Community Events New York

Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer NYC

**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)

Orchard Beach Sound Bath ( Donation-Based)

**Donation-Based Beach Sound Bath** MONDAYS June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:00–5:45PM Orchard Beach, Bronx, Section 8 Arrive at 5:00 PM to find the group and settle in. The event begins at 5:10 PM \-\-\- Come lay back, release stress, and recalibrate your energy by the water. This is a 5-week immersive beach sound healing experience designed to bring your body back into alignment through the combination of ocean waves, crystal singing bowls, tuning pipes, and intuitive sound. This is not just a group session—each gathering is kept intentionally small (max 10 participants), allowing space for gentle 1:1 energetic support within the sound bath. No experience needed. Just come as you are. \-\-\- Energy Exchange (Donation-Based) Suggested $15 (sliding scale $10–$30) To keep this offering accessible while honoring the space, you’re welcome to contribute in advance or on-site: • Venmo: @alexisjalvarez • PayPal: @alexisjalvarez • Cash accepted at the beach Advance payment is recommended to secure your spot, as space is limited. \-\-\- Important: Please RSVP here on Meetup, then look out for a message with details to confirm your spot, payment options, MTA directions, and exact meeting location. \-\-\- What to bring: • Yoga Mat and/or blanket • Water • Optional: eye mask, pillow, journal, crystals \-\-\- Weather Policy: If weather conditions are not suitable, the session will be canceled and we will resume the following week. Updates will be shared via message on the day of. \-\-\- About the Facilitator: Alexis J Alvarez is a sound healer, energy practitioner, and intuitive guide who blends vibrational medicine, sound therapy, and multidimensional energy work to create deeply restorative experiences. Her work is rooted in helping others recalibrate their energy, reconnect with themselves, and align with their highest frequency.

AI & Tech Networking Event in New York by Ascent Valley

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in New York.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-tech-networking-event-in-new-york-by-ascent-valley-tickets-1991469819840?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.** **🚀 Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies.** * Share your project and get feedback. * Connect with capital. * Expand your network. * This is where conversations turn into partnerships. * Use our participant mini app to keep every contact and insight from the event — nothing gets lost. 👥 Who You’ll Meet • Startup Founders • Angel Investors & VC firms • AI Experts • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK • Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors • Builders & Game Changers Startup Pitch Session Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders. Each startup receives: ⚡ Professional evaluation ⚡ Investor feedback ⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem **Why You Can’t Miss It** • Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors • Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors • Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups • Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room. 📈 Want to Pitch? Send your deck to: 📧 events@ascentvalley.club or fill [form](https://forms.gle/u4pDA4GMmUZVJHwV7) Limited spots. Curated selection. 🏆 The startup recognized as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter. **🌟 About Ascent Valley** [Ascent Valley ](https://ascentvalley.com/infrastructure)is a global ecosystem connecting founders, innovators, and investors. We believe great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden — they deserve to be heard, challenged, and supported by the right people. Our mission is to create environments where ambitious builders connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Startup Pitch & Themed Networking New York | Unlock Your Idea

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in New York.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-pitch-themed-networking-new-york-unlock-your-idea-tickets-1991469823852?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.** Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper. Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work. We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables. **How the evening runs (3 stages)** **Stage 1 — Themed Networking** You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem. **Stage 2 — Pitches** 5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network. **Stage 3 — Chill & Network** The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands. **Who's in the room** * Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from New York-based and EU-wide programs * Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates * Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech * Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups * Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point * Founders traveling through New York — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes * Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams **About Ascent Valley** Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors. **Philosophy: [IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.](https://ascentvalley.com "https://ascentvalley.com")**

Cafe Conversations: Defending Your Community

Come join us at the Kudo Society in Teaneck, NJ where we will be having an open discussion on ICE, the effect it's having on our communities, and how we can take direct action to defend our neighbors from the masked kidnappers trying to invade them. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the resistance. **How to find us:** We will have a table in the cafe, and a small sign with the groups name on it. The host will be wearing a red t-shirt.

AI & Tech Networking Event in New York by Ascent Valley

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in New York.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-tech-networking-event-in-new-york-by-ascent-valley-tickets-1992425371922?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** **🚀 Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies.** * Share your project and get feedback. * Connect with capital. * Expand your network. * This is where conversations turn into partnerships. * Use our participant mini app to keep every contact and insight from the event — nothing gets lost. 👥 Who You’ll Meet • Startup Founders • Angel Investors & VC firms • AI Experts • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK • Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors • Builders & Game Changers Startup Pitch Session Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders. Each startup receives: ⚡ Professional evaluation ⚡ Investor feedback ⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem **Why You Can’t Miss It** • Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors • Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors • Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups • Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room. 📈 Want to Pitch? Send your deck to: 📧 events@ascentvalley.club or fill [form](https://ascentvalley.com/pitch) Limited spots. Curated selection. 🏆 The startup recognized as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter. **🌟 About Ascent Valley** [Ascent Valley ](https://ascentvalley.com/infrastructure)is a global ecosystem connecting founders, innovators, and investors. We believe great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden — they deserve to be heard, challenged, and supported by the right people. Our mission is to create environments where ambitious builders connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Community Hour

Fourth of July Fireworks at Domino Park

🎆 Fourth of July Picnic & Social at Domino Park 🎆 Ladies, let's celebrate Independence Day together with sunshine, great conversation, and beautiful waterfront views! Join us for a relaxed evening of connection, laughter, and community at Domino Park. Whether you're new to the group or have attended before, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet other amazing women, make new friends, and enjoy one of NYC's most scenic parks. 📅 Date: Saturday, July 4 ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM 📍 Location: Domino Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn 🎟 Cost: Free What to Expect: • Picnic on the lawn • Icebreaker activities and group conversations • Photo opportunities • Laughter and positive vibes What to Bring: • A blanket or lawn chair • Your favorite snack or beverage Dress Code: Wear your favorite red, white, and blue outfit—or simply come comfortable and ready to enjoy the day! Our goal is to create a welcoming space where women can build friendships, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate the holiday together We look forward to celebrating with you!

A Night at the Museum: MoMA's Ideas of Africa Exhibition

Work Party!

We are tackling the projects we weren’t able to complete at Spring Festival, and we’re doing it in style. Work to the beat of hot music tracks, recharge with snacks, and take a lunch break for “Yankee Doodle Punch and Judy,” a puppet show worthy of 1776, courtesy of puppeteer Diane Koszarski. There are jobs for all skill levels, such as cleaning or organizing the kitchen, the closet, the archive; working outside on the shrubs, inside on our chairs, or somewhere in between.

Sunday Gathering: Non-Religious Education Today

Looking for a community that matches your values without a dogma? Discover a vibrant, secular space where kids learn to think for themselves, care for others, and change the world. Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where adults and youth team up to experience our unique approach to empathy and social justice. Then we’ll have an open conversation, led by Ethical Education Director Samantha Stankiewicz, about what modern families truly need today. We’ll have activities for younger children this morning, too. This Gathering is at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email admin@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Friday.

Bergen EthicCon

Hey Gamers–have fun, meet people, try new games, and support a good cause! Enjoy a day of playing board games while supporting your community. A $10 admission at the door will get you all-day access to a wide collection of popular hobby board games taught by knowledgeable volunteers, including organizers Paulo Ribeiro and Vito Havrilla. You can also share your own favorite game with new friends. Used board games will be available for sale at significant discounts. Admission will end at 7pm, but people will be welcome to stay later. Proceeds from admission and game sales will be donated to the [Community FoodBank of New Jersey](cfbnj.org).