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The Leadership Room: After Hours

The Leadership Room: After Hours

Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 PM
From The Leadership Room NYC

An after-work session for NYC leaders who want practical conversation, not another presentation. We’ll introduce ourselves and talk through a few real leadership situations people are dealing with right now: decisions, feedback, capacity, team dynamics. Conversations will be guided with room.coach leadership development practices. Attendance is capped at 10 so everyone can take part. The bar opens at 5:00 PM and fills quickly, so please arrive at opening so we can get seated together. If your plans change, update your RSVP so someone on the waitlist can join.

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10 attendees
Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer NYC

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer NYC

Wed, Sep 2, 10:00 PM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem | New York
4.2

**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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18 attendees
Founders Running Club :: New York

Founders Running Club :: New York

Sat, Aug 22, 1:00 PM
From Founders Running Club :: New York
5.0

**Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, and creative people together for weekly easy runs and networking. We keep the pace comfortable and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer. Pets, friends, and family are welcome. 📅 Running + networking + community 🏃‍♀️ Conversational pace (anyone can join) ☕️ Hang out at a coffee shop after the run 🌍 FRC is now in 35+ cities Join the WhatsApp community: [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/frcnewyork/](https://www.instagram.com/frcnewyork/) Website: [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

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AI & Tech Networking Event in New York by Ascent Valley

AI & Tech Networking Event in New York by Ascent Valley

Wed, Sep 2, 10:00 PM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem | New York
4.2

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-new-york-by-ascent-valley-tickets-1995804986440?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.

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Founders Live NYC

Founders Live NYC

Thu, Sep 10, 10:00 PM
From Founders Live NYC

**[TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE VISIT OUR LUMA PAGE](https://luma.com/founderslive-new-york-city-2026-09)** [Founders Live is NYC’s premier networking event for early-stage startups and part of the ](https:// "https://")[global Founders Live community](https://www.founderslive.com/ "https://www.founderslive.com/"). Our monthly pitch competition welcomes anyone interested in New York City’s startup ecosystem, including founders, investors, operators, students, and more. The format is simple: ▸ 5 founders ▸ 99-second pitches ▸ 4 minute audience Q&A ▸ Your votes decide the winner Attendees are invited to arrive with friends and coworkers up to an hour before (doors at 6:00) for networking and included refreshments. ## **Presenting Founders** Our July presenters will be announced shortly. ▸Interested in pitching at this or a future event?[ Apply here!](https://www.founderslive.com/pitch "https://www.founderslive.com/pitch") ▸Know someone who should pitch? [Open The Door](https://www.founderslive.com/open "https://www.founderslive.com/open") ## **Winners** The winner of the pitch competition will receive the following: ▸ **[Front Row membership](https://www.founderslive.com/frontrow "https://www.founderslive.com/frontrow")** with unlimited access to **Backstage Intelligence** and the **Backchannel** community. **▸Founders Live Booster Pack**, featuring over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups. ▸An appearance in the[ ](https://www.founderslive.com/primetime "https://www.founderslive.com/primetime")**[Founders Live Prime Time](https://www.founderslive.com/primetime "https://www.founderslive.com/primetime")** regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our **Prime Time** global livestream tournament. ## **Our Partners** ▸ **Venue Sponsor:** [The Yard](https://theyard.com) is one of NYC's most popular flex work spaces for founders and early-stage startups. Opened in Brooklyn in 2011 The Yard is New York born and bred and is now offering all Founders Live NYC attendees a 20% discount for new tenants for up to 90 days. ▸ **Presenting Sponsor** [Catalyst Marketing Agency](https://catalystmarketingagency.com) is a startup marketing partner working with founders in teh NYC, San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin markets. The agency helps early-stage startups scale smarter with end-to-end marketing support built for fast-growing companies. ▸ **Supporting Sponsor** [Lovable ](https://lovable.dev)is the AI app builder letting anyone turn a plain-English idea into a real, working product—frontend, backend, and database included—powering everything from scrappy side projects to apps built by teams at Klarna and Uber.

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Startup Pitch & Themed Networking New York | Unlock Your Idea

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking New York | Unlock Your Idea

Wed, Sep 2, 10:00 PM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem | New York
4.2

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-themed-networking-new-york-unlock-your-idea-tickets-1995804932278?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.** Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper. Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work. We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables. **How the evening runs (3 stages)** **Stage 1 — Themed Networking** You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem. **Stage 2 — Pitches** 5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network. **Stage 3 — Chill & Network** The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands. **Who's in the room** * Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from New York-based and EU-wide programs * Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates * Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech * Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups * Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point * Founders traveling through New York — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes * Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams **About Ascent Valley** Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors. **Philosophy: [IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.](https://ascentvalley.com "https://ascentvalley.com")**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for discovering and joining groups based on interests, allowing you to attend events both online and in-person.

Search on Meetup by entering 'Founder Groups New York' to explore various community groups in the area focused on entrepreneurship.

Founders groups often host networking events, workshops, and discussion panels to encourage collaboration among entrepreneurs.

Yes, you can join multiple founder groups to diversify your network and gain different insights from a wide range of entrepreneurs.

While many events are free, some may require a fee to cover costs, which will be clearly mentioned in the event details on Meetup.

Once you've found an event, RSVP to save your spot. Make sure to check any event-specific details or requirements beforehand.

No, even aspiring entrepreneurs or those interested in startups can join to learn more and connect with founders in New York.

Founder groups in New York offer both online and in-person events, making it convenient to participate regardless of your location.

Yes, you can create your own Meetup group or event to gather like-minded entrepreneurs and discuss startup challenges or strategies.

Many events include casual networking opportunities, encouraging attendees to mingle and exchange contacts after the main program.

Meetup provides many options, but availability of the perfect group depends on local offerings and your specific interests.

The frequency varies; exploring different groups can increase options as some are very active with regular weekly events, while others might meet monthly.

On Meetup, create a new group focused on your desired topic or theme, and invite others to join and participate in events you organize.

Yes, some New York founder groups concentrate on particular sectors like tech or social ventures, offering concentrated learning in those areas.

Meetup offers community support and networking, but it doesn’t replace professional business advice. It's a starting point for connections and sharing.