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NEW YORK AI TECH BUILDERS, FOUNDERS, STARTUP PITCH & INVESTOR NETWORKING NIGHT

NEW YORK AI TECH BUILDERS, FOUNDERS, STARTUP PITCH & INVESTOR NETWORKING NIGHT

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00 PM
From NOMAD — FOUNDERS & INVESTORS NORTH AMERICA

### **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/y0xo7uu5](https://luma.com/y0xo7uu5) Choose the option that works best for you. See you there!

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AI TECH & Startup Night — Manhattan, New York

AI TECH & Startup Night — Manhattan, New York

Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 PM
From NOMAD — FOUNDERS & INVESTORS NORTH AMERICA

**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. [https://luma.com/penkrw3n](https://luma.com/penkrw3n) With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*

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Founders & Engineers NYC Meetup

Founders & Engineers NYC Meetup

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30 PM
From Founders & Engineers NYC

The RSVP is Managed on Eventbrite. [Click here to RSVP HERE On EventBrite ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cofounder-nyc-launch-meetup-tickets-1990923392461?aff=oddtdtcreator) FREE Event Building a startup is hard. Finding the right people to build it with is often even harder. This meetup is designed to bring together ambitious founders, software engineers, product builders, operators, marketers, and startup-minded professionals who want to create something meaningful. Whether you're looking for: * A co-founder * An early team member * A startup to join * Feedback on an idea * Technical or business expertise * New opportunities and connections This is a room built for builders. ### What to Expect * Founder and attendee introductions * Startup and project lightning pitches * Co-founder and team matching * Networking with founders, engineers, and operators * Conversations about building products, launching startups, and growing businesses ### Who Should Attend? * Founders * Software Engineers * Product Managers * Designers * Marketers * Sales Professionals * Operators * Anyone interested in building or joining startups Come prepared to talk about what you're building, what you're looking for, and how you can help others. Every startup starts with a conversation. Every co-founder relationship starts with a connection. You never know who you'll meet in the room. Hosted by Cofounder.nyc 📍 Founders & Engineers NYC Meetup Group

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Founders Live NYC

Founders Live NYC

Thu, Jul 23, 10:00 PM
From Founders Live NYC

## **Founders Live New York City is Back for July!** **\*\*TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE VISIT OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE\*\*** Founders Live is NYC’s premier networking event for early-stage startups and part of the [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. **\*\*PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE [VENUE IS LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR OF BUILDING. GAIN ENTRANCE THROUGH DOORWAY TO THE LEFT OF DOWNSTAIRS BUSINESS](https://nyc@founderslive.comgoogle.com/maps/place/218+Lafayette+St,+New+York,+NY+10012/@40.7218667,-73.9975589,3a,75y,303.74h,93.49t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s_s5hl2ZJKAirUDeD6BqqiQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-3.491527997582182%26panoid%3D_s5hl2ZJKAirUDeD6BqqiQ%26yaw%3D303.73651870456996!7i16384!8i8192!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x89c2598928753feb:0x6bbdd71286025593!2s218+Lafayette+St,+New+York,+NY+10012!3b1!8m2!3d40.7220042!4d-73.9977977!16s%2Fg%2F11b8z5l03s!3m5!1s0x89c2598928753feb:0x6bbdd71286025593!8m2!3d40.7220042!4d-73.9977977!16s%2Fg%2F11b8z5l03s?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D "https://nyc@founderslive.comgoogle.com/maps/place/218+Lafayette+St,+New+York,+NY+10012/@40.7218667,-73.9975589,3a,75y,303.74h,93.49t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s_s5hl2ZJKAirUDeD6BqqiQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-3.491527997582182%26panoid%3D_s5hl2ZJKAirUDeD6BqqiQ%26yaw%3D303.73651870456996!7i16384!8i8192!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x89c2598928753feb:0x6bbdd71286025593!2s218+Lafayette+St,+New+York,+NY+10012!3b1!8m2!3d40.7220042!4d-73.9977977!16s%2Fg%2F11b8z5l03s!3m5!1s0x89c2598928753feb:0x6bbdd71286025593!8m2!3d40.7220042!4d-73.9977977!16s%2Fg%2F11b8z5l03s?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D")**\*\* ## **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:** Big shout out to our July venue sponsor, and thank you for hosting FoundersLive. Support businesses that support us by checking them out. **[BELONG](http://www.belongnyc.com "http://www.belongnyc.com")** is a hospitality-driven workspace and members lounge in the heart of SoHo, designed for the hours between meetings, flights, and wherever life takes you next. Think of it as an airport lounge in the middle of New York City, offering beautifully designed workspaces, meeting rooms, phone booths, lockers, showers, and flexible event space in a warm, residential setting. Whether you’re building a company, meeting with clients, or simply need a place to land for a few hours, BELONG is designed to help ambitious people work, connect, and recharge. We also host intimate events, founder gatherings, workshops, and community programming that bring together New York’s entrepreneurial and creative communities. [www.belongnyc.com](http://www.belongnyc.com/ "http://www.belongnyc.com/")

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Founders Running Club :: New York

Founders Running Club :: New York

Sat, Jul 18, 1:00 PM
From Founders Running Club :: New York
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**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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NYC Founders & Funding Networking Night

NYC Founders & Funding Networking Night

Thu, Jul 23, 10:00 PM
From NYC Founders & Funding Circle

### NYC Founders & Funding Networking Night \| July 23 \| 6:00 PM Whether you're validating your first idea, building an MVP, raising a pre-seed round, or scaling your company after funding, this evening is designed for founders who believe the right conversation can change everything. This isn't a pitch competition. It isn't a panel discussion. It isn't one of those networking events where everyone is trying to sell to everyone else. It's a relaxed evening where founders, startup operators, investors, and people in the startup ecosystem come together to meet interesting people and build meaningful relationships. You may meet: • Startup founders at every stage • Founders actively raising capital • Angel investors • Venture capital professionals • Startup employees and operators • Accelerators and incubator members • Product managers, engineers, designers, marketers, and advisors working with startups Some founders attending have successfully raised venture capital. Others are preparing for their first fundraising journey. You may hear stories about fundraising, product-market fit, hiring, growth, customer acquisition, AI, SaaS, fintech, healthtech, climate tech, or simply what it's like building a company in today's market. While investors and experienced founders sometimes attend these gatherings, this event **does not guarantee investor meetings, funding, introductions, or pitches.** Instead, we focus on creating an environment where authentic conversations naturally happen. Many great partnerships begin long before anyone writes a check. ### How the evening works • Check in and receive your name badge. • Grab a drink and introduce yourself. • Meet founders from different industries. • Exchange ideas, experiences, and contact information. • Leave with new relationships and fresh perspectives. If you're attending alone, don't worry. Many attendees come by themselves, and our hosts will happily introduce you to others. ### Who should attend? • Startup founders • Entrepreneurs • Co-founders looking for partners • Founders raising capital • Angel investors • Venture capital professionals • Startup operators • Product, engineering, marketing, and growth professionals • Anyone passionate about building startups ### Important Information • Professional networking event. • No formal presentations or pitches. • Funding is never guaranteed. • Respect everyone's time and avoid aggressive selling. • Venue details will be shared with registered attendees.

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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.