Community Events New York

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-new-york-by-ascent-valley-tickets-1997055497753?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.** **🚀 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.

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)

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)

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking New York | Unlock Your Idea

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-1997058016286?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.** 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")**

Englewood Beginners: Start Building with Claude AI

**💻 Claude Vibe Coding Workshop – Put Claude to Work on Real Tasks** Two hours, zero filler. Learn how to turn Claude into a daily workhorse for your actual job. 🧑‍💻 **Your host** is a vibe-coded entrepreneur who makes 4 figures a day — and for 2 hours, he's handing over his secret blueprint. **⚠️ Limited seats.** RSVP here, then complete your registration via the link below to lock in your spot. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=Englewood&groupurlname=the-hand-painted-sign-social-club&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-22T21:38:00Z) --- Claude is far more capable than a Q&A box. We'll show you how it actually processes your requests, and how a few simple techniques can dramatically improve the quality of everything it gives you. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - A solid grasp of how Claude actually thinks and responds - Prompting techniques that noticeably improve your results - Templates and patterns you can reuse for your daily work 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Breaking down complex problems into clear next steps - Summarizing meetings and long documents in seconds - Writing and refining PRDs and project plans ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Learn it today, use it tomorrow. Grab your seat. 🛠️ ✨

Montclair AI Nights: AI for Everything

[Montclair.ai](https://www.montclair.ai) is a grassroots community for anyone curious about AI — technical or not, beginner or builder. This time, we're going with **AI for Everything**: a night of short, practical demos showing how AI is showing up across every part of life and work. ​**What to expect** ​A handful of short talks and live demos (5–10 minutes each) from local people using AI for real things — no slide decks, no hype, just practical stuff you can learn from. Then plenty of time to actually talk to each other. That's the whole point. ​**Schedule** * ​6:30 — Doors open, refreshments, mingle * ​7:00 — Talks and live demos * ​8:15 — Networking and community conversation * ​9:00 — Wrap ​**Details** ​📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:30–9:00 PM ​📍 RecRoom at Lackawanna Station, 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ ​🎟️ Free — RSVP required. Space is limited and these nights fill up, so grab your spot. ​🚇 Walkable from Bay Street NJ Transit station. Parking at the Lackawanna Plaza lot and metered spots nearby. ​**Want to present?** ​We keep the program short and favor live demos and practical walkthroughs — show us something real. Got a 5–10 minute talk, a demo, or an early-stage startup to pitch? Email **[events@montclair.ai](mailto:events@montclair.ai)**. ​**Sponsor this night** ​We're a grassroots community keeping these nights free. If your company wants to support local AI in Montclair, reach out to **[events@montclair.ai](mailto:events@montclair.ai)** — sponsors help cover the venue costs.

Dance floor to stage toastmasters launch meeting

### A Communication & Leadership Community for Dance Lovers Do you love dance? Whether you enjoy dancing yourself, love watching performances, support the dance community, or simply appreciate the joy and creativity that dance brings, this community is for you. Dance is a powerful form of expression. At Dance Floor to Stage Toastmasters, we help dance lovers develop the confidence to speak, connect, lead, and inspire—both on and off the dance floor. You don't need public speaking experience. You don't need to be a professional dancer. In fact, you don't even need to dance. If you love dance and want to grow your confidence and communication skills in a supportive community, you belong here. ✨ Why Join? Many of us are passionate about dance, but expressing ourselves with words can sometimes feel more challenging. Whether you want to: • Introduce yourself confidently at dance events • Build meaningful connections with others • Share your stories and ideas more effectively • Develop leadership and communication skills • Become more confident in everyday life this community is designed to support your growth. 🌟 What to Expect • A welcoming and encouraging atmosphere • Fun speaking activities and impromptu topics • Opportunities to practice public speaking and leadership • Constructive and supportive feedback • Networking with fellow dance lovers from diverse backgrounds Your voice matters just as much as your movement. 💃 Celebrate your passion for dance. 🎤 Find your voice. ✨ Step into the spotlight.

Central Park Tuesday Evening Run

Please note that the Tuesday evening run meeting location is now the same as that for our Thursday and weekend runs: Central Park South (59th Street) and 6th Ave at the bike racks. We will convene starting at 6:45pm. There will be: -a 3 mile loop option: go north on East Drive, cross the Great Lawn going west, and run back (south) on West Drive. -OR a 4 mile loop option: go north on East Drive, enter the Reservoir around E 85th street, run along the Reservoir, then exit at West 86th street and run back (south) on West Drive. We'll meet on the green space post-run near the bike racks to stretch. https://maps.app.goo.gl/7q8UuyAG3CaKGSGeA All levels/speeds/distances are welcome - it's just more fun to run with friends! We'll also head for dinner/drinks after the run. We rotate between an east side and west side restaurant week after week. Will announce the watering hole at the run. Disclaimer: Attending is at your own risk. No guarantees are made about weather or route conditions, so please check for yourself and only run if you are comfortable. The hosts do not offer any first aid, water, or other type of support you might find at a race, so please come prepared. Please do not attend if you feel sick. In addition, there is no bag check.

Eagle Rock loop Beginner

Central Park Tuesday Evening Run

Please note that the Tuesday evening run meeting location is now the same as that for our Thursday and weekend runs: Central Park South (59th Street) and 6th Ave at the bike racks. We will convene starting at 6:45pm. There will be: -a 3 mile loop option: go north on East Drive, cross the Great Lawn going west, and run back (south) on West Drive. -OR a 4 mile loop option: go north on East Drive, enter the Reservoir around E 85th street, run along the Reservoir, then exit at West 86th street and run back (south) on West Drive. We'll meet on the green space post-run near the bike racks to stretch. https://maps.app.goo.gl/7q8UuyAG3CaKGSGeA All levels/speeds/distances are welcome - it's just more fun to run with friends! We'll also head for dinner/drinks after the run. We rotate between an east side and west side restaurant week after week. Will announce the watering hole at the run. Disclaimer: Attending is at your own risk. No guarantees are made about weather or route conditions, so please check for yourself and only run if you are comfortable. The hosts do not offer any first aid, water, or other type of support you might find at a race, so please come prepared. Please do not attend if you feel sick. In addition, there is no bag check.

New York Create Better PRDs Using Claude AI

**🛠️ Unlock Claude for Real Work – A Hands-On Vibe Coding Session** This is a practical 2-hour workshop: you'll leave knowing how to use Claude for real work, not just one-off prompts. 🧑‍💻 **About your host:** a vibe coded entrepreneur making 4 figures/day. He's pulling back the curtain and sharing his secret blueprint, step by step. **⚠️ Don't wait.** Spots are capped — confirm yours via the registration link below. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://comet-053d8.aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=New%20York&groupurlname=sky-high-goals-kite-flying-club&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-24T23:42:00Z) --- Most people only scratch the surface of what Claude can do. In this workshop we go deeper: how it reasons, how to steer it, and how to build a personal set of workflows you can rely on every day. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - Prompting techniques that noticeably improve your results - A solid grasp of how Claude actually thinks and responds - Templates and patterns you can reuse for your daily work - A personal toolkit of use cases you can apply the next morning 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Turning rough notes into polished documents - Drafting stakeholder communications in your own voice - Breaking down complex problems into clear next steps ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Two hours of practical skill-building — bring your curiosity. 💻 ✨

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