CEO Roundtables New York

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.

5th annual General Counsel Summit US

5th annual General Counsel Summit US Law in the age of systemic risk September 15th 2026 • New York The most challenging legal decisions are not purely legal. In America, political crosscurrents, shifting enforcement priorities and technological disruption are reshaping legal risk. Policy signals and regulatory hints are increasingly influencing corporate behaviour. AI, national-security concerns and litigation exposure have risen even higher up the priority list. The fifth edition of the summit will examine what this means for the role of the general counsel. Where are legal boundaries becoming harder to interpret and where does excessive caution begin to distort commercial strategy? When should GCs accept the rules as they are written, challenge their application or help the business act in the grey areas between law, policy and strategy? Join more than 500 legal leaders for a closed-door, Chatham House exchange on what this means in practice. NOTE: THIS IS A PAID EVENT. SEE THE LINK BELOW. RSVP: [https://events.economistenterprise.com/general-counsel-us/?utm_campaign=MA00009312 &utm_medium=media-partner&utm_source=impact-events-external-partner&utm_content=creative&RefID=impact-events-external-partner_media-partner_MA00009312](https://events.economistenterprise.com/general-counsel-us/?utm_campaign=MA00009312 &utm_medium=media-partner&utm_source=impact-events-external-partner&utm_content=creative&RefID=impact-events-external-partner_media-partner_MA00009312)

The AI Briefing by Startup Grind - The Workforce Gap in AI Readiness

**👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-the-workforce-gap-in-ai-readiness/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈** **The AI Briefing is a recurring AI deep-dive for decision-makers.** Each month, we select one high-signal industry report, circulate it in advance, and meet to cut through the noise. **📜 This Month's Source:** [2026 People Readiness Report](https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/insights/people-readiness-report-2026) *(Kyndryl – Jun 2026)* Kyndryl's newest survey of 1,100 business and technology leaders found something specific: workforce readiness dropped 6 points this year, to just 23%, even as broad AI deployment climbed to 57%. **The gap between rollout speed and people readiness is widening.** Leaders agree the technology itself isn't the constraint anymore. 79% say AI will outpace their organization's ability to adapt its workforce, governance, and operating model. And the confidence gap tracks straight down the org chart: **half of executive leadership believes their teams are enthusiastic about AI, but only 3 in 10 individual contributors and entry-level employees agree.** The same survey found 66% of organizations have already given AI agents unsupervised read and write access to their core systems of record. **Trust and governance haven't caught up with what's already running in production.** **🏔️ The Mission:** Where adoption, the C-suite divide, and agentic governance actually meet * Every AI Briefing this year has examined one piece of this from the top: how fast enterprises adopted, where leadership's confidence outran execution, and how governance is lagging behind autonomous agents. This session looks at the piece none of those touched directly: **whether the workforce itself is ready**, and what the data says happens to trust and outcomes when it isn't. * We'll use Kyndryl's own segmentation, the small group of organizations it calls **Pacesetters**, to ground the conversation in what readiness actually requires versus what most organizations are doing instead. **📊 The Format:** * We'll open with the readiness numbers: adoption at 57%, workforce readiness at 23% and falling, and the widening distance between what executives report and what individual contributors experience. * From there, the room works through Kyndryl's Pacesetter data: the 9% of organizations that redesigned roles, built change management, and got measurably better outcomes for it. What's replicable here, and what's easy to claim but hard to actually execute. * We'll also spend time on the report's agentic AI numbers: two-thirds of organizations already letting agents act on core systems without a person in the loop, and what that means for a governance conversation this room started in August. **🤝 Who Should Attend:** * **Enterprise Executives:** Compare your own workforce-readiness numbers against Kyndryl's benchmark, and see what actually separates the 9% of organizations getting outcomes from the 91% still catching up. * **Founders & Builders:** See where the readiness gap (skills visibility, change management, trust-building) is becoming a real buying trigger for enterprise customers, not just a talking point in their RFPs. * **Product, Data, and Operations Leads:** Get concrete detail on what change management and role redesign look like at organizations that have already done the work, not just the aspiration. **📬 The Prep:** This is a working session, not a lecture. Read the report [here](https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/insights/people-readiness-report-2026). Bring a specific example from your own org, especially anywhere the gap between leadership's read and the floor's experience showed up. **👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-the-workforce-gap-in-ai-readiness/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈**

Roundtable: Future on BIM Ecosystem

**SAVE THE DATE!** Following up on the January roundtable "How Are You Staying Up to Date with the Industry?", architects, engineers & builders will now discuss their *proactive* approach to the future of the BIM ecosystem More details to follow.

LeadDev New York Meetup

**LeadDev is taking over New York!** We're kicking off the [LDX3 New York](https://leaddev.com/leaddev-new-york/) debut with the full LeadDev New York community! *(Did we say LeadDev enough yet?)* This event will be an **LDX3 eXpress**. We'll be covering both **organizational leadership** and **making technical choices** \- the same tracks you can find at the conference\. Whether you're visiting for the week or a regular NY meetup attendee, come and spend an evening with the engineering leaders of NYC at this free event! As always, drinks and snacks will be provided thanks to our generous sponsor, **Datadog**. **Date:** **Monday, September 14th, 2026** **Time:** **6:00 – 8:30 pm** **Location:** New York Times Building, 620 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018 *Spaces are limited – RSVP required to attend. Please bring a government-issued ID if required by the venue.* **Agenda:** * 6:20 pm - Emcee Welcome! - Abhinav Singhal * 6:30 pm - The Balance Beam: Planning for Growth and Technical Excellence - Pranay Prabhat * 6:50 pm - Leading Without a Task List - Bradley Holt * 7:10 pm - Quick Break * 7:15 pm - [Panel] Build, Buy, …Vibe? - Divya Ramanarayanan, Brian Takashi Hooper, Ivan Milanov, Mica Alaniz * 7:35 pm - Wrap Up & Networking * 8:30 pm - Goodbyes All events follow our [Code of Conduct](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fcode-conduct/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/3/U3Fu0fY6qI) to help protect the safety of our community. If you need further information or have any questions, please send an email to: hello@leaddev.com. **Can't make it this time?** You can also [join our Slack workspace](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fjoin-slack/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/2/mdj-K8GnZN) to keep up to date with everything in our New York community. Join the channels #leaddev-nyc and #new-york!

Monthly Non-Monogamy Roundtable: Polyamory and Emotional Intimacy

Public Speaking Workshop: Hands-on Training for Professionals

### Overview Stop just **talking** about soft skills and start **doing** them! This fun, activity-based workshop focuses on practical skills for assertive communication, active listening, negotiation, and navigating the social landscape of the modern workplace. Ideal for engineers, product managers, and other tech professionals. ### Details Join a lively, hands-on communication workshop designed for software engineers, product managers, and other tech professionals who want to build real-time communication fluency and confidence in a low-pressure setting. ### What this event is This is a peer-to-peer, activity-based learning night where you won't just *hear* about best practices—you will immediately *practice* them in a variety of fast-paced games and guided role-playing scenarios. The focus is on building confidence, developing muscle memory for tough conversations, and supporting each other as a community while having a good time. ### How it works You will participate in a rotating series of structured, interactive activities focused on key workplace communication challenges. You will work in pairs and small groups, taking turns as the 'communicator' and the 'listener/feedback giver' in short, focused rounds. **We will be playing games and running scenarios to practice:** * **Assertive Communication:** Expressing ideas clearly and standing up for yourself without being aggressive. * **Active Listening:** Understanding and responding effectively to a colleague's needs or concerns. * **Negotiation & Compromise:** Finding mutually beneficial solutions in decision-making and project debates. * **Workplace Navigation:** Handling office politics, giving constructive feedback, and advocating for your team/ideas. After each activity, you and your partners will give each other specific, actionable feedback to help refine your technique, clarity, and overall presence. ### Who should attend This workshop is ideal for: * **Engineers and Technical Experts** who want to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling workplace communication. * **Product Managers and Tech Leads** needing to improve negotiation and difficult conversation skills. * **Professionals** feeling out of practice or intimidated by presenting, advocating, or workplace dynamics. All experience levels are welcome; the only requirement is a willingness to practice, give feedback, and treat others with respect. **This is a workshop for developing skills, not a lecture.** ### About the facilitator (Nick Cernek) The session will be facilitated by Nick Cernek, a seasoned **Tech Lead and Manager** who has successfully led high-performing engineering teams. Nick’s experience is rooted in understanding how to move projects forward and secure resources by **effectively navigating the political and social realities of a large organization.** Nick will share proven strategies for managing challenging stakeholders, advocating for team needs, and using **strategic communication** to drive professional and organizational success. ### Vibe and expectations Expect a **highly interactive, lighthearted, and encouraging atmosphere** where making mistakes is the best way to learn and feedback is always constructive. The goal is to walk away with more confidence, a toolkit of practical communication strategies, and the muscle memory to use them when it counts—while meeting other local tech folks working to enhance their soft skills.

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)

Adult Game Night- Survey Says and more (Online Game Night)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13723#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13723#tix)** (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. ) This is the ADULT version of our very popular Survey Says game. There is nothing X-rated, but some of the questions would be considered R-rated or involve adult themes. HOW IT WORKS: This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you will get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will read off several survey questions on a variety of topics. Your goal is to come up with the number one answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. The winners will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. Prizes will be an Amazon Gift card! HOW DO YOU FIND THE ONLINE EVENT ROOM: Zoom link will be emailed to you DAY OF THE EVENT. RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event. Prepay required at **[https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13723#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13723#tix)**

New York Trading, Finance & Banking - Professional Networking Affair (Read Info)

***[EVENTBRITE RSVP Mandatory To Attend](https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com)*** Click Here - https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com **Join for the New York Finance, Trading & Banking Professional Networking Session.** Meet the diverse mix of finance professionals from different/various career levels. **LIKE US ON FB FOR FUTURE EVENTS** **([https://www.facebook.com/NYFINANCE/](https://www.facebook.com/NYFINANCE/))** ***[EVENTBRITE RSVP Mandatory To Attend](https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com)*** Click Here - https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com Its will be all about WALL STREET - MARKETS - DEALS We will have a restricted area for our members only. Cash bar, pay for what you order. **Attendees include but not limited to:** • Portfolio Managers • M & A Analysts • Research Analysts (Buy / Sell Side) • MBA Candidates/Students • Hedge Fund Service Providers • Equity And Derivative Traders • Prime Brokerage Professionals • Fund Administration Professionals • Finance & Accounting Recruiters and HR Professionals. ***[EVENTBRITE RSVP Mandatory To Attend](https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com)*** Click Here - https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com Attire – We always recommend to wear business casuals but not mandatory. **How it would work: ·** **• Receive name tag upon arrival. Clearly mention your name and your area of work/interest. ·** **• The host will guide you to the main area. ·** **• Connect and network with other professionals in a relaxed yet focused environment.** The event focus on creating long term professional relationship with experienced finance experts. Make sure to bring a lot of business cards. if you looking to move-up or move in carrying a copy of your resume is a good idea. Good chance to run into a HR Partner from a bank or hedge fund. ***[EVENTBRITE RSVP Mandatory To Attend](https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com)*** Click Here - https://NYFINANCE2026.eventbrite.com Connect With Us For Future Events **[LIKE US ON FB](https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYNYBankingFinanceNetworking)** **[JOIN FB GROUP](https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYNYBankingFinanceNetworking/)** **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8444214/)**

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.

AI for Competitive Intelligence | Stifel Webinar

RSVP on Luma for the webinar link: https://luma.com/2yvyaiyj ======= **Hosted by Stifel Venture Banking** # ​**AI for Competitive Intelligence** ​Stay ahead of competitors by using AI to continuously monitor the market and interpret what it means for your roadmap. This session focuses on turning noisy competitive data into clear signals that inform your positioning and product strategy. ​**What you’ll experience / walk away with** * ​Techniques to use AI to track competitor moves, messaging changes, product launches, and hiring patterns. * ​Workflows to synthesize competitive, market, and customer data into simple strategic narratives your team can align around. * ​A lightweight competitive intelligence cadence you can maintain even with a lean team. ​**Who should attend** Startup founders and product leaders who operate in crowded or fast-moving markets and need a structured but manageable way to keep tabs on the competition. ## ​**About Danny Setiawan** ​Danny Setiawan is an expert in AI integration and fundraising strategy for early-stage startups. He has coached over 200 founders through successful product development and capital raises, combining real-world business experience with hands-on, practical training. Danny has led workshops for Fortune 500 companies like PwC and Kimberly-Clark and teaches at General Assembly. He is passionate about helping founders use AI to fundraise smarter and faster. ## ​**About Stifel** ​**Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF)** is a diversified global wealth management, investment bank, and commercial banking institution with $500B in AUM. Stifel Bank, Member FDIC, provides venture and fund banking solutions to venture capital-backed companies and their investors. Backed by the strength and legacy of Stifel, the Bank delivers tailored banking, treasury management, and lending solutions - working closely with Stifel’s Investment Banking and Wealth Management teams to meet the diverse asset management needs of companies and individuals. ​To learn more, visit: [https://stifelventurebanking.com/](https://stifelventurebanking.com/)