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About Us

Empowering Business Growth through Quality Referrals and Strategic Connections

Our Values

PRESENCE

Being fully present means actively participating and engaging in our networking events. It involves showing up consistently, contributing to discussions, and being genuinely involved in the community. Presence fosters trust and builds stronger, more meaningful connections with fellow members.

EXPERINCE

We speak from experience and believe in the power of sharing our journeys. Every member brings unique experiences that enrich our collective knowledge. By engaging in regular meetings, speaker sessions, and triad gatherings, we learn from each other’s successes and challenges, continually growing together.

VALUE

We are committed to providing value in every interaction. This means offering insights, sharing resources, and supporting each other’s business goals. By engaging to build value, we create a culture of mutual benefit and sustained professional growth.

OUTCOMES

We own our outcomes, focusing on achieving tangible results through our networking efforts. Our commitment is to facilitate real business growth through quality referrals and strategic connections. By taking responsibility for our outcomes, we ensure that our efforts lead to measurable success for all members.

Founding

26x Networking was founded in 2022 by George Bischof, who, after missing the pre-pandemic in-person networking, aimed to revive the value of face-to-face connections. George’s extensive experience in various networking groups over 21 years highlighted the importance of personal trust and direct follow-ups, leading to the creation of 26x. This group successfully reinstates the personal touch of networking, from sharing coffee to exchanging business cards, offering a platform for professionals to connect in a structured and meaningful way.

Our Philosophy

At 26x Networking, we embrace an abundance mentality, believing there's plenty of business for everyone. Our group is open to professionals from all industries, company sizes, and levels of seniority, including founders, CEOs, and sales reps. We aim to be a part of the ecosystem of referral-based networking, welcoming anyone who values meeting in person, sharing insights, and fostering business relationships.

Our Mission

Our mission is to facilitate business growth through strong, supportive relationships by providing a structured environment for professionals to meet, connect, and refer business to one another. Join us to experience the power of in-person networking and be part of a community dedicated to mutual success.

Join Us Today!

We invite those seeking structured networking opportunities to join us. Meet a well-rounded group of professionals, share advice, connections, business cards, and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee together.

Meet the Members

George Bischof is the owner and Managing Attorney of The Wills & Trusts Firm and has been in the estate planning business for over 20 years. He is dedicated to helping his clients protect their assets for the future of themselves and their loved ones.

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George Bischof

T&E Attorney

Ira Rovitz is a commercial real estate specialist dealing with complicated issues that support business growth strategies. He works with corporate real estate departments and C-suite executives who may not have the resources to navigate the complexities of a particular real estate transaction

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Ira Rovitz

Commercial Real Estate Broker

Lauren Folland is a Small Business Consultant for Paychex. She prides herself in her work, helping clients to pay their employees consitantly and on time.

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Lauren Wogan

HR and Insurance

Graham Johnson is a Senior at Colgate University and intern at The Wills & Trusts Firm who has taken his networking to the next level as he looks to jumpstart his law career.

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Graham Johnson

Law Intern

Nance L. Schick is an employment attorney and mediator and the founder of Third Ear Conflict Resolution. A litigator for more than 20 years, she now focuses her practice on helping employers maintain compliance while also guiding them and their employees to resolve workplace disputes out of court.

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Nance Schick

Employment Attorney

Kristin Bischof is a licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Julia B Fee Sotheby's Realty. She is based in their Bronxville office but serves all of lower Westchester county. She has sold over $155 million dollars of real estate in her 17+ years in the business. She works with both buyers and sellers to achieve . She is highly regarded by clients and peers for her knowledge of the market, familiarity with the area and commitment to clients and the ability to close even the most difficult of transactions. ​

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Kristin Bischof

Real Estate Broker

Sam Curcio is a trusted business broker at Transworld Business Advisors of NY.  Sam sells the American Dream by helping entrepreneurs through their business exit. Sam has a focus on main street M&A, and his clients are typically privately held companies doing 1MM+ in revenue. 

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Sam Curcio

Business Broker

A.J. Bosco is Special Counsel at Zeichner Ellman & Krause where he specializes in Financial Services Regulation, including representing companies and individuals before the SEC, FINRA, the New York State Department of Financial Service and other regulators. He conducts, manages and supervises internal investigations; and assesses and remediates compliance risks.  A.J. is a member of the City Bar’s Compliance Committee and an adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law.

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A.J. Bosco

Attorney, Investigations

Charles Zivancev is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with 20 years of experience serving the Manhattan and Brooklyn residential markets.  With over $300M in closed sales, he is intimately familiar with every aspect of residential properties in New York City, including coops, condos and townhouses.

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Charles Zivancev

Residential Real Estate Broker

Jay Shah is an IRS Enrolled Agent. He offers personalized tax solutions and guidance with over 15 years of expertise in tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. He is committed to building long-term business relationships and looks forward to earning your trust as a reliable partner.

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Jay Shah

IRS Enrolled Agent

Since 2018, Gustavo Juarez has been the proud owner and principal attorney of Juarez Law P.C., a full-service law firm specializing in immigration and nationality law. With a strong background in international affairs, he offers a unique and comprehensive approach to meet the needs of his clients, regardless of their race, national origin, political or socioeconomic status. 

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Gustavo Juarez

Immigration Attorney

RC is just a small-town guy with a big-city mentality, bridging the gap between interactive technology and mundane branding solutions. He hates the saying “think outside the box” because… who needs a box?! Why put yourself inside of one in the first place?! If you need interactive virtual tours, content creation or digital business cards… he's your guy!

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RC Cepeda

Digital Marketer

Larry Teitle is the Director of Investigations at Integrated Security Services. He has been a licensed private investigator since 1984 and has worked at Integrated Security Services since 2005.  Larry specializes in background investigations, locating missing people and surveillance concentrating on civil, criminal, and domestic cases.   

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Larry Teitle

Private Investigations

Philip Segal is a non-practicing attorney who specializes in business and financial investigations. He conducts human due diligence for investors, finds assets for litigators and parties in divorce and does trademark and other intellectual property investigations. As a former editor at the Asian Wall Street Journal, Phil knows his way around business and finance as well as legal documents – a combination not every investigator can offer.

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Phil Segal

Investigations

Alex Christopher is a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.  Joining from HSBC's Private Bank, Alex advises high net worth families on customized strategies to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth effectively. He focuses on entrepreneurs, financial executives, and real estate investors.

 

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Alex Christopher

Financial Advisor

Paul Fern is an Associate Director – Investments in the Oppenheimer & Co Inc Chrysler East branch in New York City. Paul works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, and small-to-mid sized businesses to navigate complexities of wealth.

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Paul Fern

Financial Advisor

Dennis Galante, well known as Mr. Manhattan, is a real estate broker with over 30 years of residential real estate experience. He has a passion for connecting buyers and sellers, and is known among friends, family, and clients as a trustworthy, ethical, and diligent individual, making him one of the best people to help your dreams of urban home ownership come true.

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Dennis Galante

Real Estate Broker

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