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Founders Live NYC
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00 PM**Founders Live NYC is back!** On Wednesday June 24th, join us for an incredible pitch event featuring founders from some of New York City’s most innovative early-stage startups. The format is simple: \*5 founders \*99-second pitches \*4 minute audience Q&A Your vote decides the winner! For full event details and to register for attendance, visit the main event page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-new-york-city-tickets-1988446229199?keep_tld=true All founders, investors, vendors, and other interested parties are welcome to attend—whether you're currently working on a project or not. Founders Live is a community for building connections with other NYC talent that can help when the time comes. We can't wait to see you!

Founder-to-Founder: Q&A with Guy Yalif (July 9th, 2026)
Thu, Jul 9, 8:30 PMVIRTUAL EVENT — IMPORTANT JOIN INSTRUCTIONS This event is hosted via the Founders Network platform. Once your registration is approved, you'll receive your personalized join link by email from foundersnetwork.com. Please use ONLY the link from your Founders Network confirmation email — any meeting link shown on this page may not let you in for this event. You can also access your link from your account at https://members.foundersnetwork.com/ --- Join Guy Yalif, former CEO of Intellimize and current Chief Evangelist at Webflow, for a conversation on what actually drives durable growth in the age of AI.As AI makes it easier than ever to build products, Guy shares why the founders who win aren’t just the fastest, they’re the ones who listen best. From customer development and distribution to founder relationships and defensibility, this episode explores the fundamentals that still matter most.We’ll cover:What’s actually defensible in the AI eraWhy customer conversations matter more than everLessons from building and scaling IntellimizeHow AI is changing growth, SEO, and marketingThe realities of founder commitment, trust, and resilienceDon’t miss this episode of the Founders Network Podcast for an honest look at building and growing companies in a rapidly changing world.About the SpeakerGuy Yalif is a former CMO and martech CEO with over 20 years of experience helping marketers use AI to drive revenue on websites and across digital advertising. Currently Webflow's Chief Evangelist, Guy has been a marketing leader at Twitter, BrightRoll, Tradeweave, Yahoo, and Intellimize. He has been a part of four successful exits and was cofounder and CEO of Intellimize, which Webflow acquired in 2024. He was also an aerospace engineer and made the oh-so-typical journey from there to CMO.Confidentiality Policy:All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity.

Founders Running Club :: New York
Sat, Jul 4, 1:00 PM**Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, and creative people together for weekly easy runs and networking. We keep the pace comfortable and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer. Pets, friends, and family are welcome. 📅 Running + networking + community 🏃♀️ Conversational pace (anyone can join) ☕️ Hang out at a coffee shop after the run 🌍 FRC is now in 35+ cities Join the WhatsApp community: [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/frcnewyork/](https://www.instagram.com/frcnewyork/) Website: [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Delight as Strategy: How the Best PMs Build Beloved Products (+ Book Giveaway)
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00 PMJoin us for an inspiring evening with Nesrine Changuel - international speaker, trainer and author of Product Delight - as she shares the ideas behind her new book and experience from Google Chrome, Google Meet, Spotify, and Skype, on what it truly takes to build products people love. Too many products compete only on features and functionality. But customers don't just buy and use products - they form emotional connections with them. In this talk, Nesrine will explore why delight is the secret ingredient that separates good products from great ones, and how you can start designing for it. You'll walk away with: * A fresh perspective on why emotional connection drives customer loyalty and advocacy * Nesrine's practical frameworks for designing experiences that resonate - including her Delight Grid * Real-world examples of companies that win by standing out emotionally * Actionable ways to apply these lessons to your own product strategy and roadmap As a speaker, Nesrine strikes a balance between inspiration and practical information, blending expertise and humour into engaging, actionable talks - and this evening will be no different. **🎁 Book Giveaway** We'll also be giving away free copies of *Product Delight* on the night to *some* attendees — don't miss your chance to take one home! *F&B will be provided.* *Thank you to our sponsors:* **[Productboard](http://www.productboard.com/):** Turn customer insights into strategic clarity and ship what matters most with [Spark](https://www.productboard.com/product/spark/), Productboard's new agentic platform. **[BrainStation:](https://brainstation.io/)** BrainStation is the global leader in digital skills learning and workforce transformation. They empower businesses and professionals to succeed in the digital age by equipping them with the necessary skills to create value in fields such as AI, data, design, marketing and product.

AI Engineers Presents: Founders to Follow
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00 PM[RSVP here](https://luma.com/lo17rr1c) Join us as we bring together a group of NYC’s most exciting startup founders. This is a unique opportunity for intimate conversations and to hear about their journeys and what excites them about the businesses they are building. **Presenting Founders:** * To be announced presenter * To be announced presenter * To be announced presenter **Event Format:** A mix of high signal networking and short presentations from six founders, ranging from seed stage to post exit. Each founder will briefly share what they are building, the technical challenges they are tackling, and key business model decisions. Complimentary pizza, soft drinks, beer, & wine will be provided to all attendees! **Attendance:** This is an invite only event for New York’s top software engineers, venture backed founders, VC investors, and tech operators. **Agenda:** * 6:00pm: Networking with pizza and drinks courtesy of [Fonzi AI](https://fonzi.ai/?utm_source=luma) * 6:30pm: Pitches x3 * 7:00pm: Networking break * 7:30pm: Pitches x3 * 8:00pm: Networking break * 8:30pm Wrap up **About the host:** [Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/?utm_source=luma) is a recruiting platform focused exclusively on product and AI engineering hires in NYC and SF. We work with 75+ open roles across the best startups in the city. [Hiring?](https://fonzi.ai/schedule-call?utm_source=luma) [Want intros to startups?](https://fonzi.ai/?utm_source=luma)

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer NYC
Wed, Jul 8, 10:00 PM**Startup networking event in NYC for founders, investors and tech talent**. Meet builders and connect with Ascent Valley community. Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated startup networking event in NYC Manhattan. Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP:** [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-networking-new-york-founders-investors-talent-mixer-tickets-1987708214778?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) ***Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.*** **💡 Why This Event Is Different** Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event. 🤝 **What to Expect** **Interactive Networking** Structured networking rounds where participants briefly introduce themselves, share current challenges and explore collaboration opportunities. **Talent Corner** Recruiters and hiring managers can briefly share open positions, while engineers and operators can introduce their skills and interests. **Startup Conversations** Open discussions about fundraising, product development, growth and startup challenges. **👥 Who Should Attend** • Startup founders • Investors and angels • Engineers and builders • Operators and product managers • Recruiters and HR professionals • Sales and business development professionals • Job seekers interested in startups • Newcomers to the NYC Manhattan tech ecosystem **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup. Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. [Apply by sending your pitch](https://forms.gle/F8w9U7djbyTGBvJHA) ***Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.*** **💼 For Investors** We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event. Investor participation is complimentary. After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including: • curated startup introductions • access to our startup digest • access to our platform and founder community [Interested investors can request verification](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0FOsbIU0WPT79m90Xy4Q8IqDkaZAydjQ1DGpfYDKhJy7cLA/viewform)
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