Introducing Emily Finkelstein, our moderator for our 2021 Annual Campaign Kickoff!

We are happy to announce that community member Emily Finkelstein will be interviewing Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, at our Annual Campaign Kickoff on May 11 at 6:30 PM!

For the past 11 years, Emily Finkelstein has worked as a C-level executive delivering big wins for technology companies. As the COO of the Inc. 500 company NextLot, she equipped auctioneers with the best technology and strategies to achieve unparalleled success and grow their businesses. As the co-founder of Tourpedo, she created a new way for music fans to watch their favorite artists’ concerts via livestream. Most recently as the CEO of BidNTime, she provided retailers, dealers, and manufacturers a way to utilize the auction method to liquidate assets.

Now, as the CEO and founder of VentureXpert Advisors, Emily and her dream team of subject-matter experts serve as a one-stop shop for all of a business’s consulting needs.  Her particular expertise is helping entrepreneurs find the most effective ways to build and scale their businesses.   

Emily kicked off her career in business and technology as an online operations and sales specialist at Google. The alignment of her passion, skill set, and entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive her career.  

Emily holds a degree in business marketing and management from the Indiana University (IU) Kelley School of Business and a degree in Sports Marketing & Management from the School of Public Health. She sits on the board of IU’s Center of Excellence for Women in Technology and is a member of the Indiana University Angel Network and the IU Founders and Funders.

Emily grew up in Roslyn, NY, in a family that was very involved in Jewish life on Long Island, which helped to foster her strong Jewish identity. Since moving to Raleigh 12 years ago in 2009, she has played an instrumental role in supporting and growing the young professional Jewish community. She served on the Board of the Raleigh Tribe and has been an active member for young professionals since the time she moved to Raleigh. Today, Emily is a Chai Club member of Chabad Young Professionals of Raleigh. She also sits on the board of the steering committee for Chabad working closely with her peers to make a difference and impact lives of young Jewish professionals in the area. She has met her close friends through the Raleigh Jewish community and hopes to be able to meet that special someone in order to build a life and family in this community as well. Emily is excited about the growth in the Raleigh- Cary area and can't wait to see what's ahead for the ever growing Jewish community.