Private Founders Dinner: DC

​​Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is a nonprofit organization on a mission to help scalable entrepreneurs in Upstate New York connect to the people and resources they need to grow  including mentors, investors, and fellow founders. We serve entrepreneurs across the region through personalized introductions, strategic programming, and curated convenings. Since launching, UVC has supported thousands of founders and executed impactful initiatives including our Unleashed Founders Retreat, cross-regional startup dinners, and industry-specific convenings in New York City and DC. 

​​This program is an invitation-only gathering of experienced founders, operators, and investors.

​​This intimate dinner is designed to bring together leaders at a similar stage to exchange perspectives on building, scaling, and financing, and philanthropy. The evening features complimentary dining, a thoughtfully curated guest list, and a facilitated conversation to ensure meaningful, peer-to-peer dialogue.

​​Our goal is simple: create a trusted, small-group environment that maximizes connection at the table and fosters relationships that extend well beyond the evening.