CEO Roundtables New York

Startup Pitch Events NYC: 5 Founders on Stage

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in New York.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-pitch-events-nyc-5-founders-on-stage-tickets-1999715171910?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** **You've been running the idea past ChatGPT. ChatGPT has never once told you it wouldn't work. Tonight you get a room that will.** Five founders, five minutes each, on a Fifth Avenue rooftop in Manhattan. Wednesday. **Three reasons people come back** * You get a table, not a lap of the room. You pick a topic the room voted on and stay there for the hour, instead of wandering with a drink looking for a gap in somebody else's conversation. * You get a stage short enough to be honest. Five minutes each, no slides read out loud, then the room asks questions. The questions are the good part. * You get the hour after. The stage ends, nobody's performing any more, and the floor stays open. That's the hour people actually remember. **Your ticket is also a login** Most events end when you walk out. This one hands you a link: your profile, who else is coming before you get there, a group chat for this specific Wednesday, and a recap afterwards of who you actually met. Then you land in the New York space and stay there. That's where the second conversation happens, the one you meant to have before the room got loud. Free with your ticket, on the web or in Telegram: [ascentvalley.com/community](https://ascentvalley.com/community "https://ascentvalley.com/community") **Is this your room?** Yes, if you're building something, anywhere from the first line of code to Series A. Or you run a function at a company that's scaling, write the code, do the hiring, or you're still deciding whether to start. Probably not, if what you're picturing is a room full of investors. How that actually works is further down, and it's better than the picture. **Want the stage?** Apply at ascentvalley.com/pitch. Five founders an evening, and we answer everybody, including the people we don't pick. Applying is free, but you do need a ticket, because we check the order number. Never pitched before? Five minutes is short enough that it's over before the nerves have finished arriving. **What we don't promise, and what we do instead** We don't promise an investor will be in the room on any given Wednesday. Angels and people who work at funds come, some Wednesdays several of them, and we won't tell you in advance who's coming, because we don't know. We don't run a judging panel, hand out a prize, or keep a leaderboard. Here's what doesn't depend on who walks in that night. Your application to the stage becomes your profile in our startup directory, and a person reads it, not a scoring script. Once you're verified, that profile sits in front of the funds and angels in our network, and they ask for the introduction themselves when your company matches what they're actually looking for. You choose whether you're in the weekly digest and you can leave it any time. We never sell your details, we don't take equity, we don't take a cut of your round, and we don't give investment advice. Which means the room on Wednesday isn't the whole opportunity. It's the part you can see: [ascentvalley.com/pitch](https://ascentvalley.com/pitch "https://ascentvalley.com/pitch") **Why it's worth a Wednesday** Watching somebody explain their company in five minutes teaches you more about explaining yours than another evening alone with the deck. You'll hear the question you've been quietly avoiding get asked out loud to somebody else, and you get to watch how they handle it. That skill travels. It works on a first date, in a performance review, and at the dinner where somebody asks what you do and you've got twenty seconds before their eyes move on. So bring the friend who keeps saying they have an idea. Five minutes on that stage is the shortest distance between having an idea and finding out what a room full of strangers thinks of it.

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer NYC

**Startup networking event in NYC for founders, investors and tech talent**. Meet builders and connect with Ascent Valley community. Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated startup networking event in NYC Manhattan. Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP:** [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-networking-new-york-founders-investors-talent-mixer-tickets-1987708214778?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) ***Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.*** **💡 Why This Event Is Different** Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event. 🤝 **What to Expect** **Interactive Networking** Structured networking rounds where participants briefly introduce themselves, share current challenges and explore collaboration opportunities. **Talent Corner** Recruiters and hiring managers can briefly share open positions, while engineers and operators can introduce their skills and interests. **Startup Conversations** Open discussions about fundraising, product development, growth and startup challenges. **👥 Who Should Attend** • Startup founders • Investors and angels • Engineers and builders • Operators and product managers • Recruiters and HR professionals • Sales and business development professionals • Job seekers interested in startups • Newcomers to the NYC Manhattan tech ecosystem **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup. Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. [Apply by sending your pitch](https://ascentvalley.com/pitch) ***Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.*** **💼 For Investors** We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event. Investor participation is complimentary. After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including: • curated startup introductions • access to our startup digest • access to our platform and founder community [Interested investors can request verification](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0FOsbIU0WPT79m90Xy4Q8IqDkaZAydjQ1DGpfYDKhJy7cLA/viewform)

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The Business of WE 11th Annual Entrepreneur Summit

### **LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY. BECAUSE BEING IN THE ROOM MATTERS!** ### **The Business of WE Celebrates its 11th Annual Entrepreneur Summit on MONDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2026, in FiDi NYC.** ### **Spend a productive MONDAY with us, and join 200+ entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners for a full day of insights, connections, and strategies to help you grow and scale your business in today's rapidly changing marketplace. Topics include AI, Marketing, Finance & Growth Strategies.** ***... You don't need more confusion and overwhelm... You need concise information, RAPID-FIRE implementation strategies, and a strong network to grow with! Business professionals understand the importance of 'showing up' and the value of connecting organically to build strong relationships. Be part of the action and join our 11th annual Small Business and Entrepreneur Summit!*** Our annual B2B event, **open to both men and women**, equips entrepreneurs with strategies to thrive in today's evolving business landscape and offers maximum ​networking opportunities that double as an all-day business mastermind in the heart of New York City. ***We fully expect this event to sell out quickly. SECURE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE TODAY!*** **INVESTMENT: *Full-Day Access - includes workbook, breakfast, and lunch*** **Non\-Members: $297 \| Members: Included in your Annual Membership** DISCOUNT CODE: MEETUP2026\* CONNECT AND EXPERIENCE THE FULL DAY: ARRIVE EARLY! * 8:30:00am-9:00am: Registration Doors Open & Check-in Begins * 9:00am-10:00am: Networking, Breakfast & Vendor Floor * 10:00am - 1:00pm: Morning Speaking Sessions, Panel Discussions & Mastermind * 1:00pm - 2:00pm: LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING * 2:00pm - 5:00pm: Afternoon Speaking Sessions, Panel Discussions & Mastermind * 5:00pm - 6:00pm: Networking Mixer *Note: No walk-in admissions available. You must be registered in advance (registration closes 24 hours prior). A photo ID is required to enter the building. For integrity and capacity, please register before the virtual door closes 24 hours before the event.* ***\*By registering for the event, you commit to attending the full day. Your participation is an integral part of the roundtable conversations and mastermind experience. Maximize your time, investment, and relationship-building efforts.*** **SPONSORSHIP, SPEAKING & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!** **REGISTRATION: https://bizofwesummit.eventbrite.com/** \*\*EVENTBRITE DISCOUNT CODE: MEETUP2026\*\* **____________________________________________________________________________________** At The Business of WE Summit, you INVEST IN YOU for the future of your business. Get ready to receive concise content and RAPID-FIRE information from our amazing line-up of industry expert speakers. Activate your business goals and strategic action plan at our **roundtable mastermind discussions.** Curated to address the issues most relevant to today’s business minds from the BEST AND BRIGHTEST in business leadership today! Stimulating new ways of thinking and provoking inspired action among our community and attendees - our participants understand what it takes for minority-owned businesses to break through the barriers of sustainable growth. **Activate Your Strategic Action Plan, Expand Your Connections, and Elevate Yourself and Your Business! REGISTER TODAY!!** **INVESTMENT: $197** *($297 value)* \*$100 OFF FOR MEETUP MEMBERS! *Full Day Access to Speakers & Panel Sessions (includes breakfast & lunch)* ***\*Each Attendee Will Receive a BONUS WORKBOOK to Implement the Speaker's Topic Tips of Proven Concepts and Growth Strategies.*** **REGISTRATION: https://bizofwesummit.eventbrite.com/** \*\*EVENTBRITE DISCOUNT CODE: MEETUP2026\*\* ***\*By registering for the event, you commit to attending the full day. Your participation is an integral part of the roundtable conversations and mastermind experience. Maximize your time, investment, and relationship-building efforts.***

Project MenTour: Men & Money Roundtable

**Project MenTour: Men & Money Roundtable** *A bi-monthly virtual leadership & wealth roundtable for men who build—hosted by William Moore and James Thompson as part of the REIA NYC ecosystem.* This isn’t motivational talk. It’s mission talk. **Project MenTour: Men & Money Roundtable** is where men who build gather to plan, execute, and grow with intention. Hosted by **William Moore (The Credit Navigator)** and **James Thompson (The Flow Engineer)**, this bi-monthly virtual roundtable brings together business credit strategy, systems thinking, and real-estate investing to help men lead with clarity and measurable results. No hype. No theory. Just the blueprint to lead at home, in business, and through wealth. **This is not a men’s networking call or a motivational session—it’s a structured roundtable for men who execute.** Each 75-minute session focuses on practical outcomes: cash-flow decisions, investment models, team alignment, and leadership frameworks designed for men who believe legacy is built on discipline, not noise. *** **Why Attend** • Build generational wealth through practical systems—not guesswork • Learn how men are funding businesses and real estate without relying on banks • Engage with disciplined professionals who think in strategies, not slogans • Leave each session with one clear action you can execute immediately *** **2026 Roundtable Series** • **Jan 21** – *Man on a Mission* · Purpose-driven wealth · Leadership · Legacy vision • **Mar 18** – *Build, Don’t Hustle* · Long-term wealth · Team-based investing • **May 20** – *Men Who Close* · Strategic alliances · Collaboration • **Jul 15** – *Leverage Like a Legend* · Borrowing for growth & scale • **Sep 16** – *Brothers Without Borders* · Diaspora investing · Global legacy • **Nov 18** – *The Man Behind the Brand* · Leadership · Influence · Visibility *(Schedule subject to update as guest experts are confirmed.)* *** **Who Should Attend** • Men ready to lead their families and communities through ownership • Business owners and investors seeking scalable cash-flow, not burnout • Emerging leaders who value accountability, systems, and long-term wealth You don’t need hype. You need execution. That’s what **Project MenTour** delivers. *** **Event Details** 📍 **Location:** Virtual Nationwide (Zoom link sent after registration) 🗓️ **When:** 3rd Wednesday · Bi-Monthly · 8 PM ET 💵 **Cost:** Free for guests \| Included with REIA NYC Membership 🎟️ **Register:** [https://reianyc.org/mentour-roundtable](https://reianyc.org/mentour-roundtable) *** **Registration & Access** To maintain a secure men’s space, Zoom access is provided **only to registered participants**. ✅ Register to receive your private link and reminders. 📧 Please whitelist **[membership@reianyc.org](mailto:membership@reianyc.org)** to ensure delivery. *** **Next Step Inside REIA NYC** **Project MenTour is part of the REIA NYC ecosystem.** Men who want continued access, implementation support, and community accountability are invited to explore **REIA NYC membership** as their next step. *** **Why REIA NYC** The **Real Estate Investors Alliance – Now You Can (REIA NYC)** is a national alliance helping individuals and families build generational wealth through real estate, business credit, and creative financing. Our ecosystem includes: • **Fiscally Fabulous® Women & Wealth Masterclass** — for women building financial confidence • **Project MenTour: Men & Money Roundtable** — for men leading through purpose and profit • **Investor Agent Mastermind** — for agents and professionals aligning license and investments Each experience delivers one promise: **real implementation, not theory.** 🔗 View all sessions: [https://reianyc.org/events](https://reianyc.org/events) *** **About the Hosts** **William Moore, The Credit Navigator** Business credit strategist helping men leverage capital to fund growth and opportunity. **James Thompson, The Flow Engineer** Systems architect designing operational frameworks that scale cash-flow and execution. Together, they equip men to lead with strategy, discipline, and results.

Tech Happy Hour by Startup Grind

This is the monthly Startup Grind tech mixer. It's a low-key way to **connect with the NYC tech and startup community** to discover shared interests, explore areas for collaboration, and find your next co-founder or key hire. ​Join us for a casual happy hour to build real relationships and make friends, not just contacts. **No pitches. No presentations. No agenda.** ​**This happy hour is for:** * ​Startup Founders & Employees * ​Technologists, Developers & Tech Workers * ​Product Managers & Designers * ​Investors, VCs, Advisors & Mentors * ​Anyone curious about the NYC tech scene ​ **Agenda:** * ​5:00 PM: Happy Hour starts. Come and go as you please. ​ We're at the new **[Time Out Market at Union Square](https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-union-square?utm_source=luma)**. It features a selection of the city's best food and drink together under one roof, offering a wide variety of options to choose from throughout the event. ​**Look for Startup Grind table signs toward the back near the outdoor terrace.**

AI AFTER: NYC Founders & Entrepreneurs Afterwork Rooftop Hangout #5

**5th EDITION!** An informal AFTERWORK meetup for **entrepreneurs, founders, and builders working with AI** — or simply excited about where it’s heading. **LOCATION: 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar** \- the best way to find us is to **join the 📲 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GitXj1CYsro5zpuw7WFzyW) or ask the host for directions.** ***We'll have a designated area on the rooftop. When you get to the rooftop, turn right and look for the sign: AI AFTER!*** Come meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, talk projects, and make new connections in NYC and the global AI scene. No pitches. No presentations. Just **AI, ideas, drinks & good conversations.** 🚀 \-\-\-\-\- **AI CIRCLE:** [an online global community of entrepreneurs](https://www.skool.com/ai-circle/about) exploring, building, and making money with AI. Online & offline, home-based in NYC, Barcelona, London, Dublin, and more 🌍

Making Better Bets: A Field Guide to Product Strategy with Andrew Skotzko

“Be more strategic” is advice every product leader has heard. But knowing what to actually DO? That's the hard part. Join us for an early look at *[The Strategy Cycle](https://thestrategycycle.com/)*, the new book from product leadership coach [Andrew Skotzko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewskotzko), which is a practical guide to turning a messy set of research, goals, stakeholder opinions, and competitive pressure into a real product strategy. Andrew frames strategy as a theory of winning, expressed through a cycle of bets. Plans, roadmaps, and goal lists all have their place, but a real strategy gives them direction and makes planning season suck a lot less. Mind the Product founder Martin Eriksson says the book shows you what to do on Monday morning—and “what to do in week 7 when the strategy is quietly falling apart.” Andrew will walk through the two halves of the cycle: **Craft the strategy.** Start with a two-page strategy sketch, distill what’s really going on in your market, name the challenge that matters most, and define why customers will choose you and keep choosing you. Then turn that into a portfolio of bets with a clear line between what’s in and what’s out. **Live the strategy.** Crafting the strategy is only about 40% of the work. The rest is deploying it, keeping it alive when shiny new things start arriving in week two, and evolving it as you learn. You’ll walk away with: * A practical way to frame strategic choices as bets * A starting template for your own strategy sketch * Tactics for keeping strategy alive after planning season ends This session is built for anyone responsible for setting direction in a fast-moving environment. Bring your hardest strategy questions. **Sponsored by:** * **[Askable:](https://www.askable.com/)** the UX research platform that grounds fast product decisions in real human evidence * **[Pendo:](https://www.pendo.io/)** Product Context for your Apps and AI Agents

First Tuesdays - Emerging Entrepreneurs Meetup

We merged with [Beers and Data](https://meetu.ps/c/2xp6j/3pPcv/a)! Excited to bring the Entrepreneurial spirit into this large group of data nerds :) Welcome to the group and check out both postings for this event.

AI & Tech Networking Event in New York by Ascent Valley

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in New York.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-tech-networking-event-in-nyc-by-ascent-valley-tickets-1999715186955?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** **🚀 Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies.** * Share your project and get feedback. * Connect with capital. * Expand your network. * This is where conversations turn into partnerships. * Use our participant mini app to keep every contact and insight from the event — nothing gets lost. 👥 Who You’ll Meet • Startup Founders • Angel Investors & VC firms • AI Experts • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK • Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors • Builders & Game Changers Startup Pitch Session Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders. Each startup receives: ⚡ Professional evaluation ⚡ Investor feedback ⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem **Why You Can’t Miss It** • Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors • Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors • Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups • Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room. 📈 Want to Pitch? Send your deck to: 📧 events@ascentvalley.club or fill [form](https://forms.gle/u4pDA4GMmUZVJHwV7) Limited spots. Curated selection. 🏆 The startup recognized as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter. **🌟 About Ascent Valley** [Ascent Valley ](https://ascentvalley.com/infrastructure)is a global ecosystem connecting founders, innovators, and investors. We believe great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden — they deserve to be heard, challenged, and supported by the right people. Our mission is to create environments where ambitious builders connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Meet New Friends- Rotating Trivia and Social Game Night In NYC

**IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.** **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443) Come check out this fun way to make new friends in NYC. Join us for a unique social event! Make new social connections, win raffle prizes and expand your social circle. Our friendly host will welcome everyone and then you'll be grouped off into separate tables where you'll get to meet, chat with and play fun trivia rounds and social games with other people in small groups of about 4-6 people. You'll rotate from table to table getting a chance to meet all the other people in attendance ***\*\* All ages are welcome but the typical age range for the event is 20s, 30s & 40s \*\**** \*\*\* PLEASE ARRIVE AT OR BEFORE THE LISTED START TIME \*\*\* **WIN PRIZES!!!** For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443) \*\* SEE MORE UPCOMING NYC AREA EVENTS AT [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](http://www.friendzyevents.com/)

Yacht Party Sunset Cruise (Drinks, DJ, Dancing)

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vip-yacht-party-cruise-tickets-1984580017255) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended. Members get tickets and don't RSVP.* Join us for an amazing (climate controlled) cruise through NYC and sail by the Brooklyn Bridge, The Statue of Liberty, and the beautiful New York City Skyline on this spacious vessel! Let loose late night on a 100 ft, 2-deck private yacht party on the hottest yacht cruise with the best DJs while enjoying the NYC Skyline! Sail through the city and take in the sights while you enjoy music and drinks for the night. Grab your friends or come alone and get ready to enjoy an experience you won't forget! What to expect: * **Scenic 3-hour cruise of the NYC harbor** * **Captivating views of the Manhattan skyline including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower and more** * **Climate-controlled covered areas and open air decks** * **Live DJ playing the best party music** * **2 Bars and Food available** **for purchase** * **Great for Birthday Celebrations/bachelorette/bachelor/anniversary/** **& more (Balloons & Cakes permitted - no other outside food allowed)** FAQs: • The boat will sail rain or shine! The boat has two levels. Both levels have climate controlled covered areas - indoor & outdoor • No specific dress code but we suggest Trendy/Neat Casual • There is paid parking at the marina, or you can try to find parking on the street. \*TIX NOT sold at door. Price will go up as space becomes limited so get tickets ASAP and save $$) **For more fun events follow/go to -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)