Startup+ is a NYC-based startup and tech community built to bring ambitious people together - IRL.
Founded in 2021, Startup+ connects founders, investors, operators, builders, and tech professionals through in-person networking events and community initiatives.
Today, our community has grown to 27K+ members, making Startup+ one of NYC’s most active startup and tech networks.
Why Do We Do This?
NYC is full of founders building companies, investors looking for the next big idea, operators scaling teams, and talented professionals looking for their next opportunity.
But meaningful connections don’t always happen online.
That’s why we bring people together in the same room.
Our goal is simple: create a space where people can meet beyond LinkedIn, have real conversations, exchange ideas, discover opportunities, and build relationships that actually last.
No awkward cold DMs. No endless LinkedIn scrolling.
Just good people, interesting conversations, and a room full of opportunities.
🙌 Want to Be Part of the Team?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers who want to help create these experiences from the inside.
As a Startup+ volunteer, you won’t just attend the event, you’ll help make it happen.
Why Volunteer with Startup+?
As part of the volunteer team, you’ll:
🤝 Meet founders, investors & top operators in a more personal setting.
🎟️ Get behind-the-scenes access to our networking events and help make them happen.
🚀 Expand your network naturally by connecting with people before and during the event.
🧠 Gain real event experience working in a fast-paced startup community.
🎫 Get access to exclusive tech conference perks, including free or discounted tickets to select NYC conferences through Startup+ partnerships.*
Whether you’re building a startup, working in tech, exploring the ecosystem, or simply love bringing people together, volunteering is a great way to get involved and meet the right people.
📩 Volunteer with Startup+
📅 Our Monthly Events
Startup+ NYC events happen on the first Thursday of every month.
Next event: Thursday, October 1
Spots on the volunteer team are limited, so if you’d like to get involved, reach out to us and let us know you’re interested.
👥 Who Comes to Startup+?
You’ll find a mix of people from across NYC’s startup and technology ecosystem, including:
Founders & co-founders
Investors & VCs
Startup operators
Product managers & engineers
AI & tech professionals
Marketing & growth leaders
Entrepreneurs & builders
Students & aspiring founders
People exploring their next startup opportunity
The common denominator?
They’re curious, ambitious, and looking to meet other people building what’s next.
📩 Interested for Volunteering
We’re keeping the volunteer team small so everyone can actually be involved.
Fill in this simple google form or DM us and tell us you’d like to volunteer with Startup+.
Come for the community. Stay for the connections. 🚀
*Conference perks depend on individual partnerships and availability. Past partnerships have included AI, marketing, startup, and major big-tech conferences, including both single-day and multi-day events.
Looking forward to meet you,
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club