Fall for Small Business®

Join us for an exclusive event sponsored by Morgan Stanley
and supported by McDermott, Will & Schulte
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location
23rd Floor Reception
McDermott Will & Schulte
919 Third Ave, NYC
Type
In-person

Capital Alone is Not Enough
An evening of meaningful connections, great wine and cheese, and straight talk from CEOs on what it really takes for small businesses to succeed.
An Evening of Connection and Celebration
Enjoy wine and cheese, followed by an engaging fireside chat with business leaders on what it takes for small businesses to succeed beyond funding.
Featuring keynote speaker Paul Quintero, CEO of Ascendus.
With a fireside chat moderated by Jane Veron, TAP CEO, joined by small business owners and TAP clients.
Networking
Wine & Cheese
Fireside Chat
Insights from TAP Clients
About Paul Quintero
Paul Quintero brings decades of experience in finance, community development, and organizational leadership to Ascendus. Appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2011 after serving as Chief Financial and Operating Officer, he has guided the organization through significant national expansion and transformation. Under his leadership, Ascendus strengthened its governance and operating model, expanded its geographic footprint nationwide, modernized lending and technology platforms, diversified its product offerings, and maintained strong portfolio performance. Today, Ascendus is focused on supporting entrepreneurs across their full financial journey—from access to capital to improved financial health—advancing its mission of financial ascension for all.
About Jane Veron
Jane Veron co-founded The Acceleration Project in 2012 and has served as Chief Executive Officer since its launch, growing TAP into a national network of more than 200 consultants supporting small business owners nationwide. Under her leadership, TAP broadened its advisory services in AI, finance, operations, marketing, and strategy, strengthened its model, and delivered measurable results, with the Bridgespan Group finding that every dollar invested in TAP generates ten dollars in economic impact through client revenue growth and job creation. Before TAP, Jane held strategy and marketing roles at Bain and Company and American Express, and later served as Mayor of Scarsdale, New York. She now chairs the Congressional Task Force on Jobs & the Economy under U.S. Congressman George Latimer. Today, TAP advances its mission of unlocking wealth creation and economic mobility for underresourced entrepreneurs nationwide. Jane earned a BA from Yale and an MBA from Harvard.

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