Join founders, AI builders, and investors for a high-energy networking night in New York.
Meet the right people, exchange ideas, and turn conversations into real opportunities.
🚀 What Makes This Event Different
Most networking events end with exchanged contacts.
This one is designed to create real conversations and real outcomes.
Through guided networking and interactive formats, you’ll connect with people who are actively building, investing, and scaling.
🤝 What to Expect
Interactive Networking
Meet founders, engineers, and operators through structured conversations focused on real challenges — from fundraising to product growth.
🎤 Startup Pitch Session
Selected founders pitch their startups live to an audience of founders and investors, followed by Q&A and feedback.
🍸 Chill Networking
Continue conversations in a relaxed environment after the structured session.
👥 Who Should Attend
• AI startup founders
• Entrepreneurs and builders
• Engineers and tech professionals
• Investors and VCs
• Anyone building in the startup ecosystem
💡 Why Join
• Meet co-founders and collaborators
• Connect with investors and operators
• Get feedback on your startup or ideas
• Discover new opportunities in AI & tech
• Expand your network in NYC
🎤 Want to Pitch Your Startup?
Apply to pitch your startup live.
• Present your idea
• Get direct feedback
• Connect with investors
⚡ Limited spots — curated selection
💼 Investor Access
Investor participation is complimentary (approval required).
• Meet early-stage startups
• Discover deal flow
• Connect with founders
🌍 About Ascent Valley
Ascent Valley is a global ecosystem connecting founders, builders, and investors through curated events and community.
We create environments where conversations turn into collaboration — and ideas into real outcomes.
Event Venue
Continental Sports Lounge, 82 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10005, United States










