Leadership Development: A Collaborative Approach to Inspiring Leadership and Driving New Technology Adoption

Behind the Scenes: 3 Game-Changing Events That Lit Up NYC!

There’s nothing quite like the magic that happens when the right people come together in the right room, and over three unforgettable nights in New York City, that’s exactly what we created.

From C-Suite conversations 60 floors up to product meetups in a storm, to hands-on leadership coaching at PayPal HQ, our events this May were all about real talk, real connection, and real impact.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what went down!

Chief Innovation Dinner at Manhatta

15 C-Suite leaders. 60 floors up. One powerful night.

What happens when you bring CTOs, CEOs, Founders, and Chief Innovation Officers together over dinner in the sky? You get an evening of bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and serious connection.

Hosted at the stunning Manhatta, our Chief Innovation Dinner welcomed leaders from some of the most forward-thinking companies out there, including Bark, US Chamber of Commerce, Victoria Beckham Beauty, Enfusion, Oliver Wyman, Bloomberg, Huge, and more.

This wasn’t your average networking event…

With expert facilitation from the brilliant Teresa Brazen, we created space for high-level, honest conversations about the challenges and opportunities innovation leaders are facing right now. From leadership coaching over starters to a curated seat shuffle mid-course (yes, we really did that), every detail was designed to build real, human connection.

A huge thank you to Teresa for guiding the room with such intention, and to all our guests for bringing the energy, openness, and vulnerability. You made the night unforgettable.

Product & Design Leaders Meet-Up at Sixpoint Brewery

Rain-soaked but unstoppable.

May 14th threw some wild weather our way, torrential rain, wild winds, but that didn’t stop 30 brilliant Product and Design leaders from showing up at Sixpoint Brewery in Brookfield Place.

This was a casual meet-up with a powerful impact:

  • Great people
  • Real conversations
  • A space built for connection

Our very own Gary Charles, Director of Product at TDA, helped kick things off and set the tone for the night. From Founders to Heads of Product to Design leads, the vibe was relaxed, authentic, and deeply energising.

Massive thank you to everyone who turned up, umbrellas, soaked shoes and all, for a night of meaningful conversation and community. You’re the real MVPs

Leadership Development at PayPal HQ

50+ senior Product and Design leaders. One powerful theme: leading through change.

On May 15th, we partnered with PayPal and leadership coach Teresa Brazen to host one of our most impactful events yet: ‘Leadership Development: A Collaborative Approach to Inspiring Leadership and Driving New Technology Adoption.’

Held at PayPal HQ in NYC, we welcomed a powerhouse group of Product, Design, and Engineering leaders to explore what it means to lead with intention in the face of constant change.

What went down:

  • A hands-on coaching workshop with Teresa Brazen
  • A live panel featuring PayPal’s Mark Kozlowski, Nick Ward, and Richard Porter, Adobe’s TB Bardlavens and Rania Svoronou from Citi.
  • Big conversations around cross-functional leadership and tech adoption
  • Drinks, laughter, and new relationships that we know will last

A massive thank you to Teresa for the powerful facilitation, and to PayPal for being incredible partners and generous hosts.

Shout out to our very own Kim, Andy, and Gary for flying out and representing TDA in the best possible way.

And to all our guests, thank you for your energy, honesty, and wisdom. You turned this event into something truly special!

The Wrap-Up

These nights weren’t about name tags and surface-level chat, they were about creating real connections, sharing real insight, and pushing the boundaries of leadership and innovation together.

Stay tuned, we’ve got more events on the horizon!

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