​A Dinner Gathering for Early-Stage Founders & Builders

​Building something from nothing can be a lonely road, but it doesn’t have to be.

​Join a small group of early-stage founders and solo builders for a relaxed dinner and real conversation about the ups, downs, and in-betweens of growing something from the ground up. Whether you’re pre-revenue or working toward your first $500K, this evening is designed to connect you with others on the same journey.

​​What to Expect

• ​A generous, multi-course meal built around seasonal favorites, served family-style with dishes meant to be passed, shared, and lingered over.

• ​Candid, off-the-record conversations about what’s working and what isn’t across product, marketing, fundraising, and staying sane.

• ​No panels, no pitching, just honest dialogue and mutual support.

• ​A vibe that feels more like dinner with friends than a networking event.

• ​Your meal is covered; just bring your curiosity and your story.

​​Evening Flow

• ​6:30 PM — Arrive & Settle In
  Grab a drink, meet the crew, and ease into the evening.

• ​7:00 PM — Dinner & Group Conversation
  Enjoy good food and guided (but informal) conversation around shared challenges and insights.

• ​8:30 PM — Wrap-Up & Open Connections
  Stick around to go deeper with new connections and keep the conversation going.

​​Who Should Attend

​​Founders, solo builders, and early-stage entrepreneurs currently generating less than $500K in ARR, especially those looking to learn, share, and connect with others building in public and in real time.

​Additional information

• ​Group size: Limited to 12 guests to keep the dinner intimate and conversational.

• ​This is a no-pitch zone. Come to connect, not sell.

​About Under 500

​Since 2018, Under 500 has welcomed over 1,000 early-stage founders earning less than $500K annually for honest, grounding conversations. Founders from SaaS, consumer goods, hardware, and many more industries connect openly over shared challenges. They leave inspired with fresh ideas, new collaborations, and the reminder that building is never lonely.

​About PasciVite

​PasciVite is a creative media agency focused on people and powered by data. Combining human-centric strategies with advanced analytics, PasciVite crafts marketing and production solutions that connect brands authentically to audiences. Serving startups to enterprises, PasciVite delivers personalized experiences and impactful storytelling to help clients succeed digitally.

​Sponsors

​Private sponsors of the Under 500 community are supporting this gathering with a small thank-you perk for each guest: a $100 Netflix gift card, which will be delivered within 90 days following the event. They have chosen to remain anonymous to honor the no-pitch, peer-focused nature of the evening.