Financial Technology

**✨ To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978256246687?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-fintech-networking-mixer-for-startups-entrepreneurs-and-investors-tickets-1978256246687?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Spaces are limited, and only registered guests with a ticket will be able to attend. Don’t miss out!** FinTech Connect: Premier networking mixer crafted for FinTech startups, investors, and entrepreneurs. FinTech Connect is the quintessential networking event for start-up founders and investors looking to forge valuable connections in the dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. Set in a sophisticated venue in the heart of the city, this event provides the perfect backdrop for both emerging entrepreneurs and seasoned investors to meet, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships. The evening will feature **casual yet focused networking**, **1-minute elevator pitches**, and plenty of opportunities to meet future collaborators, co-founders, clients, or supporters. **Event Highlights:** **1-Minute Elevator Pitches** – Founders, startups, and professionals can briefly introduce themselves and what they’re looking for (e.g. clients, partners, investment, services) **Networking:** The evening is dedicated to open, free-form networking, allowing participants to engage in meaningful discussions and form connections at their own pace. **Informal Conversations:** Relax and chat over cocktails and canapés in a laid-back environment that’s conducive to open and engaging exchanges. **Who Should Attend:** * **Start-Up Founders:** Entrepreneurs looking to expand their network, find mentorship, or simply get inspired by like-minded individuals. * **Investors:** Venture capitalists and angel investors interested in meeting emerging talent and discovering innovative business ideas in an informal setting. * **Business Enthusiasts:** Individuals passionate about the FinTech start-up ecosystem and eager to connect with key players in the industry. **Why Attend:** At Fintech Connect, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network in a setting that emphasizes personal interaction and organic connections. This mixer is an ideal platform for start-up founders and investors to find mutual interests, allowing for natural relationship-building that can lead to fruitful collaborations. Attending means: * **Expanding your network** with people who work in your industry and speak your language * **Meeting potential collaborators, clients, or partners** you wouldn’t come across in your daily routine * **Sharing your story** in a relaxed and welcoming environment where everyone’s here to connect * **Learning what others are building** and gaining insight into emerging trends across wellness, beauty, fitness, and health * **Building visibility and credibility** by being part of an active, forward-thinking business community **Registration:** Secure your spot early as attendance is limited to preserve the quality of interactions. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network with the movers and shakers of the start-up world in an exclusive, relaxed setting. **Register now - space is limited to 50 attendees only!** **P.S. Click Follow for future event alerts!**

***Special Guests:*** This month we will be joined by our friends from [Localhost Research](https://lclhost.org/)! **Special thanks to our sponsor [Cake Wallet](https://cakewallet.com/) for providing the food!** * We will open doors at 6pm for socializing, and plan on starting the discussion around 7pm. * RSVPs required! You \*MUST\* put your first and last name in the RSVP questionnaire. Due to policies at our host location's building, you may be asked for photo ID at the security desk. **Thanks to our friends at Chaincode Labs for refreshments and event space.** If this is your first time, please read about our Socratic Seminar series [here](https://bitdevs.org/about). Our topic list will be available closer to the event on [bitdevs.org](https://bitdevs.org/). Please make topic suggestions in the comments section below, or reach out to us on [Twitter](https://x.com/BitDevsNYC) or [nostr](https://damus.io/npub1nydevscv0slx9eyr0chkkdgzqfhtp4guk039akhq6g9fnsrf6lcsup3hqs)!

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### **NEW YORK - TECH PITCH & INVESTOR NETWORKING** Join us for an exciting evening where founders, investors, and innovators in **AI, SaaS, Tech and Tech fields** come together to connect, collaborate, and create opportunities. 🚀 **What to expect:** * **Startup Pitches** – Founders present their projects to investors & peers. * **Networking Sessions** – Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, potential partners, and investors. * **Keynote Insights** – Hear from speakers on the future of AI, Web3, and venture opportunities. * **Open Discussions** – Exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions in an informal setting. 🎯 **Who should attend:** * Startup founders looking for funding & exposure * Investors exploring high-potential opportunities * Tech enthusiasts & builders in Tech industry * Professionals curious about the startup ecosystem or expanding networking 📍 **Details:** * **Time:** 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM * **Dress Code:** Smart casual * **Bring:** Business cards / LinkedIn ready to connect ✨ Whether you’re raising capital, looking for a co-founder, or simply want to expand your network, this is the room you need to be in. 🎟 Tickets & Registration: If PayPal is not convenient for you, you can also register or purchase tickets via our official platforms: • Luma:[https://luma.com/ikrz81ou](https://luma.com/ikrz81ou) • Eventbrite:[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980582004090?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980582004090?aff=oddtdtcreator) Choose the option that works best for you. See you there!

Join us for our monthly networking Meetup and meet other women in the crypto accounting space! **\*\*IMPORTANT: In order to get registration information for this event, please join our [Women in Crypto Accounting LinkedIn Group.](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9188169/). \*\*** **What you can expect:** Meet with 10-20 other women and women allies in the crypto accounting space. We'll be meeting on the third Thursday of each month. **Ask Me Anything:** We are carving out some time for an open format of "Ask Me Anything," where you can bring your challenges to the group in a judgement-free zone. Need help finding data from a certain blockchain? Need to get feedback on treatment of a certain transaction? Looking for advice on managing your practice or team? This is a great place to pose your question and help each other out. (You can always email questions privately and I will pose them to the group.) **Open networking**\-\- meet other women and allies in crypto accounting\, find an ally\, new strategic partner or colleague in the space\. REMINDER-- in order to join the meeting you will need to be part of the [Women in Crypto Accounting LinkedIn Group. ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9188169/) Not a member? No worries, just request access. See you there!

[REGISTER HERE](https://fatcatfablab.corsizio.com/event/6976690936890519abd8a0ce) **Class fee is on a sliding scale of $10-$30, with suggested amount of $15, tea and sweets included!** Like it or not, cash rules everything around us, so we gotta get a handle on things to meet our goals and build security in the future. Wonder where your money goes every month? Want to start investing? Can’t decide how much to save for retirement? In debt and want a better strategy? Employer benefit indecision? Always surprised at tax time?? These are a few topics I’ll cover in several different workshops over the next few months, among many others. But it all has to start with getting to know the in’s and out’s of your money flows. That’s what these first two sessions are about. See below for what's being covered in 101. This will be a group workshop with discussions and activities. ### BEFORE YOU ARRIVE **Bring a laptop and make sure you either have a Google account set up or Microsoft Excel installed. Bring to class exports of the last three complete months of transactions from all your accounts. In this case that would be Nov 2025 - Jan 2026. CSV files will be the easiest to work with. Contact me with question how to download these. Don't forget credit cards, checking accounts, Venmo, everything that your money flows through. Working with real numbers is really important to making a solid plan. Your financial data will not be shown to the class and will stay private.** ### Learning Goals of Personal Finance 101 1. Get more comfortable talking about money (everyone’s situation is unique and you can share as much or as little with the group as you feel comfortable) 2. Learn about my Timed Envelope approach to building budgets. Using a Google Sheets template I've built, we’ll make a practice budget together, discussing how to handle less frequent spending like travel or annual bills. How to BUILD IN long term savings to your budget. We’ll use made up transactions for this exercise. 3. Build your draft budget based on 3 months of your actual transactions. You’ll make a copy of my spreadsheet template to help speed this up. This’ll be a individual work, but I’ll be available to to answer questions or give advice. **Your privacy will be respected.** 4. Learn about a few different tools available to track your money and stay organized. **HW:** You’re homework for after this session will be to set up your system for tracking your spending and income against the budget you’ve created. You can use one of the tools I talk about or do things manually. **During this session, no one will comment on anyone else’s spending. And in general during the series, I will never tell you that you need to spend less or more on X or Y. All levels of experience in personal finance and income are welcome.** [Personal Finance 102](https://fatcatfablab.corsizio.com/event/69766e7836890519abd9cce1) we’ll dive deeper into revising your budget based on your real spending and your goals and values. Money is just a means to an end. How does you spending reflect what you value? We’ll talk tips for tracking cash, organizing receipts, and lowering your bills. Further sessions will cover more specific situations like those named at the top. I consider 101 and 102 to be prerequisites for further sessions.

RSVP on official link here https://luma.com/3vbpgxfo Location: ​La Diaspora ​91 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 ​Back room lounge ​1 free drink ticket per attendee and cash bar ​Fireside chat with NY AG Candidate Khurram Dara ​Topic: Role of state AGs in crypto policy in 2026 and beyond ​About: ​Khurram Dara is a candidate for NY State Attorney General, seeking the Republican nomination to take on incumbent AG Letitia James. Khurram is a [self-described](https://nypost.com/2025/11/20/us-news/crypto-lawyer-seeks-run-for-attorney-general-against-letitia-james/) crypto lawyer and most recently led Regulatory & Policy at Bain Capital Crypto. He has previously held roles at Coinbase, Fluidity (acq. by Consensys) and began his career at law firms Cahill Gordon and Orrick Herrington in New York. He first began advising projects in the crypto space in 2017. ​Khurram is running on a pro-innovation [platform](https://x.com/KhurramDara/status/1998045085301375218?s=20), focused on ending lawfare, enforcing the law, and creating a better business climate for builders in New York. He has [called](https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1992662784036016291) the "bitlicense" unlawful and has pledged to make regulatory reform a cornerstone of his agenda if elected. He has also called for ending regulation by enforcement and curbing the office's use of the Martin Act, which he says has been abused by Letitia James. ​He currently lives in Williamsburg with his wife and newborn son, and grew up in Buffalo, NY. He's a graduate of Columbia Law School, Emory University and Williamsville North High School. ​For more information [follow Khurram on X](http://x.com/khurramdara) (@KhurramDara) or visit [KDforAG.com](https://kdforag.com/)  ​​🎟 **FREE POAP NFT** for all attendees ​​**About the Hosts - David Fung your friendly web3 host CryptoMondays NYC Chapter Lead** ​​​​**CryptoMondays** is a global crypto community with 150,000+ members and 60+ chapters worldwide, hosting regular meetups that connect builders, investors, and operators across the Web3 ecosystem. *** ​​​​**Notes** ​​​​By RSVPing, you agree to be added to our future correspondence and confirm that your email is active and in good standing.