NYC AAPI Heritage Networking Night: Founders, Creatives & Professionals

Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Lobby Bar & Garden | New York

Lena Wu
Publisher/HostLena Wu
NYC AAPI Heritage Networking Night: Founders, Creatives & Professionals
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Open to all backgrounds—built for meaningful connections
About this Event

✨25.1k instagram followers
✨ 3,000+ past attendees across curated events🔥

Why join?

  • Balanced mix of founders, investors, and professionals
  • Curated attendance (no random crowd)
  • Designed for real relationships, not transactions
  • Hosted introductions to help you meet the right people

We believe:
good people first, business second—because the right relationships create the best opportunities.


🎯 Who Should Attend
  • Startup founders & entrepreneurs
  • Investors (angel, VC, operators)
  • Finance professionals (PE, IB, real estate, hedge funds)
  • Tech professionals (AI, product, engineering)
  • Creatives building in business or tech

👉 If you want to meet driven, high-quality people in NYC—this is your crowd.


🌏 AAPI Spotlight

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this evening highlights the diversity, ambition, and cultural perspectives shaping today’s business and creative landscape.

Open to all backgrounds—
with a shared mindset of growth, curiosity, and connection.


🥂 Event Format
  • Open networking
  • curated introductions
  • relaxed social atmosphere

No pressure. No pitching stage.
Just real conversations.


💬 Community Guarantee

If you attend and don’t feel it’s for you—your next event is on us.


📲 Stay Connected

Follow for weekly curated networking events:
Instagram: @eastwestartistrynyc



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Lobby Bar & Garden, 518 West 27th Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 21.05 to USD 40.00

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