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About the Event​​‍

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There's nothing like a supportive group of women in tech to help you get unblocked!

​​Whether you're trying to navigate a tricky job search, your company's performance review cycle, or just a difficult conversation with a co-worker... we got you!

Join Career Office Hours to get advice from a professional career coach. Plus, supportive peers who've been there and can share their own experiences.

​​This event is an open Q&A format so bring your most pressing career qs—or just come to listen, learn, and support your fellow Tech Ladies.

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About Your Host
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Kelly is a mental health counselor turned career coach and DEI advocate with over 15 years of experience. She’s worked as a career coach at NYU’s engineering school, in the software engineering bootcamp space, and now at Tech Ladies, where she specializes in supporting underrepresented genders in tech. You’ll find Kelly around the community hosting events, leading career coaching sessions, and connecting members with valuable resources.
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About Tech Ladies‍

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​​Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 100,000 members.

We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!

Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.

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Stock options sound exciting… but do you know how they actually fit into your financial future?

​Whether you're negotiating a new job offer, working at a startup with high growth potential, or sitting on unexercised options—this conversation is for you.

​Join financial advisor Rebecca Pino and startup CFO Kim Walch for a candid, practical breakdown of:

​What equity options actually are (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs—broken down simply).

​How to think about equity in the context of your entire financial plan.

When to exercise, when to sell, and what to consider before doing either.

​Tax traps, vesting schedules, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

​What it really means to have "potential" equity on paper vs. in real life.

​You’ll walk away with clarity, next steps, and a better understanding of how equity impacts your wealth-building journey—whether you’re just getting started or have $1M on paper and don’t know what to do next.\ \ Target Audience:

Speaker Information:\ \ Kim Walch is a strategic and hands-on Fractional CFO with 20 years of experience scaling startups, leading finance teams, and building operational infrastructure from the ground up. She's worked across SaaS, consumer, and mobile businesses — from pre-seed to post-Series B — delivering clarity, confidence, and structure through every phase of growth. With a background that spans accounting, FP\&A, legal ops, HR, and investor relations, she specializes in being the steady hand that early-stage companies can rely on.

Now, as the Founder of Rio Finance, she leads a full-service finance and accounting firm purpose-built for early-stage startups. She supports founders from the earliest days with everything from monthly close and cash flow forecasting to financial modeling, board reporting, and operational strategy.\ \ Learn more about Kim: kim@rio-finance.com

Rebecca Pino, MBA, BFA is a Licensed Financial Advisor and the founder of Money Her Way, a platform dedicated to empowering women through financial literacy and behavior-based money education. With a strong background in finance and business, she helps women build tailored financial plans that align with their goals, values, and unique money stories. Known for making complex financial concepts simple and actionable, Rebecca blends expertise in wealth management with a passion for coaching, teaching women how to confidently manage their money and fund the lives they truly want.****

Learn more about Rebecca: pino@hallidayfinancial.com\ \ More Details:

1. ​​We will email you login information upon registration, one week, 1 day, and 1 hour before the event.
2. ​​FYI: Ticket sales stop an hour before the start of an event to ensure everyone gets the log-in info
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5. ​​This event will be recorded. All registered attendees will receive a recording via email.
6. ​​Please also note that we are unable to provide refunds after the event has ended.

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​​Tech Ladies events are open to all genders.

​​Please review our Code of Conduct before attending a Tech Ladies event.

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The community you love - now IRL!

​​Join us for a night of thoughtful connections and inspirational programming with other women in tech who share your interests.

​​The networking will be low-pressure, the dress code is casual, and the vibes will be 🔥.

​​How to Join 

​​Capacity for this event is limited. Please request an invite if you want to join us! Pro Members will be given priority, and we’ll share remaining invites on a first-come, first-serve basis.

​​Not in NYC? Check out the Events Calendar to see when we’re coming to a city near you! (We also host virtual events.)

​​Event Sponsor

​​PepsiCo is one of the world's largest CPG companies, hosting a variety of brands you love, including Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, and Lays. 

​​A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. 

​​PepsiCo is currently hiring across Data, Software Engineering, IT and Transformation. Sign up to learn more.

​​About Tech Ladies

​​Tech Ladies is a worldwide community for women in tech with more than 150,000 members. We provide resources and support for women in tech to learn, network, and grow their careers, including access to an exclusive job board, events, and networking opportunities. Join for free!

​​Our events are open to all genders. Please review our Code of Conduct.

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Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!

This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives

We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.

Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team

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What to expect:

💡 Powerhouse Keynotes + Panels\ Hear from top leaders across engineering, product, investing, and entrepreneurship — including:

• Anuradha Muralidharan, COO at Expensify
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• Amanda Herson, Partner at Founder Collective\ ...and more trailblazers shaping the future of tech.

💡 Breakout Sessions & Interactive Workshops\ Go deep on everything from career growth and cross-functional collaboration to building your next big thing.

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✨ Join us as we gather 150+ senior women, rising leaders, and bold thinkers from across tech to talk candidly about what’s working, what’s broken — and what’s next.

🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟

Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!

This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives

We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.

Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team

🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟

Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!

This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives

We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.

Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team

🌟 Stay in the Loop - Join Our Monthly Tech Ladies Virtual Meetup! 🌟

Calling all women in tech! Whether you're writing code, managing projects, building teams, designing experiences, or driving strategy, this space is for YOU!

This is your monthly check-in to:\ 💡 Explore the latest trends and topics in tech and beyond\ 🛠️ Get support on career moves, workplace challenges, and big decisions\ 🤝 Connect and network with fellow Tech Ladies from across industries\ 🗣️ Share your ideas for future events, themes, and community initiatives

We’re proud to have Robin Zavacky Ponce as your host—Head of Events at a growing tech startup and alum of Intuit, Meta, and Google. Robin brings a deep understanding of the challenges we face—and a passion for creating space that uplifts and connects.

Come as you are. Let’s build something meaningful, together.\ \ - The Tech Ladies Team