About this Event
Founder-Investor Connect NYC: No-Pitch Roundtables
Skip the stage pitch.
FOUNDER–INVESTOR CONNECT NYC is a structured networking evening bringing early-stage founders together with investors, advisors and experienced startup operators for three focused 20-minute conversation rounds.
Guests are assigned to curated Connection Tables and rotate between conversations throughout the evening.
Come prepared to discuss what you're building, the problem you're solving and what kind of relationships would be useful next.
This event is for networking and relationship-building purposes only. No securities are offered, sold, or solicited at this event.
Attendance does not constitute investment advice, an endorsement of any company, or a commitment by any participant to invest, raise capital or enter into a business relationship.
HOW THE FORMAT WORKS 5 CONNECTION TABLES
Each table begins with:
4 Founders + 4 Investor/Mentor participants
The table is divided into four conversation pairs.
- ROUND 1 - 20 MINUTES
Founder ↔ Investor/Mentor conversation.
- ROTATE
Founders receive their next table/pair assignment.
- ROUND 2 - 20 MINUTES
New conversation.
- ROTATE AGAIN
- ROUND 3 - 20 MINUTES
Final structured conversation.
After the three rounds, the room transitions into open networking.
No stage pitches.
No judging panel.
No winner.
No investment announcements.
WHAT TO TALK ABOUT
Suggested conversation framework:
01 - BUILDING
What are you building?
02 - SIGNAL
What have you learned from customers or the market?
03 - NEXT
What is the most useful relationship, perspective or introduction for you right now?
Participants may discuss their businesses at a high level, but the structured program is not designed for securities offerings, fundraising presentations or negotiation of investment terms."
Agenda
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
Check-In + Table Assignment
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Welcome + Networking Rules
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:00 PM
Connection Round 1
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:25 PM
Rotation & Connection Round 2
🕑: 07:25 PM - 07:50 PM
Rotation & Connection Round 3
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PM
Reset
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:45 PM
Open Networking
🕑: 08:45 PM - 08:55 PM
Optional Introduction Requests
🕑: 08:55 PM - 09:00 PM
Close
Event venue & nearby stays
Prime Produce, 424 West 54th Street, New York, United States
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