Operators Guild

OG Peninsula / South Bay members gathered for an evening on the private patio at Hurrica, a new waterfront spot featuring live jellyfish, great food, and unbeatable vibes! They tackled everything from the current state of the VC landscape and the evolving job market to holiday travel plans — Morocco, Tokyo, and classic coastal road trips are all on the docket for some! Thanks to Michael Safro and Stifel Bank for sponsoring, and to everyone who came out: Shuchi Bhargava, Brian Buchholz, James Chou, Kate DeLeo-Joglekar, Mike Duncan, Ryan Fong, Lyonna Lam Furtado, Julie Greenberg, Michelle Ma, Peleg Israeli, Ted Kao, Khim W Lee, Matt McBride, Kevin H. O'Connor, Steve Rubinstein, Jaideep Singh, M.G. Thibaut, Jason Tsai, and Yvonne W.

The OG #SanFrancisco chapter gathered for an evening of great food and deep discussions on the future of Ops & Finance. We were joined by a stellar group of leaders, including James Chou, Erin Anderson, Aron Kirschner, Lauren Kim, Trish Emhof, Neoshi Chhadva, Jason Mighdoll, Jason Randoing, Rohit Divate, Kirsten Michler, Tiffany Ly, Sungwoo Chon, Russ Fagaly, Ted Kao, and Michael Golub. Thank you to our sponsors, Patrick Kealy III & Eli Jawed and Niural, and John Glasgow and Campfire, for making the night possible. Events like this serve as a reminder of how innovation fuels the future of ops and finance. Here’s to driving forward with fresh ideas and stronger connections!

Our #NYC chapter enjoyed excellent conversation with a great small group for a casual happy hour. It was fantastic to welcome several new members who joined within the last couple of months — exciting times ahead for our community! A special thanks to our leads, Abigail Keene-Babcock, Aryn Castle, and Chase Mazur, for making this gathering happen. Looking forward to more events like this! Cheers to everyone who came out—we'll see you at the next one! 🥂

We had an amazing time with a group of OGers on the beautiful San Francisco Bay, with a front-row seat to the Blue Angels air show! ✈️ A huge thank you to Christopher Johnke and Cushman & Wakefield for sponsoring this unforgettable event. There’s something truly special about bringing our community together in such a dynamic setting — thank you to everyone who joined!

We had an incredible time at our first OG Happy Hour during #TechWeek as operators came together to connect, swap insights, and enjoy some fantastic food and drinks. Thanks to our amazing sponsors Newmark, Fidelity Private Shares, and VISTRA, for their support in making this event possible. #TechWeek is dedicated to strengthening our community and driving innovation, and this was just the beginning. A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special!

Amazing night at the #Montreal launch! A packed house, great connections, and tons of new faces! Thank you to Vincent Baldwin and Roynat Capital / Scotiabank, as well as our leads Daniel Trang and Wassim Karawani, CFA, for making it happen.

What a fantastic evening at Rumi’s Kitchen! Amazing food, great drinks, and even better conversations with #Atlanta OG members during Venture Atlanta. Huge thanks to our leads, Nicholas Tarnoff and Maxwell Bonnie, and to Logan Holland and our sponsor, Arc, for making it all happen! We couldn’t have asked for better company — Stuart Goldstein, Caroline Claiborne, Rachel Katz, Brandon Prather, Jaclyn Spangler, Emily Price, and Natalie Werve—you all made the night one to remember. If you're a finance or operations leader looking for your community, check out OG: https://hubs.la/Q01V6MZj0

What happens when OG #SanFrancisco members meet at Che Fico for an evening of unscripted conversations? Lively debates about... pizza toppings! 😂 🍕 The night was filled with amazing food, great drinks, and equally great company. The group—Aayush Daftari, Anelya Grant, Trish Emhof, Patrick Mullin,Kathryn Quinn, Melissa A Blanchard, David Campos, Riku Lindholm, and Carl-Christoph Reckers—made the night unforgettable. Shoutout to Jennifer Hotes for leading the charge and Scott Tithof and Sequoia for sponsoring.

OG #LosAngeles, what a night! Our gathering at Little City Farm LA was beyond incredible. OG members were treated to a beautiful farm-to-table experience curated by Rosalynn Supper Club's Chef Jasper Lynn. Beyond the amazing food, the event was filled with top operators, founders, and investors sharing insights and ideas that had us all thinking deeply about the future of work, AI, and the importance of mentorship. A special thanks to our chapter leads Hogan L. and Melanie Rohat-Meheust for helping us make this happen! And to sponsors Justworks, Armanino, Runway, and Stifel Financial Corp. for their support!

🎉 The Operators Guild #Boston Chapter is officially live, and the energy at our launch event was unmatched. The Boston startup ecosystem is full of innovative finance and ops leaders, and it was fantastic to connect with so many of them. Thank you to everyone who came out—both current and prospective members. We’re excited to build a strong community here. Big shoutout to Molly Gunderson, Micah Rowland, and Dave Aaron for leading the launch, and to our sponsors, Armanino and Brex, for making it all possible.