech companies with a valuation that has tripled since March 2020, with more than 200K customers, 8 million developers, and over $2B in ARR.

Jeff has developed a unique playbook on how to tap the full potential of software developers at Twilio, and will dive into:

- Why do developers matter more than ever?
- How do you create a developer-led culture?
- How do you attract and retain top talent in today's competitive environment?
- How can developers help you make better decisions and close customers?

​We'll also feature an enterprise startup demo from Elizabeth Lawler, Co-Founder and CEO of AppLand. AppLand helps organizations keep their software architecture aligned, clean, and secure through application observability and analysis tools purpose built for developers.

City & State and Crown Castle present "The Economic Benefits of 5G." Panelists will open by discussing what 5G is and how, once fully deployed, it will impact almost every aspect of modern life. They will address frequently asked questions about 5G – including, but not limited to, the technology necessary to make it a success, health and safety concerns as well as widely debunked conspiracy theories. The panel will then turn its attention to the power of 5G to help New York in its post-pandemic recovery, with a particular focus on both education and healthcare. Topics for discussion will include the potential for revenue generation and job creation by investing in 5G, as well as the existing roadblocks – policy and otherwise – that are standing in the way of realizing these benefits.

Join ERA on 4/20 to participate in our panel discussion featuring some of NYC’s top founders, and apply for the opportunity to pitch your startup. Applications are open for ERA’s Summer 2021 Accelerator Program! Apply Today: https://www.eranyc.com/apply/

ERA invests $100K in seed funding with the potential for follow-on funding and gives entrepreneurs access to NYC’s largest mentor network of 500+ industry leaders and the strongest alumni network of 226+ companies. 
Application Deadline: April 26, 2021; Program Start Date: June 21st

Join ERA on 4/6 and apply for the opportunity to pitch your company and get feedback from our featured guest VC. Applications are open for ERA’s Summer 2021 Accelerator Program! Apply Today: https://www.eranyc.com/apply/

ERA invests $100K in seed funding with the potential for follow-on funding and gives entrepreneurs access to NYC’s largest mentor network of 500+ industry leaders and the strongest alumni network of 226+ companies. 
Application Deadline: April 26, 2021; Program Start Date: June 21st

Join ERA to celebrate NYC’s vibrant female founder community. Learn from a panel discussion featuring some of NYC’s top women founders and investors, and apply for the opportunity to pitch your startup. Applications are open for ERA’s Summer 2021 Accelerator Program! Apply Today: https://www.eranyc.com/apply/

ERA invests $100K in seed funding with the potential for follow-on funding and gives entrepreneurs access to NYC’s largest mentor network of 500+ industry leaders and the strongest alumni network of 226+ companies. 
Application Deadline: April 26, 2021; Program Start Date: June 21st

Interested in applying to a tech accelerator? Join our team for an interactive webinar/Q&A to discuss how to apply to an accelerator and what accelerators look for when evaluating founders and early stage businesses. The webinar will also cover ERA’s program and the value for companies and founders. Applications are open for ERA’s Summer 2021 Accelerator Program! Apply Today: https://www.eranyc.com/apply/

ERA invests $100K in seed funding with the potential for follow-on funding and gives entrepreneurs access to NYC’s largest mentor network of 500+ industry leaders and the strongest alumni network of 226+ companies. 
Application Deadline: April 26, 2021; Program Start Date: June 21st

Join ERA on 3/9 and apply for the opportunity to pitch your company and get feedback from our featured guest VC. Applications are open for ERA’s Summer 2021 Accelerator Program! Apply Today: https://www.eranyc.com/apply/

ERA invests $100K in seed funding with the potential for follow-on funding and gives entrepreneurs access to NYC’s largest mentor network of 500+ industry leaders and the strongest alumni network of 226+ companies. 
Application Deadline: April 26, 2021; Program Start Date: June 21st

Join ERA to celebrate NYC’s vibrant and diverse founder community. Learn from a panel discussion featuring some of NYC’s top founders and investors, and apply for the opportunity to pitch your startup.

ERA invests $100K in seed funding with the potential for follow-on funding and gives entrepreneurs access to NYC’s largest mentor network of 500+ industry leaders and the strongest alumni network of 226+ companies. 
Application Deadline: April 26, 2021; Program Start Date: June 21st

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