Manhattan-Born Entrepreneur’s Mission to Forge Connectivity in a Disconnected World Takes keepwith to New York City
*keepwith attends 11th Annual IPO Summit and NFL Day, films documentary, and hosts Fierce Women's Dinner in NYC.*
*NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 /* Amidst the towering skyscrapers and the ceaseless hum of New York City last week,keepwith, an innovative digital networking platform that helps people to methodically build more meaningful networks, unveiled the next steps in its mission to reinvent networking. keepwith's CEO and Founder, Megan Burke Roudebush, an upper Manhattan-born entrepreneur, is redefining the power of human connectivity in response to the global human isolation and loneliness crisis.
Founder Megan Burke Roudebush with Fierce Girl statue
in front of the New York Stock Exchange
Last week, Burke Roudebush's journey brought her to the 11th Annual IPO Summit hosted at NYSE, a landmark event for keepwith as it prepares for its own IPO-a testament to its financial growth and its profound societal impact. Amid the backdrop of this pivotal summit and its accompanying NFL Day, where keepwith encountered key opportunities to network and build relationships within the national sports ecosystem, Burke Roudebush hosted a powerful testament to her belief in the strength of in-person connections: keepwith's inaugural Fierce Women's Dinner. This gathering of influential women across industries was more than a networking event; it was a celebration of solidarity and shared ambition, reflecting keepwith's ethos of fostering genuine, authentic, real-world relationships through digital facilitation.
Inaugural Fierce Women's Dinner
Burke Roudebush said, "keepwith was elated to be in NYC last week to return to the New York Stock Exchange for its IPO Readiness Summit and to participate in the Summit's NFL Day. New York City is my hometown, a fitting place for us to reveal our plans for keepwith, and over the last several days, we lived and breathed the network effect as we participated in NYSE events, networked with NFL luminaries, and experienced the support of key people who have believed in keepwith along our journey. We are excited about where we are heading."
To round out its visit, keepwith worked with film industry professionals to create a documentary about the entrepreneurial journey of its founder. The documentary unfolding the keepwith story aims to illuminate a path for female entrepreneurs in tech, chronicling the company's rise and the personal journey of its founder. It's an inspirational tale underscoring how innovative ideas, born from personal experiences, can evolve into impactful solutions to global issues. The film is due out this year. Executive Producers Veantea Burnside and Burke Roudebush are partnering with People Media (production) to make the documentary. Burnside is also directing the film.
keepwith CEO + Founder Megan Burke Roudebush in the Inwood section of Northern Manhattan
Burke Roudebush's narrative-from the streets of the Inwood section of Northern Manhattan to the prestigious steps of the NYSE at the southernmost tip of Manhattan island-is a compelling story of ambition, community, and the enduring power of human connection. It's a narrative that resonates with aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women, proving that a mission-driven business can flourish while remaining true to its core values.
The universal relevance of keepwith's mission has garnered the support of icons such as NBA Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson and his Managing Partner at The Sampson Group, Jeff Johnson. Their alliance with keepwith underscores the platform's crucial role in societal well-being and their commitment to nurturing female and underrepresented tech founders at the convergence of sports, business, and technology. Both joined keepwith in New York City, saying, "We champion the power of networking and relationships, as keepwith is committed to fostering strong connections. With the Surgeon General highlighting loneliness as a health crisis, keepwith is actively addressing this issue. We are here to support keepwith because we believe this is a big idea. As the CEO and Founder, Megan has positioned keepwith, utilizing cutting-edge technology to create a space where authentic, meaningful connections thrive and we wanted to be here to learn more. We are going to be announcing something special in the coming weeks."
Ralph Sampson (NBA Hall of Famer), Jeff Johnson (Managing Partner at The Sampson Group)
and Megan Burke Roudebush (CEO + Founder, keepwith) on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange,
Approximately 60% of people in the United States report feeling lonely, with isolation a primary cause, and over 50% struggle to keep up with their network connections. To help combat these issues, keepwith leverages SaaS to provide technology and education that bring individuals together, not apart.
keepwith tech's air-traffic control-esque hub
Burke Roudebush's initiative is a clarion call highlighting the instrumental role female entrepreneurs play in harnessing technology to solve real-world problems. keepwith's model for networking offers a blueprint for how businesses can have a tangible, positive effect on society.
As keepwith expands its reach, it continues to resonate with those seeking genuine connections, while confronting the loneliness epidemic. Supported by impactful advocates and a compelling narrative through its documentary, keepwith is leading a change championed by a visionary woman committed to making a real difference.
Discover more about this groundbreaking platform at keepwith.com and be part of setting a new standard for how we connect, for real, in the digital age.keepwith: real networking, powered up
About keepwith®
keepwith® is a groundbreaking digital networking platform that uses cutting-edge technology to facilitate meaningful connections among people. Designed as air traffic control for strategic and safe networking, keepwith® empowers users to forge impactful relationships in the digital realm and in real life. With an unwavering commitment to curing human isolation, helping people connect meaningfully and using innovation to solve the world's challenges with real relationship building, keepwith® redefines the future of networking.
To learn more, please visit keepwith.com or contact:
Megan Burke Roudebush
megan@keepwith.com
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