We’re excited to bring you an exclusive opportunity to join one of NYC’s most valuable gatherings for developers, founders, product leaders, and tech community builders.

DevRelCon NYC 2026 is coming to Brooklyn this July, and Startup+ members get an exclusive $100 OFF their tickets. 🎟️

DevRelCon is a leading conference focused on the future of Developer Relations, Developer Experience (DevX), Developer Marketing, Product Growth, and building stronger relationships with developer communities.

This isn’t just another tech conference, it’s a place where people building the future of technology come together to share ideas, learn from real-world experiences, and connect with the people shaping developer ecosystems.

Why Attend DevRelCon NYC 2026?

✨ Learn from industry experts
Hear from leaders working across developer platforms, AI tools, APIs, open-source communities, and modern developer marketing strategies.

🤖 Explore the future of AI & Developer Experience
Discover how AI is changing the way companies build products, support developers, create documentation, and grow technical communities.

🤝 Meet NYC’s developer ecosystem
Connect with developers, founders, engineers, product managers, DevRel professionals, and technology leaders from across the industry.

🛠️ Hands-on sessions & practical insights
Go beyond theory with workshops, discussions, and conversations focused on strategies you can apply immediately.

🎁 Exclusive Startup+ Community Benefit

We’ve partnered with DevRelCon to bring our community a special discount:

Whether you’re building a startup, growing a developer community, launching a technical product, or simply want to stay ahead of where technology is heading, this is an event worth attending.

Claim your Startup+ discounted ticket

See you soon,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

After another sold-out networking event, we’re excited to announce our next Startup+ Networking Mixer and as always, our Substack community gets first access before anyone else.

Over the past few events, 500+ founders, investors, operators, and startup professionals have joined Startup+ to build meaningful connections, discover opportunities, and meet the people behind NYC’s fastest-growing startups.

This event is private for Substack subscribers until tomorrow at 11:00 AM.
RSVP Now

Once registrations open on Meetup, Eventbrite, Luma, and our partner communities, free tickets tend to disappear quickly.

Why Startup+?

✔️ One of NYC’s fastest-growing startup networking communities
✔️ 500+ professionals joined our recent events
✔️ Founders, investors, operators & builders under one roof
✔️ Curated networking with zero awkward icebreakers
✔️ Great conversations, new opportunities, and plenty of ping-pong

Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, investing in founders, or simply looking to meet ambitious people, you’ll find your tribe here.

🎟️ Claim Your Free Ticket

Reserve your spot before registrations open to the public. We’d much rather see you inside than on the waitlist.

RSVP Now

Looking forward to kicking off August with another incredible evening of networking.

Reserve your spot for July 2nd

See you soon,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

Tonight’s the night.

101+ founders, investors, operators, and builders have already registered to join us in NYC - and we’re down to the final spots. RSVP Now

If you’ve been thinking about coming, this is your sign. Don’t miss one of the best opportunities to meet ambitious people building the next big thing.

Whether you’re a founder looking for your next hire, an operator expanding your network, an investor meeting promising startups, or simply looking to break into the NYC startup ecosystem, you’ll find your people here.

Get your tickets now

Most attendees come solo, making it one of the easiest and most welcoming networking events to meet new people and build meaningful connections.

RSVP on Luma | Final spots remaining.

See you tonight,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

💻 Coding skills
☕ Unlimited coffee
😴 A complete disregard for sleep

Fortunately, times have changed.

One of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship is that you need to be a software engineer before you can start a company.

You don’t.

In fact, some of the most successful startups weren’t started by programmers. They were started by people who identified a problem worth solving.

And that’s where every startup begins.

💡 Startups Are About Problems, Not Code

Customers don’t buy code.
They buy solutions.

Nobody cares how elegant your database is.

They care whether your product saves them time, makes them money, solves a headache, or improves their life.

The job of a founder isn’t necessarily to write code.

The job of a founder is to understand customers.

That’s why many successful founders started with:

• A Google Form

• A Notion page

• A landing page

• A spreadsheet

• A prototype

• Conversations with potential users

Long before they built actual software.

🤖 Welcome to the No-Code & AI Era

Today, it’s easier than ever to turn an idea into something real.

With tools like AI assistants, no-code builders, website platforms, and automation software, one person can accomplish what once required an entire team.

You can:

✅ Build a website
✅ Create a prototype
✅ Collect customer feedback
✅ Design a brand
✅ Automate workflows
✅ Launch an MVP

Without writing a single line of code.

Will coding help?
Absolutely.

Is it required to start?
Not anymore.

🎯 What You Actually Need

Most first-time founders don’t fail because they can’t code.

They fail because they never start.

The founders who make progress are usually the ones who:

• Talk to customers early

• Test ideas quickly

• Build simple solutions

• Learn continuously

• Surround themselves with ambitious people

🌱 The Best Startup Resource Isn’t Technology

It’s people.

A mentor can save you months of mistakes.
A co-founder can help bring your vision to life.
A customer can validate your idea.
A single conversation can completely change your trajectory.

That’s why communities matter.

And it’s exactly why Startup+ exists.

🤝 You’re Not Supposed to Build Alone

Since 2021, Startup+ has helped founders, builders, students, creators, professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs connect with people who are building the future.

Today, our community includes 25,000+ members across New York City and beyond.

Every month, people join Startup+ looking for:

• Co-founders

• Mentors

• Startup advice

• Career opportunities

• Accountability partners

• New friendships

And often leave with much more.

Because the right community can accelerate your journey faster than almost anything else.

💬 Join Our WhatsApp Community

The conversations don’t stop when the event ends.

Our members stay connected through our private Startup+ WhatsApp community where founders, builders, creators, and startup enthusiasts share:

🚀 Startup ideas
💼 Opportunities
🎯 Resources
🤝 Introductions
💡 Advice & feedback
📅 Event updates

Whether you’re building your first startup or simply exploring entrepreneurship, you’ll find people on the same journey.

Join WhatsApp community

🎉 Join Us on July 2nd

If you’ve been waiting until you’re “ready” to start, consider this your sign.
You don’t need to know everything.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.

You just need to take the first step.

Startup+ hosts networking events on the first Thursday of every month, bringing together founders, creators, investors, operators, students, and future entrepreneurs.

Come meet people who are building.
Come ask questions.
Come find your community.

RSVP Now

Your startup journey doesn’t begin with code.
It begins with a conversation.
And your next conversation could happen on July 2nd.

Reserve your spot for July 2nd

See you soon,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

Person A: “What do you do?”
Person B: “AI for X”
Person A: “Nice nice” (has no idea what was said)
Both: never speak again

Next week is NOT that.

Startup+ is bringing together founders, investors, and operators actually building in NYC tech, not people who are “exploring ideas” for the 19th month in a row.

And yes… the room is already shaping up exactly how it should.

Join us on July 2nd

🔥 What This Actually Is

A high-signal NYC tech room.

Not:

❌ “let’s catch up soon” energy
❌ LinkedIn connection collectors
❌ stealth startups that have been stealth since 2021
❌ people pitching “Uber for AI for blockchain for pets”

But:

✅ founders shipping real products
✅ investors who actually deploy capital
✅ operators who have seen things (and survived them)

and people who understand that timing matters more than tweets

We’ve been hosting Startup+ events since 2021, which means we’ve seen:

• ideas die politely

• ideas explode unexpectedly

• and people realize networking is not a personality trait, it’s a strategy.

Date: July 2nd (Thursday)
Door Open: 5pm
Venue: Sour Mouse, NYC 🐀 (110 Delancey StNew York, NY 10002)

RSVP NOW - SECURE YOUR SPOT

(If you’re thinking “I’ll decide later,” that usually becomes “I saw the recap on LinkedIn.”)

Shoutout to Lauren @_laurengiuliani

⚡ Why This Room Hits Different

In NYC tech, there are two types of nights:

1. Content nights
   You meet people. You forget them. You scroll later.

2. Compounding nights
   You meet someone. Something happens. Then something else happens.

This is the second type.

No stage. No forced icebreakers. No “everyone introduce your startup in 30 seconds” chaos.

Just real conversations that tend to turn into:

• hires

• funding conversations

• cofounders

• or “we should definitely talk tomorrow” (that actually happens)

RSVP Now

🧠 A Quick Reality Check

Every NYC tech person falls into one of two groups after nights like this:

Group A:
Shows up → meets interesting people → something happens later

Group B:
Says: “I was going to go to that Startup+ thing…”
for the next 3 months

We’ve been seeing this pattern since 2021. It does not evolve. It just repeats.\

Join Group A

📲 Join the Startup+ WhatsApp Insider Community

Most people only see the event.

The real network is what happens around it.

We run a private Startup+ WhatsApp Insider Community where:

• events get dropped first

• founders + investors + operators get introduced

• opportunities move fast (like actually fast)

• and yes, occasional chaos + memes are part of the ecosystem

If you’re serious about being in the loop, this is where it starts.

Join WhatsApp Community

⚠️ Final Thought

You don’t “network” your way into NYC tech.

You show up in the right rooms enough times that things start recognizing you.

Next week is one of those rooms.

Not mandatory.

Just heavily recommended if you like momentum.

RSVP Now - July 2nd - NYC

See you there,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

P.S. Want complimentary front-row access to Startup+ energy? Volunteer with us! We’re looking for awesome humans to help us run the show. Email: contact@startupplus.club

Let’s talk about networking.

Most networking advice sounds like it was generated by an AI trained on LinkedIn posts from 2018. 🤖

The startup ecosystem runs on connections. Every successful founder has a story that starts with a simple conversation. A chance introduction. A coffee meeting. A random event they almost didn’t attend.

That’s why we’re excited to bring together founders, investors, operators, creators, marketers, developers, and startup enthusiasts for another incredible Startup+ networking evening.

📅 Next Networking Event

Venue: Sour Mouse, NYC (110 Delancey St, New York, NY)
Doors Open: July 2, 2026 (Thurs) | 5:00 PM

RSVP Now!!

🎯 First Things First: Show Up

You miss 100% of the opportunities you don’t attend.

Your future co-founder, first customer, next hire, investor, advisor, or friend probably won’t accidentally appear in your Slack DMs.

They’ll be in the room.

Join the room

The Best Opportunities Usually Don’t Arrive in Your Inbox

In the startup world, some of the most valuable opportunities happen between the scheduled meetings.

A founder meets their first customer while waiting for a drink.

An investor hears a great idea during a casual conversation.

A startup finds its next hire while discussing product challenges.

A partnership is born from two people realizing they’re solving different pieces of the same problem.

The reality is that startup growth isn’t just about building products. It’s about building relationships.

And that’s exactly what Startup+ is designed for.

🎯 Networking Tip #1: Be Curious, Not Salesy

Nobody wants to attend a networking event and feel like they’re being targeted by a cold outreach campaign in human form. 😂

Instead of leading with a pitch, lead with curiosity.

Ask people what they’re building.

Ask what problem they’re trying to solve.

Ask what keeps them awake at 2 AM besides server outages and runway calculations.

The best conversations start with genuine interest, not rehearsed elevator pitches.

🤝 Networking Tip #2: Focus on Real Conversations

A common mistake founders make is trying to meet everyone in the room.

You don’t need 100 LinkedIn connections by the end of the night.

You need a handful of meaningful conversations.

The person you spend twenty minutes speaking with could become your next customer, advisor, collaborator, or investor.

Quality beats quantity every single time.

🚀 Networking Tip #3: Think Long-Term

One of the biggest myths in networking is that every conversation should produce an immediate outcome.

That’s not how startup communities work.

The founder you meet next week might not need your help today.

But six months from now? They might become your customer, refer an investor, join your team, or introduce you to someone who changes everything.

The best networkers don’t collect contacts.

They build relationships.

🧠 The Startup+ Challenge

When you walk into the event, challenge yourself to meet:

✅ One founder building something ambitious
✅ One investor or startup advisor
✅ One operator who’s scaled a company
✅ One person completely outside your industry

Innovation happens when different perspectives collide.

Sometimes the most valuable conversation you’ll have is with someone who knows absolutely nothing about your space.

Join us on July 2nd

🍻 Why We Love These Events

There’s something special about being in a room filled with people who are building.

People who understand the excitement of launching a product.

The stress of fundraising.

The challenge of finding product-market fit.

The thrill of seeing your first customer sign up.

And the occasional panic of discovering a bug five minutes before a demo. 😅

Startup+ exists because entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, but building alongside a community makes the ride a whole lot better.

Whether you’re a first-time founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, an investor, a startup employee, or someone simply curious about innovation, you’ll find people here who speak your language.

Meet Like-minded people

🎉 See You at Sour Mouse

The best startup stories often begin with a simple conversation.

— Your next customer could be there. ✅

— Your next co-founder could be there. ✅

— Your next investor could be there. ✅

Or maybe you’ll just leave with a few great connections, new ideas, and a renewed sense of motivation.

Either way, it’s a win. 🚀

Come for the networking. Stay for the conversations. Leave with opportunities.

RSVP Now

See you soon,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

At almost every Startup+ event, we hear some version of the same question:

“I’ve got an idea. I’ve started working on it after hours. But how do I know if it’s just a side hustle... or the beginning of a startup?”

It’s a great question.

And the answer is simpler than most people think.

💡 First, let’s define the difference.

A side hustle is usually designed to generate income.

A startup is designed to create growth.

Both are great paths. Neither is better than the other.

The difference lies in your goal.

If you’re freelancing, consulting, selling a product, or earning extra income on the side, you’re building a side hustle.

If you’re trying to solve a problem for a large market, create systems that scale, hire people, raise capital, or build something that can grow beyond yourself, you’re building a startup.

🤔 The question isn’t “Which one should I build?”

The question is:

What kind of life do you want?

A side hustle can give you freedom, flexibility, and additional income.

A startup can create massive opportunities but often comes with greater uncertainty, longer hours, and more risk.

Many successful companies actually started as side hustles.

The founders didn’t quit their jobs on day one.

They tested ideas.
Talked to customers.
Built small.
Learned quickly.

Then they made the leap when the timing was right.

🚧 Most people are stuck before they even begin.

Not because they lack talent.
Not because they lack ideas.
Because they’re waiting for certainty.

They want to know the outcome before taking the first step.

But startups don’t work that way.

The best founders start before they feel ready.

✅ They attend events.
✅ Meet people.
✅ Ask questions.
✅ Validate ideas.
✅ Build relationships.

And slowly, momentum starts to compound.

🌱 Your next opportunity is probably a conversation away.

A future co-founder.
A mentor.
A first customer.
An investor.
A job opportunity.
A friend who introduces you to the right person.

Most of these opportunities don’t come from sitting behind a laptop.

They come from showing up.

🎉 Join Us on July 2nd in NYC

Whether you’re exploring a side hustle, building your first startup, looking for a co-founder, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, we’d love to meet you.

📅 Thursday, July 2, 2026
🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
📍 Sour Mouse, NYC

July 2nd | 5pm

Startup+ hosts networking events on the first Thursday of every month, and every event brings together incredible people from across the startup ecosystem.

You never know who you’ll meet.
But you do know one thing:
You won’t meet them by staying home.

RSVP Now!!

Come meet founders, builders, creators, investors, and future collaborators from across NYC.

Your next opportunity might be one conversation away.

Reserve your spot for July 2nd

See you soon,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

Work hard. Get good grades. Land a spot at a prestigious university. Win at life.

But what if the story is more complicated than that?

We recently came across an upcoming talk by author, professor, and Emmy-winning creator Evan Mandery that asks a provocative question: “Are Ivy Leagues Evil?”

Before you dismiss it as another academic lecture, it sounds like the exact opposite.

Every once in a while, we come across an event that sparks a genuinely interesting question. This week, it’s this one: Are Ivy Leagues Evil? Hosted by PhDs & Pints, this discussion explores the intersection of elite education, privilege, ambition, and opportunity in America today.

Topics include:

• Why college admissions became so competitive

• The hidden advantages wealthy families quietly use

• Whether elite schools actually create success

• Why even successful parents feel trapped in the admissions race

• What all of this says about status, success, and modern America

Whether you’re a founder, parent, student, educator, or simply someone curious about how institutions shape opportunity, this looks like a fascinating discussion.

Event Details

📍 Sugar Mouse NYC, New York, NY

📅 Wednesday, June 10

🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

🎤 Hosted by PhDs & Pints

View Details

We thought this would be valuable for members of the Startup+ community, so we’re passing it along.

While we’re sharing interesting events happening around NYC, don’t forget that our next Startup+ gathering is just around the corner.

Startup+ Networking Night returns on July 2nd, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and ambitious professionals from across the ecosystem.

If you’re looking to meet great people, exchange ideas, and become part of a growing community of builders, we’d love to see you there.

Reserve your spot for July 2nd

Reserve your spot for July 2nd

See you soon,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

This is the second and final drop of complimentary subscriber-only tickets for our upcoming Startup+ networking event.

As always, our newsletter subscribers get first access before tickets are released publicly. RSVP Now!!!

Once these complimentary tickets are claimed, the event will go live on public platforms, and this ticket tier will be permanently closed.

RSVP Now

Why this matters

Last chance for complimentary access

In just a few hours, the event will be released publicly. Once that happens, complimentary subscriber tickets will no longer be available.

Subscriber advantage

This early-access window is reserved exclusively for our newsletter community before the broader NYC startup ecosystem gets access.

Limited capacity

Our previous networking events have reached capacity quickly, and we expect this one to fill up even faster.

Get your seat reserved today

What to Expect

• Meaningful networking with founders, investors, operators, and creators

• High-quality conversations without the typical event fluff

• New connections, opportunities, and collaborations

• A relaxed venue designed for genuine relationship-building

Ready to Join?

Claim Your Complimentary Ticket Now

Only registrations through our official event page will be honored at the door.

Thank you for being part of the Startup+ community. Early access starts here, and this is your final opportunity to secure a complimentary ticket before public release.

See you on July 2nd. 🚀
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

We’re giving Startup+ subscribers first access to our next networking mixer on July 2nd in NYC before tickets go public.

RSVP Now

Over the last few events, we’ve brought together hundreds of founders, investors, operators, and builders for meaningful conversations and valuable connections.

Subscriber-only tickets are available now. Once we open registrations publicly, complimentary spots tend to disappear quickly.

Claim your spot before everyone else.

RSVP Now →

See you on July 02nd,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

The only question is whether you’ll be there to meet them.

This is your last call.

Over 100+ founders, investors, operators, and builders have already confirmed their attendance.

Tomorrow’s room will be packed with people building companies, making investments, hiring talent, exploring opportunities, and creating partnerships. The conversations, introductions, and opportunities will happen whether you’re there or not.

We’ve seen people meet future co-founders, investors, clients, employees, advisors, and lifelong friends at Startup+ events.

RSVP Now

By this time tomorrow, the event will be underway. If you’ve been meaning to get more connected to the startup ecosystem, this is the room.

Final chance to secure your spot before registration closes.

RSVP Now

See you in the room,

Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

Not just collect LinkedIn connections.
Not just attend another “business event.”
But genuinely build relationships, opportunities, friendships, startups, careers, and communities.

And somehow… it grew into something much bigger than we ever imagined. 🚀

25,000+ NYC Tech Community Members ❤️

Today, Startup+ has grown into one of NYC’s largest tech communities.

Over the past few years:

• We’ve hosted events across New York City 🗽

• Helped founders meet investors 💰

• Connected startups with talent 👩‍💻

• Helped creators, freelancers, developers, designers, and operators find their people

• Created thousands of real-world connections that started from a simple conversation

And the best part?

People keep coming back because the vibe feels real.

No corporate energy.
No fake networking.
No awkward rooms.

Just ambitious people helping each other grow.

Join The Community 🚀

Officially Recognized as a Meetup Super Organizer 🏆

We’re incredibly grateful to share that Startup+ has been recognized as a Super Organizer on Meetup.

That badge isn’t just about hosting events.

It represents:
✨ consistency
✨ community trust
✨ great experiences
✨ and years of bringing people together

We genuinely appreciate every single person who has shown up, supported, volunteered, collaborated, or simply invited a friend.

This community exists because of YOU. ❤️

Be a part of Startup+, if not already

Why We Do This

Because one conversation can change everything.

A co-founder.
A client.
A job opportunity.
An investor introduction.
A friendship.
A completely new direction in life.

That’s the power of being in the room.

And honestly?

In a world full of endless scrolling and online noise… real human conversations matter more than ever.

Join us on June 04th

We’re Looking For Partners 🤝

As Startup+ continues to grow, we’re looking to collaborate with amazing people and brands in NYC.

📍 Looking for Venue Partners

Own or manage a cool venue in NYC?
We’d love to host future founder & tech community events there.

🎥 Looking for Local Creator Partners

If you create content around startups, tech, NYC culture, founders, business, or community, let’s collaborate.

We’re always excited to work with creators who genuinely love building communities.

Reach out to contact@startupplus.club

Thank you,

Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

❌ Not another Zoom call.
❌ Not another LinkedIn DM.
❌ Not another “we should catch up sometime.”

Just real conversations. Real founders. Real energy. 🚀

Whether you’re:

• building your startup,

• looking for co-founders,

• hiring,

• fundraising,

• freelancing,

• exploring ideas,

• or simply trying to meet ambitious people...

…this room is for you.

Reserve Your Spot 🚀

Last few events completely blew us away.
Founders met investors.
People found jobs.
Creators found collaborators.
And honestly… some people just made really good friends.

That’s the magic of showing up.

✨ No awkward “networking vibes.”
✨ No suits and boring panels.
✨ Just good conversations, games, drinks, music, and ambitious people.

Why People Keep Coming Back 👀

Because every single event feels different.

One conversation can:

• change your career,

• lead to your next startup,

• bring your first client,

• or introduce you to someone who completely changes your perspective.

You genuinely never know who you’ll meet.

And that’s why these events matter.

Join The Networking Mixer

What To Expect 🎉

🎤 Founders & startup operators
💼 Investors & builders
🎨 Creators & marketers
🤖 AI, tech & startup crowd
🎱 Games, music & casual vibes
📸 Great people & great energy

No pressure.
No pitching on stage.
No complicated agenda.

Just walk in, grab a drink, and start talking. 🍻

RSVP Now

We’ve already seen hundreds of amazing people join Startup+ events over the years, and every event reminds us of one thing:

The internet helps you connect.
But in-person conversations build opportunities.

See you June 04th. 🚀

Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

Too crowded. Too transactional. Too many people trying to “network” without actually connecting.

But every once in a while, there’s one room everyone remembers. This year, that room might be Startup+.

120+ Founders, Operators & Investors. One Room.

Backed by a 25,000+ member tech community in NYC.

Everyone is searching for the same thing:

High-signal people.

That’s exactly why we built Startup+.

Over the last few years, Startup+ has grown into one of NYC’s fastest-growing startup communities with 25,000+ founders, operators, investors, and tech professionals across our network.

On June 04 in NYC, we’re bringing together:

• Founders

• Startup Operators

• Investors

• Engineers

• Product Leaders

• AI Builders

• Creators

• Early-stage startup teams

Not for awkward networking. For real conversations.

BE IN THE ROOM

Most Networking Events Feel The Same.

Startup+ Doesn’t.

You know the type of event:

• Surface-level conversations

• People pitching immediately

• Zero meaningful follow-up

You leave with 15 LinkedIn connections and remember none of them.

Startup+ was designed differently.

People come here because they’re actively building.

Not “thinking about starting something.”

Actually building.

The conversations naturally become better when the room is filled with ambitious people.

That’s what makes Startup+ special.

Join Startup+

Why NY Tech Week Matters So Much

New York becomes one giant startup ecosystem during NY Tech Week.

Founders, VCs, operators, creators, and engineers are all moving through the city at the same time.

One good introduction can lead to:

• Your next hire

• Your next cofounder

• An investor intro

• A partnership

• Your next startup opportunity

• Your first customer

The hardest part isn’t finding events.

It’s finding the right room.

Be a part of the room - June 04th

We Built Startup+ For Builders

Our community includes:

• SaaS founders

• AI startup teams

• Product managers

• Engineers

• Startup marketers

• Operators

• Investors

• Technical builders

• Creative entrepreneurs

Some are fundraising. Some are launching products. Some are exploring their next startup. Some are simply looking to meet ambitious people in tech. Some are hiring. Some are building quietly. Some are looking for what’s next.

But everyone in the room is ambitious.

And that changes the energy completely.

Join us on June 04

The Biggest Advantage Of Startup+? The People.

Most events optimize for attendance numbers.

We optimize for the quality of people in the room.

Because one strong connection matters more than 50 shallow ones.

That’s why people keep returning.

Not because of flashy production.

Because they consistently meet interesting people.

June 04th | 5pm

NYC Is Becoming The Best Place To Build

There’s a reason the NYC tech scene is exploding.

The density of talent here is unmatched.

In one week, you can meet:

• founders building AI products

• operators scaling venture-backed startups

• angel investors

• creators with distribution

• engineers building the next big thing

And during NY Tech Week, that density multiplies.

The right room matters more than ever.

Join us on June 04th

Final Thought

A lot of people will attend NY Tech Week.

Very few will leave with real relationships.

The people who do? - They’re intentional about where they spend their time.

Startup+ is built to be one of those rooms.

If you’re building in tech, startups, AI, product, or venture — this is where you want to be.

See you on June 04th,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

As we promised during our last event, we are opening the gates just for our community subscribers: a fresh Startup+ networking mixer on Thursday, June 04th at 5 PM, & you get first dibs on the subscriber-only tickets.

We’re keeping this private for now. After that, it goes live on Meetup, Eventbrite, and everywhere else… and the complimentary spots usually vanish in a couple of hours.

Next event in a nutshell

• Where: Sour Mouse NYC, Lower East Side | June 04th, Thursday 5:00 PM

• Why: Real conversations, zero fluff, and our favorite ping-pong backdrop

• Who: Founders, investors, operators - new faces & returning friends

RSVP Now!

We should now start claiming to be one of the prominent event builders. Let the numbers speak from our last couple of events.

We hope you’ll grab your spot now rather than be on the waitlist later.

RSVP Now!

Thanks for being part of this community, excited to kick off April together.

See you on June 04th,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

🔥 134 people already registered and spots are filling up fast.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time. Doors open at 5 PM, and we’re expecting a high-energy evening with founders, builders, and investors from across NYC.

Get your spot now

🤝 What to Expect | Networking Mixer Vibes

Think of this as more than just an event, it’s a curated networking mixer designed for meaningful conversations.

No awkward small talk, just genuine connections:

• Meet founders, operators, and investors in a relaxed setting

• Open-format mingling (no rigid agenda)

• Great energy, real conversations, and opportunity-driven interactions

• Whether you’re hiring, building, or exploring, there’s someone you should meet

Don’t miss your chance to:

• Connect with like-minded innovators

• Discover exciting startups

• Be part of a growing community

⏳ Slots are closing soon — secure yours before it’s too late.

RSVP now before the last spots are gone

See you in the room,

Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

Our upcoming Startup+ Networking Event is almost completely full, and we’re down to the final few spots.

Last time, we had 120+ tech founders, investors, and operators walk into the room and this week is shaping up to be even bigger, with 114 attendes already confirmed. RSVP now!

📍 Venue: Sour Mouse, NYC
📅 Date: Thursday, May 07th
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5PM

See you on May 7th

This isn’t just another networking event where you collect LinkedIn connections and forget names.

This is where:

• Founders meet their first investors

• Operators find their next big opportunity

• Ideas turn into real collaborations

And the reality is, rooms like this don’t stay open for long.

By next week, people will be talking about:

• The connections they made

• The deals they started

• The people they almost didn’t meet

Don’t miss the chance to meet and connect with 120+ of the most driven people in tech.

Because once registrations close, there’s no waitlist, no second round, no replay.

RSVP now before the last spots are gone

See you in the room,

Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

You could spend this Thursday
→ doomscrolling Twitter/X
→ replying “let’s catch up soon” (and never doing it)
→ or attending another event where everyone says “so what are you building?” and walks away mid-answer

…or you could be in the room where it actually happens.

Join us May 7 - 5pm

This Thursday, we’re bringing together 100+ founders, investors, and operators - yes, real humans, not just profile pictures and “thought leaders.”

Instead, expect:

• Conversations that don’t feel forced

• People actually building interesting things

• Serendipity (the good kind, not the “we should grab coffee” kind)

Last time, we had 120+ people show up, founders, investors, operators — and somehow everyone left saying, “that was actually worth it.”

This time?
We’re almost full already. RSVP now

Which means:

• The room will be packed

• The energy will be high

• And if you wait… you’ll be watching stories from people who didn’t hesitate

Let’s be honest —
Opportunities don’t usually come with a calendar invite.

Don’t miss your chance to meet and connect with 100+ builders in one room.

RSVP now before registrations close

See you there (if you’re fast enough),
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

You show up.
You grab a drink.
You say “what do you do?” about 11 times.
You leave with… maybe 2 LinkedIn connections and one “let’s catch up soon” that never happens.

Cool. Very productive. 10/10 ROI.

But here’s the thing most founders miss:

It’s not the event. It’s the questions you ask.

Because the difference between:

• “just another networking night”
  and

• “this actually changed something for me”

…usually comes down to one good conversation.

And good conversations don’t start with:

“So… what do you do?”

They start with better questions.

Join us on May 7

🧠 1. “What are you currently trying to figure out?”

This question is gold.

It cuts through:

• polished pitches

• rehearsed intros

• “we’re doing great” energy

And gets straight to reality.

You’ll hear things like:

• “Honestly, we’re struggling with distribution”

• “Trying to crack retention right now”

• “We have users… but not the right ones”

Now you’re not networking anymore.
You’re in a real conversation.
And that’s where value starts.

Join Us Now!!

🚀 2. “What’s been working surprisingly well for you?”

Founders LOVE talking about wins they didn’t expect.

Not the obvious stuff.
Not the pitch deck highlights.

The real stuff:

• “This one channel randomly took off”

• “Cold emails actually started converting”

• “We changed one thing and signups doubled”

This is where you get insights you won’t find on Twitter threads or LinkedIn posts.

It’s like unlocking a cheat code… except it’s legal.

May 7 | Doors Open 5pm

😅 3. “What’s been way harder than you thought?”

Now we’re getting honest.

Because behind every “we’re scaling fast” post is:

• something breaking

• something not working

• something stressful

And when someone answers this honestly, two things happen:

1. You learn faster

2. You connect deeper

Also, it’s oddly comforting to hear:

“Oh… it’s not just me.”

🎯 4. “Who would be a great person for you to meet tonight?”

This is how you actually network.

Not by collecting contacts.
But by creating connections.

When you ask this:

• you position yourself as helpful

• you become memorable

• you instantly stand out from 90% of people in the room

And ironically?

This is the fastest way to build a strong network. (Yes, helping others works. Annoying but true.)

🔥 5. “What are you building towards right now?”

Not “what do you do.”

But:

where is this going?

This shifts the conversation from:

• present → future

• features → vision

• job → mission

And you’ll feel the difference.

Energy changes.
People lean in.
The conversation becomes… interesting.

The Real Game

Here’s what most people get wrong:

They think startup events are about meeting more people.

They’re not.

They’re about:

• having better conversations

• going one level deeper

• leaving with real connections

Because one strong conversation > 20 forgettable ones.

Every time.

Meet Interesting People

And That’s Exactly the Energy We’re Building

Startup+ Networking Night isn’t:

• awkward small talk

• surface-level intros

• “what do you do?” on repeat

It’s a room full of:

• founders figuring things out in real-time

• operators sharing what’s actually working

• people open to real conversations

No fluff.
No forced vibes.
Just high-signal interactions.

If You Come, Try This

Instead of asking:

“So what do you do?”

Try just one of the questions above.

That’s it.

One better question → one better conversation → one unexpected opportunity.

That’s how this works.

Final Thought

Most people will show up and network. A few will show up and connect. Save your spot

Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club

Think about your last 5 working days.

Where were you?

Probably the same place.
Same setup.
Same rhythm.

Nothing wrong with that.

But also… nothing new happens there.

Now imagine something slightly different.

You walk into a new space in the city.

There’s good light.
People are already there, laptops open, focused, building things.

No one’s trying to sell you anything.
No one’s interrupting your flow.

You just sit down… and start working.

Claim your $5 workday

And then something shifts.

You get into deeper focus faster than usual.

You overhear a conversation that makes you think differently.

At lunch, you end up talking to someone building something interesting.

No agenda. No pressure.

Just… proximity to the right people.

Wayo x Startup+ Workday

That’s what Wayo Community Workdays are designed for.

Not coworking… Not networking.

Just a better day of work, surrounded by people who take what they’re doing seriously.

Wayo Community Workdays

We’ve partnered with Wayo to bring this to the Startup+ community.

And the best part? You can try it for $5.

No commitment. Just show up and see what happens.

Claim your full workday with Lunch

Upcoming days

May 1 — Branch

Small groups. Intentionally so.

There’s a version of your workday where you get more done…

…and maybe meet someone who changes what you’re working on.

You don’t have to commit to anything long-term.

Just try one day. → Book your $5 workday. Sometimes progress isn’t about working harder.

It’s just about changing the room you’re in.

Full Disclosure: Startup+ receives zero commission, kickbacks, or monetary benefits from this partnership. We’re doing this because we actually think Wayo offers massive value to our builders. If it doesn’t help you scale, we don’t share it. Simple as that.

Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club