Don’t Just Network - Build Real Startup Friendships @Startup+ | NYC
Networking is easy. Building real startup friendships? That’s hard. At Startup+, we’ve made it fun, chaotic, and maybe the most valuable part of your month.
Ever walked into a “networking event” and instantly regretted your life choices?
You know the scene - fluorescent lights, forced smiles, and someone aggressively pitching their app that “reinvents LinkedIn for pets.”
You nod politely, clutch your drink for dear life, and wonder why you didn’t just stay home.
Yeah… we’ve all been there.
That’s exactly why Startup+ was born - to make meeting people in tech actually fun.
Not awkward. Not transactional. Not “let’s connect on LinkedIn and never talk again.”
Just real conversations with people who get it - founders, investors, and builders figuring things out together over drinks, laughs, and the occasional chaotic pitch.
The Anti-Networking Network
At Startup+, we ditched the panels, the formal intros, and the performative “networking energy.”
Instead, we created something that feels more like hanging out with smart, curious friends who happen to be building ambitious things.
It’s the kind of place where you can:
Confess that your “AI platform” is currently 40% manual work.
Admit your co-founder learned what an LLC was last week.
Or celebrate that your landing page got its first real sign-up (and it wasn’t your mom this time).
Somehow, those conversations turn into real connections and real opportunities.
Join Startup+ Tech Startup Networking Event
When : Thursday, November 6
Where : Sour Mouse, NYC
Why We Don’t Call It “Networking”
“Networking” is about what people can get from you.
“Friendship” is about who you actually are.
And in the startup world - where everyone’s running on caffeine, chaos, and big dreams - friendships matter way more than formalities.
Some of the best stories in our community didn’t start with a pitch deck.
They started with:
“Hey, want to grab a drink?”
Or,
“You too? I thought I was the only one who launched with a broken Stripe button.”
Those moments build trust. And that trust turns into co-founder relationships, investor introductions, and collaborations that last.
🎟 Join the next Startup+ Night → November 6 @ Sour Mouse, NYC
Meet real people. Build real friendships. Maybe even find your next co-founder.
TLDR;
If you walk into a Startup+ event looking for “networking,” you’ll leave with something better - friends who believe in what you’re building.
Because when the startup grind gets tough (and it will), you don’t need more LinkedIn connections.
You need people who’ll grab a beer with you and say,
“Yeah, I’ve been there too let’s figure it out.”
That’s the magic of Startup+.
See you on November 6 at Sour Mouse, NYC where the conversations are real, the drinks are cold, and “networking” is just a side effect. 🍻
💰 Helping Founders Raise Smarter: Our Partnership with FE Capital
We know fundraising can feel like a second full-time job endless spreadsheets, cold emails, and way too many “let’s circle back” replies.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with FE Capital, an AI-powered platform built to make fundraising simpler for founders. It helps you find the right investors, organize your outreach, and track your progress all in one place.
As part of this partnership, every Startup+ member gets 6,000 free credits on FE Capital giving you access to tools that help you raise faster and with more clarity.
It’s our way of saying: you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Because being part of Startup+ should mean more than good conversations, it should mean real support when you’re ready to grow.
🌐Claim your exclusive Startup+ community benifits: https://www.fe.capital/startuppluscommunity
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 or send us a message!