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Venture Garden for Business Builders
Fri, May 29, 3:00 PMCome for the tea, stay for the ideas. A Jersey City meetup for people building, exploring, and growing businesses together.
Tech & Business Networking in NYC Manhattan
Wed, Jun 3, 10:00 PM**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/7a0f8obt) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://luma.com/7a0f8obt)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Manhattan** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda** **18:00 – 18:30** **Registration** Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. **18:30 – 19:30** **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking** Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts. **19:40 – 20:20** **Startup Pitch Session** Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market. **20:20 – 21:00** **Chill & Networking** Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.
Founder Reality Check - #NYTechWeek
Wed, Jun 3, 2:30 PM🚨 **[CLICK HERE](https://partiful.com/e/gP72ufePZapekTZvw8WN)** to RSVP 👈 It's time to pressure test your startup. Most founders believe they have a **clear offer and defined audience**—until it shows up in the business. It shows up as **bad hires, wasted marketing spend, multiple audiences that don’t convert, inconsistent pipeline**, and building features customers don’t use. These aren’t random problems. They’re symptoms of a misaligned offer and audience. In partnership with **[York Effect](https://yorkeffect.com/)**, this business sprint during **#NYTechWeek** is designed to fix this problem. In this interactive workshop, founders will assess how clear their offer really is, how validated their audience actually is, and where gaps are preventing growth from becoming repeatable. 🚨 **[CLICK HERE](https://partiful.com/e/gP72ufePZapekTZvw8WN)** to RSVP 👈 **OBJECTIVE** To help founders understand whether they are **building on real signals or simple assumptions**—and where misalignment between offer and audience is slowing down growth. **WHAT THEY’LL COVER** **1\. Where Misalignment Shows Up** * Bad hires and unclear roles * Burned marketing budget with low conversion * Multiple audiences with no clear focus * Pipeline that doesn’t convert **2\. Offer Clarity** * What it actually takes to deliver value * Why customers pay—and when they don’t * Where delivery is inconsistent or unclear **3\. Audience Validation** * Who is actually buying vs. who you think will buy * What makes a customer repeatable * Why some segments convert and others don’t **THE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE** This is not a talk. it’s a working session. Founders will complete a structured Offer Clarity + Audience Validation assessment to evaluate their business across key areas. * You’ll receive a score showing where you stand today * We’ll break down what that score actually means * We’ll identify where you are strong vs. where you are misaligned * We’ll highlight what needs to be fixed to create a repeatable, converting pipeline 🚨 **[CLICK HERE](https://partiful.com/e/gP72ufePZapekTZvw8WN)** to RSVP 👈 **WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH** * A clear understanding of where your business is misaligned * Insight into why your pipeline may not be converting * Clarity on what it actually takes to deliver value consistently * A defined view of your real, repeatable customer * 1–2 focused actions to improve over the next 90 days **WHO IT’S FOR** * Founders (Pre-Seed to Series A) * Teams struggling with inconsistent pipeline or unclear growth * Startups targeting multiple audiences without clear traction * Founders preparing to scale go-to-market or raise capital This event is a part of **#NYTechWeek**—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at [www.tech-week.com](http://www.tech-week.com/)
NYC Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness: Business Networking event
Tue, Jun 2, 11:00 PM**✨ To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987991557263?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987991557263?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Spaces are limited, and only registered guests with a ticket will be able to attend. Don’t miss out!** Connect with health, fitness, beauty, and wellness founders, startups, and professionals to network, collaborate, and grow your business. Step into a room full of innovators, founders, and professionals from across the **health, fitness, beauty, and wellness industries**. This networking event is designed to bring together individuals building brands, launching startups, investing in the sector, or offering services that support business growth and transformation in the wellness space. Whether you're launching a skincare line, developing a fitness app, running a wellness clinic, or building a health-tech startup, this event is your opportunity to **connect with like-minded professionals**, explore partnerships, and share ideas with others who are passionate about helping people feel and live better. 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. ### What to Expect: **1-Minute Elevator Pitches** – Founders, startups, and professionals can briefly introduce themselves and what they’re looking for (e.g. clients, partners, investment, services). **High-Quality Networking** – Meet people from across the health, wellness, beauty, and fitness space in a relaxed, friendly setting. **Business Development Opportunities** – Discover potential partnerships, clients, or new ventures. **Industry Diversity** – From wellness coaches and skincare founders to fitness tech developers and product designers—everyone’s welcome. ### **Who Should Attend** This event is ideal for anyone working in or building a business within the health, fitness, beauty, or wellness industries, whether you're launching something new or already established and looking to grow. It's a curated space for collaboration, business development, and meaningful networking. * **Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs** – From early-stage concepts to scaling brands in fitness, beauty, wellness, or health-tech. * **Wellness Coaches & Practitioners** – Including life coaches, yoga teachers, breathwork facilitators, holistic therapists, and alternative health professionals. * **Beauty Brand Founders & Product Developers** – Skincare, haircare, clean beauty, cosmetic products, and beauty tech innovations. * **HealthTech & FitTech Innovators** – Founders and developers building apps, wearables, platforms, or software focused on physical or mental wellbeing. * **Nutritionists, Dietitians & Wellness Experts** – Offering services, products, or platforms related to food, supplements, and health optimisation. * **Personal Trainers & Fitness Professionals** – Gym owners, performance coaches, online fitness entrepreneurs, or boutique studio founders. * **Investors & VCs** – Actively looking for promising startups in wellness, health, fitness, or beauty. * **Product Designers & Formulators** – Working on physical wellness products, supplements, or cosmetics. * **Consultants & Agencies** – Legal, branding, PR, marketing, e-commerce, or operations specialists working with wellness businesses. * **Retailers & Distributors** – Boutique shop owners, wellness marketplaces, or professionals exploring new product partnerships. * **Influencers, Creators & Content Strategists** – Focused on health, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle, looking to connect with brands and startups. * **Medical & Clinical Wellness Practitioners** – Functional medicine doctors, physiotherapists, and others bridging the gap between traditional and modern wellness. * **Students & Career Changers** – Looking to explore opportunities in the wellness space or build connections to launch their own brand. ### **Why You Should Attend** This event is your opportunity to connect with others who are shaping the future of health, fitness, beauty, and wellness. Whether you're just starting out or already running a successful venture, surrounding yourself with the right people can make all the difference. 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 If you’re serious about growing your brand, exploring new ideas, or simply meeting others in the space, this event gives you a place to be seen, heard, and supported. You never know who you’ll meet—or where one good conversation might lead. **Spaces are limited—register now to join a community passionate about shaping the future of wellness and personal wellbeing.** **Register now** to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience. **🎯 Only 50 spots available – register now to secure yours.👉 Click “Follow” on our profile to stay updated on future events.**
Advanced Founder Roundtable Lunch: Series A+ and Scaling
Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 PM**🚨 [Complete your RSVP here](https://luma.com/e6obcay2) 👈** **A Founder Peer Group for the Scaling Phase** You're past finding product-market fit. Now you're managing the messy reality of scaling: * Organizational design that needs work * Sales compensation you're making up as you go * Technical debt threatening to collapse the system **This is a closed-door session for founders dealing with scaling problems right now.** 📅 Friday, June 5th • 12:00-2:00 PM A private members club near Gramercy Park. 24 founders working to solve problems with peers in the same phase. **✅ You're likely a fit if:** * This is your full-time focus * $15M+ in revenue or funding raised * You're managing managers, not just ICs * Your company has meaningful traction (*Series A/B stage, scaling revenue*) * You're dealing with operational complexity (*GTM strategy, org design, unit economics, hiring executives*) **🚨 [Complete your RSVP here](https://luma.com/e6obcay2) 👈** **🤝 What happens:** * Meet founders like you * Share your current bottleneck * Get specific input from founders who've solved similar problems * Build relationships with peers you can call when you need a sanity check 🏢 **Sector agnostic.** Fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, D2C—the scaling challenges are the same. **📍 Details:** * 24 seats (strict cap) * No pitches. No panels. * $100 (includes lunch and bar) * Business casual dress * Application required for stage alignment **Apply if:** You're dealing with scaling problems and want peers who understand the specific challenges of this phase (not requests for advice from founders three stages behind you). **🚨 [Complete your RSVP here](https://luma.com/e6obcay2) 👈**
Mastering Referral Marketing for Business Growth
Wed, Jun 3, 11:00 PMJoin us for the NJ Urban- North Bergen Business Referral Networking Meetup Group's upcoming event on mastering referral marketing for business growth. Referral marketing is a powerful strategy that can help businesses increase their customer base and boost their sales. During this event, we will delve deep into the world of referral marketing, exploring effective techniques and strategies for generating high-quality referrals. Whether you are a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or a sales professional, this event is designed to provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on leveraging referral marketing to grow your business. We will cover topics such as building strong relationships with your existing network, creating incentive programs to motivate referrals, and implementing referral tracking systems. In addition to the informative presentations, there will be ample opportunities for networking with like-minded professionals. Connect with other local business owners, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborative opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to unlock the potential of referral marketing and take your business to new heights. Join us at the North Bergen Business Referral Networking Meetup Group's event and start harnessing the power of referrals for business growth.
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