We’re Starting 2026 Loud - 203+ Builders Already RSVP’d | NYC Tech Community
We’re bringing the NYC startup crowd together to start 2026 right. 203+ already in the room, and counting. No panels. No pitches. Just real connections.
If your New Year’s resolution was “meet better people, faster” - this one’s for you.
We’re kicking off 2026 the only way we know how:
one packed room,
zero panels,
zero pitches, and
200+ ambitious humans already locked in.
As of today, 203+ founders, engineers, investors, operators, and startup-curious builders have already RSVP’d for our first big Startup+ event of the year and it’s shaping up to be our largest kickoff ever. - Feb 05th (Thursday)
No slides
No agenda
No one asking you to circle back
Just real conversations, real connections, and the kind of networking that doesn’t feel like networking.
Event Details
🗓 Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ Evening (doors open at 5pm - come on time)
📍 Sour Mouse, NYC
Why this one matters 👇
Because this is where:
Co-founder ideas get stress-tested before they hit Notion
Hiring plans get validated before you post on LinkedIn
Investors hear stories before decks
And “we should grab coffee sometime” actually turns into something real
Also because:
203+ people have already RSVP’d
January energy is undefeated
And yes, FOMO is a valid business emotion
What to expect (and what not to)
What you’ll get:
A room full of founders, builders, and backers
Easy intros, name tags, and zero awkward icebreakers
Conversations that start with “what are you building?” and don’t end with “let me sell you something”
What you won’t get:
Panels
Speeches
PowerPoint decks from 2019
Someone telling you their startup is “Uber for X” (hopefully)
Who should come?
If you’re:
Building something (or thinking about it)
Hiring, fundraising, or exploring what’s next
New to NYC’s startup scene or deeply plugged in
Tired of online networking and ready for real humans
You’ll fit right in.
2026 is going to move fast.
This is your chance to start it in the room where things actually happen.
P.S. Want to volunteer with Startup+ and get early access?
Email us at contact@startupplus.club if you’re interested.
See you Thursday, Feb 5 🚀
Aneesh Lal, Founder
Jaynish Shah, Community Lead
Team Startup+
🌐 www.startupplus.club