​Mercury presents Off the Books—a new series of intentional and thoughtful gatherings for founders.

​This isn’t traditional networking. Each event is carefully curated, from the guest list to the atmosphere, bringing together a small group of builders for honest conversations and genuine connection. Hosted with Mercury ambassadors, every gathering reflects a shared commitment to craft, culture, and community.

​Please note: this event is strictly first come, first served. We strongly advise arriving early—entry is not guaranteed once capacity is reached. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

​👋 Meet your hosts

​Mercury

​Mercury is the fintech ambitious companies use for banking*, credit cards, and software to power all their financial workflows. Mercury began with the belief that all ambitious founders deserve the products to operate at their best. To do this, we started with the one thing every business needs — the bank account. With powerful banking at the center of their financial operations, more than 300K companies gain the precision, control, and speed they need to operate at their best. To learn more, visit Mercury.com.

​*Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., Members FDIC.

​Thomas Ma

​Thomas is a founder and operator who is part of Mercury's ambassador program, Mercury Movement. Thomas exited Sapphire Studios (acquired March 2026) after driving $100M+ in TikTok revenue across 250+ brands. A proven main-stage speaker at Ecom North, YPO Global Marketing, YPO Sports and Entertainment Summit, TikTok at SXSW, and VidCon, he now advises operators building growth strategies at scale.

​Benjamin Diedering

​Benjamin is part of Mercury's ambassador program, Mercury Movement. He is a German entrepreneur based in Los Angeles and the founder of BDX MEDIA, an award-winning creative agency specializing in high-impact content and brand storytelling. He focuses on building “love brands” by combining strategy, culture, and content to help companies grow and stay relevant.