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Faith + Fortitude @ Work

Faith + Fortitude @ Work

Tue, Sep 1, 11:15 PM
From Faith and Fortitude at Work

Join us for an evening of faith, encouragement, and meaningful conversation as we explore what it looks like to trust God in our careers, callings, and daily work. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, building a business, leading a team, searching for your next opportunity, or simply seeking to honor God in your workplace, this gathering is designed to encourage and equip you. Together, we’ll discuss biblical principles for work and leadership, share experiences and challenges, pray for one another, and build genuine community with other professionals who desire to grow in both faith and fortitude. No matter where you are in your professional journey, you are welcome here. Come prepared to connect, be encouraged, and leave with practical insights and renewed confidence in God’s direction for your life.

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NYC Tech Night : Networking for Tech Startups, Investors, Professionals

NYC Tech Night : Networking for Tech Startups, Investors, Professionals

Thu, Sep 3, 9:00 PM
From [30000+ members] New York Professional Networking
4.1

**NYC Tech & Startup Mixer — brought to you by [Startup+](https://startupplus.club/)** **📅 RSVP (Required):** [https://lu.ma/nyc-networking](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5) **What’s this about?** We’re bringing together **founders, engineers, investors, recruiters, freelancers, and mentors** for one goal — to connect. No panels. No speeches. Just real, in-person conversations that lead to real opportunities. If you’re testing an idea, raising funds, or hiring your first developer — this is the place to be. **Why join?** ✅ Meet **100+ builders and backers** in one night ✅ Swap stories, share lessons, and get quick feedback ✅ Find your next **co-founder, investor, or customer** (maybe all three!) [Get your RSVP - before its all gone](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5) **Event setup** 📍 Dedicated networking space 🪪 Name tags provided at the door 💼 Bring a business card or LinkedIn QR — whatever works 👕 Dress code: Business-casual (jeans are totally fine) **About Startup+** We started in **2021**, right in the middle of the pandemic, because Zoom mixers weren’t cutting it. Fast forward to today: * **25,000+ members** * **75+ mixers** * **12 pitch nights** * **6,000+ attendees** * **8,000+ newsletter subscribers** ✨ Our mission is simple — **connect good people and let the magic happen. [RSVP now](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5)** **Additional Info** 🗞️ Join our **newsletter** for exclusive invites and event drops: [newsletter.startupplus.club](https://newsletter.startupplus.club) 💼 Sponsorship or press inquiries: **contact@startupplus.club** 🙋 Volunteer for a **complimentary ticket**: [contact@startupplus.club](mailto:contact@startupplus.club) **Important Notes** 🚫 **No walk-ins.** Only confirmed **[Luma RSVPs](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5)** will be admitted. 📸 By attending, you agree that photos and videos may be used in future Startup+ promos. 📧 Contact info collected may be used for future event invites and updates. **See you IRL!** 🎉 [Join us now](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5)

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42 attendees
Building Slack’s simplified layout mode

Building Slack’s simplified layout mode

Tue, Sep 1, 11:30 PM
From A11yNYC - Accessibility New York City
4.8

This event will be online on [YouTube](https://youtu.be/2pzA8TkTP1Q) and in-person (New York City). **The speaker and live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET. If arriving late, please leave a comment on this page and someone will come down ASAP. **Description** Slack is a powerful hub for work and communication, but its dense and complex interface can be a barrier for users with motor, vision, and cognitive disabilities. To help more people use Slack effectively, we introduced Simplified Layout Mode on desktop and web. This preference transforms Slack into a single-column layout that is easier to navigate and has fewer distractions. In this session, we will demo Simplified Layout Mode and discuss its evolution from an accommodation request by an ALS advocacy group to a feature that benefits multiple audiences. Along the way, we’ll share specific examples of how its design was shaped by our partnerships with disabled and neurodivergent users. Attendees will learn ... * How to collect and synthesize feedback from different groups of users with disabilities over the course of a feature’s development * How to collaborate with internal employee disability groups to get feedback and build momentum around a feature **Presenter bios** [Chris Xu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xu-chris/) is a director of product management of Slack looking after accessibility and design systems. Outside of product management, they have had a wide-ranging career focused on how technology and communities shape each other. They live in Brooklyn, NY and hold strong opinions about fruit. [Lena Wang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wang1/) is a frontend software engineer at Slack working on accessibility and design systems. Outside of engineering, she's usually mid-side-quest — whether that's walking the entire length of Manhattan on a whim, running a Taco Bell 5k, or competing in a city-wide scavenger hunt. She lives in Manhattan, NY. [Kaili Liang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaili-liang/) is a Software Engineer at Slack, working on accessibility and design systems. In her free time, she loves chasing new eats, diving into books, trying various arts and crafts, and traveling. **Accessibility** The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. For ASL preferred speakers, learn about the [Aira ASL App](https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/), and download it before the event. For the Blind and Low Vision community, learn about the [Aira Explorer App](https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/) and download it before the event. To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect. For additional accessibility requirements, please email meryl@equalentry.com **two weeks** **before** the event. **Livestream** [YouTube](https://youtu.be/2pzA8TkTP1Q) Provided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG. **Location details** The event is at 72 Spring street on the 4th floor. Everyone must be accompanied to the event on the 4th floor. Because everyone needs to be escorted, please arrive early or on time. When you enter the ground floor, a representative from A11yNYC will be there to provide elevator access. **Transit** The building 72 Spring street is near several transit stops: 6 train * Spring Street (non-accessible stop): 100 feet * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.4 miles B/D/F/M trains * Broadway-Lafayette Street (accessible stop), 0.2 miles N/Q/R/W trains * Prince Street (non-accessible stop): 0.2 miles * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.3 miles M1 / M55 Bus lines * Broadway/Spring Street stop: 500 feet Cabs and rideshares can let passengers out right near the building entrance. **Finding the building** In Google Maps, find 72 Spring street. It shows the correct location of the entrance: on Spring Street, halfway between Crosby and Lafayette. It’s also between the Glossier store and the Krewe Eyewear store. Inside and over the reception desk in our building 72 Spring st, it says “Marc Jacobs.” **Traveling to the event?** We recommend [Hotel on Rivington](https://www.hotelonrivington.com/) or [Crosby Street Hotel](https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/crosby-street-hotel). **Accreditation** All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC). **Sponsors** Thanks to [Aira](https://aira.io/), [AKQA](https://www.akqa.com/), [Deque](https://www.deque.com/), [Evinced](https://www.evinced.com/), [Equal Entry](https://equalentry.com/), and [Fable](https://makeitfable.com/) for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com

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89 attendees
Founders Running Club :: New York

Founders Running Club :: New York

Sat, Aug 22, 1:00 PM
From Founders Running Club :: New York
5.0

**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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9 attendees
Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00 PM
From The Best NYC Social Events
4.5

\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* Summer is a great time to meet new people and make new friends! Come expand your social circle at this fun and friendly event! Prior to the event, we will provide you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. \*\*\*\*\*1 item minimum purchase (drinks, non alcoholic is ok, and/or food) FAQs: **How many will attend?** This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. We will have a good number of members attending. **Can I come alone?** Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! **Is this age-specific?** 20s, 30s, 40s. We usually get a good mix of ages. **Do I need to get ticket in advance?** Yes. Prepay only event. $19-$25 depending upon available spaces/how early you purchase ticket

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Intuitive Introverts: Creating Connection Without Becoming Someone Else

Intuitive Introverts: Creating Connection Without Becoming Someone Else

Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 PM
From MBTI | Intuitive Introverts NYC (Extroverts Welcome!)
4.5

**How introverted intuitives build meaningful relationships without pretending to be more outgoing.** **Co-Hosts:** Vin & Margarita Many introverts grow up hearing that they need to speak more, socialize more, or become more outgoing to build meaningful relationships. But what if connection doesn't require becoming someone else? For intuitive introverts, connection often grows through honesty, reflection, curiosity, emotional depth, and feeling genuinely understood. This discussion is designed specifically for people who recharge through solitude but still want meaningful relationships. Together we'll explore questions like: • What helps you feel safe enough to be truly seen? • What makes conversation feel meaningful instead of exhausting? • How do you stay authentic while meeting new people? • How do you build connections without performing? This is a slower-paced discussion focused on thoughtful conversation rather than networking. No pressure. No icebreakers that force you to perform. Just honest conversations with people who often experience the world in similar ways.

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