*NOTE* This event has been moved to a virtual experience. https://zoom.us/j/997785214?pwd=dkx2K0YrS2hzamNYWEk1UVlGU05pQT09
Startup Grind is an intimate fireside chat with entrepreneurs and change makers from our community. These chats are a great way for fellow entrepreneurs to learn from a change maker's journey, best practices, and prove to be a more candid look at what change looks like on a more granular level. We believe that storytelling is an essential piece of growth and Christina's story is important for all, including fellow change makers who may not see themselves represented in the current ecosystem.
Founder - A Novel Idea
Christina Rosso lives and writes in South Philadelphia with her rescue pup, Atticus Finch, and husband, Alex. Together they run an independent bookstore and event space called A Novel Idea on Passyunk. She received an MFA in Creative Writing and a MA in English from Arcadia University in 2016. Her debut collection, SHE IS A BEAST, is being published by APEP Publications in March 2020.
Read More
Christina Rosso lives and writes in South Philadelphia with her rescue pup, Atticus Finch, and husband, Alex. Together they run an independent bookstore and event space called A Novel Idea on Passyunk. She received an MFA in Creative Writing and a MA in English from Arcadia University in 2016. Her debut collection, SHE IS A BEAST, is being published by APEP Publications in March 2020. Her fiction and nonfiction work centers around gender, sexuality, and fairy tales. When she isn’t writing or working at the bookstore, she leads various writing and occult-based workshops. To learn more, visit christina-rosso.com or anovelideaphilly.com.
1776
Director of Events & Programming
See Bio
1776
CEO & Founder
A Venture for America alumna, Mariah Schmidt focuses on creating valuable experiences for our members. She’s responsible for creating programs and events across the Philadelphia region. Mariah strives to engage members, mentors, experts and community stakeholders in value driven experiences. She places relationships at the center of everything she does, and she works to live with intention.
