George Robson
Partner @ Sequoia
George became a partner at Sequoia Capital at 25 - one of the youngest ever at the storied firm. He previously led early product at Revolut, and now backs founders at Pennylane, n8n, Trade Republic, and Anterior.
Private Event
Ai in Practice - The Future of Finance
Wednesday, August 12
From 6:30 PM - 9 PM
City Winery
New York, NY
An invitation-only gathering of leading finance executives and operators exploring how AI is reshaping the future of finance.
Co-hosted by WithCoverage and Sequoia, this dinner summit will bring together a curated group of top finance leaders in NYC for candid conversations on how AI is transforming teams, workflows, decision-making, and leadership. The evening will feature discussions with industry leaders, as well as live demonstrations from finance operators showcasing how they’re applying AI in practice — from emerging workflows and tools to real-world use cases driving impact across their organizations.
Evening Agenda
6:30–7:00pm | Welcome Reception
7:00pm onward | Seated dinner with spotlight speaker insights and demos, followed by curated small-group conversation
Space is limited. RSVP required.
Max Brenner
Co-Founder & CEO @ WithCoverage
Max is the Co-founder & CEO of WithCoverage, a modern insurance and risk platform backed by Sequoia and Khosla Ventures ($42M+ raised). Previously he disrupted the financial advisory industry and built Compound into a $3B+ AUM digital family office platform.
Levi Martin
CFO @ bartaco
Levi is the Chief Financial Officer at bartaco, where he leads finance and support center operations. Prior to bartaco, he served in CFO and executive leadership roles across the restaurant and healthcare sectors, driving growth, business expansion, and M&A initiatives. Earlier in his career, Levi held leadership positions at The White House, where he helped lead a Presidential transition.
Sid Banthiya
CFO & Board Member @ Enhanced Games
Sid Banthiya is Chief Financial Officer at Enhanced Games. A veteran finance executive with more than two decades of experience across finance, strategy, and operations, Sid previously served as CFO and Chief Strategy Officer at Milk Bar and Head of Corporate Development at Blue Apron, where he led strategic partnerships and helped manage the company’s IPO.
Jared Garber
CFO @ Just Salad
Jared is Chief Financial Officer at Just Salad, where he leads the company’s financial strategy and growth initiatives. Prior to joining Just Salad, he was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and lead equity research analyst covering the restaurant sector, with coverage across 18 publicly traded restaurant companies, including several high-growth QSR and fast-casual brands.
What to expectFrom the Evening
Invite-only group of experienced leaders
~150+ senior finance executives and investors all actively thinking about how to leverage AI in their businesses today
Operator-led perspectives
Brief, practical insights from founders currently deploying AI—focused on where they’re seeing real impact, what’s working, and where they’re investing
Curated seating & targeted connections
Attendees will receive the RSVP list ahead of the event and can indicate who they’d like to meet. Dinner tables are intentionally curated to facilitate relevant, peer-level conversations
Grounded, real-world focus
Discussion centered on how AI is being applied across operationally complex, asset-heavy businesses—not abstract use cases or early-stage experimentation
FAQ
Answers toyour questions
Is there a cost to attend?
No! The gathering is fully hosted by WithCoverage. However, space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible.
What is WithCoverage?
WithCoverage is building a new standard for business insurance and risk management, pairing expert advisors with modern technology to deliver smarter coverage with greater transparency, efficiency, and protection as companies grow.
What is "The Circle" by WithCoverage?
The Circle is an invite-only community of founders, operators, and investors, hosted by WithCoverage. We bring together small groups of leaders throughout the year for curated dinners at top restaurants across the U.S. There’s no membership fee or formal commitment - just the opportunity to join future gatherings and connect with peers you’d value most. In addition to the core community, we host both focused groups (e.g., consumer, hospitality, tech, investor) and broader gatherings - like AI in Practice - to bring together leaders navigating shared themes across industries.
What is the agenda for the evening?
Welcome Drinks: 6:30-7:00pm - so folks can meet one another; Dinner: 7:00pm - We'll kick off our speaker session over appetizers and then move to smaller table discussions during entrées.
Who is coming?
Full RSVP List: To be shared ahead of the event - let us know who you want to sit next to and we’ll do our best to accommodate!
Can I bring a guest?
We may be able to accommodate your colleague. Please reach out ASAP to see if we have space left.