friends of next play - 2026 Momentum
Hello Friends!
Join us for next play’s monthly gathering in Amsterdam, a curated meetup tailored for startup founders, operators, builders, and innovators.
Event Details
Date: February 25, 2026
Location: Provided upon RSVP confirmation
Agenda: Casual networking, AI prompts for reflections and connecting momentum, and a beautiful night in Vondelpark.
Note: Space is limited, with priority given to current next play network members. RSVP soon, more events are on the horizon!
What to Expect:
Entrepreneur and startup focused networking and conversations
Idea-sharing and collaborative problem-solving
Who This Is For:
Founders seeking co-founders or early hires
Operators looking to join ambitious startups
Professionals exploring new roles or hiring talent
Innovators seeking feedback and meaningful connections
What This Is: An off the record space to openly share ideas, challenges, build meaningful connections, and find your people.
What This Isn't: A general networking event for casual curiosity.
About next play: Founded in NYC by Ben Lang and Jordan Gonen, next play has become a global community for serious startup builders. They host intimate gatherings across 20+ cities, from Los Angeles to Bangalore, resulting in numerous successful partnerships, founding teams, and career transitions.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Maggie Minton + Aleksandra Smelianska
Need something or want to collaborate in Amsterdam? [email protected]
Join the next play network to get access to:
under-the-radar job opportunities
introductions to like minded collaborators
invitations to off-the-record gatherings (20+ cities and growing!)
curated lists of breakout startups to join
podcast with exclusive interviews from operators & founders who share their career learnings