Description

We are pleased to introduce Ramiro Rodriguez as this month's guest speaker. Ramiro is an expert coder who cofounded Code the Dream, a nonprofit that prepares immigrants and other minorities for work in tech. He will be sharing with us his experiences in entrepreneurship and overcoming adversity.

Prior to the plated dinner being served, we’ll have our networking hour from 6-7 PM on the spacious upper floor of Cantina 18, giving you a chance to mingle with other professionals in the community. As dinner gets underway, we'll hear from Ramiro. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, plus the remainder of the evening available for more mingling. It’s sure to be a great time and we hope you can make it!

Dinner pricing includes a salad, entrée (including a vegetarian option), sides, and dessert. Soda, tea, or water are included in the cost of the meal; a full cash bar is available with a wide selection of beer, wine, well drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Because there is a limited capacity for this event, we recommend advance registration. 

The event menu:

• First Course: Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho (Basil Oil, Herbed Croutons)
• Second Course: 18 Seaboard Woodfired Meatloaf (Goat Cheese Mashed, Spinach, Worcestershire Sauce) -or- Mushroom Tomato Ragout Over Grit Cakes (Sweet Pepper Grit Cakes, Spinach, Tomato Romesco)
• Third Course: Panna Cotta (Blueberry Compote)

About Our Speaker

As a Cornell graduate, Ramiro Rodriguez applies his coding skills to his own business, Riivet. He also teaches coding and business development to under-represented minorities who want to break into the tech world.

Originally from Mexico, Ramiro moved to the United States as a child. He excelled in school and earned a scholarship to Cornell University. He has a degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Cornell.

He co-founded Code the Dream and also founded Riivet, an events broadcasting company that focuses on motor sports. In his free time, Ramiro enjoys sampling food from around the world. He has completed 4 Iron Man Triathlons.

Please note: We continue to monitor COVID conditions and guidelines. At present, this event will still occur in person. Should something change to where it needs to be canceled, notice and full refunds will be given. We ask that you follow CDC and local guidelines & requirements, as well as what is best for your respective situation. While this will undoubtedly be a fantastic event, it is not worth risking your health or that of loved ones if you are at high-risk or in frequent contact with those who are. If you are not safely able to attend this event, just know we look forward to having you at a future event!