No Boring Networking: Just NYC Builders & Dreamers – Thursday, Sept 4
Skip the awkward small talk and stiff handshakes. Join NYC’s most dynamic founders, investors, and creators for real conversations, real ideas, and real connections.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked into a networking event and immediately regretted it.
You know the type: stiff suits, recycled small talk, people glued to their phones. The kind of “networking” that makes you wonder if your time could’ve been better spent binge-watching a series.
Now, imagine the opposite. A space buzzing with energy, people who actually want to be there, and conversations that spark ideas, laughter, and maybe even your next co-founder.
Why This Isn’t Your Typical Networking Event
1. People Who Actually Get It
Meet founders in the trenches, investors who care about stories and grit, and operators who know how to make things happen.
2. Conversations That Stick
Ask real questions, share genuine experiences, and see where the conversation takes you. It’s amazing what happens when you stop reciting scripts and start listening.
3. Collaboration Over Transactions
Networking doesn’t have to feel transactional. Past attendees have met co-founders, mentors, and collaborators—all from casual conversations.
What You’ll Experience
Founders & Dreamers: People with ideas you didn’t even know existed.
Investors & Mentors: Who actually listen before asking about your deck.
Real Connections: Not a business card swap marathon.
Fun Vibes: Casual setting at Sour Mouse, NYC, with drinks, snacks, and energy.
Quick Story
Last month, a founder walked in with nothing more than a napkin sketch and an idea. By the end of the night, they had:
An investor intrigued by the concept.
A designer ready to prototype.
A potential co-founder who clicked over bad coffee jokes.
Why You Should Show Up
Networking should feel like discovery, possibility, NYC creativity, and collaboration. This is your chance to:
Meet ambitious people.
Share ideas without pressure.
Plant seeds for projects, partnerships, or lifelong friendships.
Event Details
📍 Where: Sour Mouse, NYC
🗓 When: Thursday, September 4
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
Join the Fun
Spots fill fast. NYC moves quickly, and you don’t want to miss out.
Aneesh Lal, Founder, Startup+
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead, Startup+
Because at Startup+, we believe:
Networking isn’t about the quantity of people you meet—it’s about the quality of the connections you make.