Name: UGLY TALK x The Builder Series: B2C STARTUP FUNDRAISING AND SCALING
Start: 2026-03-12T18:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-03-12T21:00:00.000-04:00
Location: New York, New York

​The Builder Series is a curated, relationship-driven community in NYC for founders & operators & professionals in nyc. Think conversations not surface-level networking or solely swapping LinkedIn's.

The Builder Series

The Spotlight Pass is a premium, experience-based offering that includes on-stage time, media capture, and elevated visibility.

By purchasing a Spotlight Pass, you agree to the following:

If you are not given the opportunity to speak on stage, you are eligible for a full refund

If you speak for 3+ minutes but do not receive the content deliverables, you are eligible for a 50% refund

The Spotlight Pass guarantees access and opportunity, not specific outcomes.

 that can be applied toward a future Builder Series event.

If you are unable to attend an event, you may request a 

full event credit equal to the amount paid

If a credit is not used within 30 days, it will be forfeited and a new ticket must be purchased.

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Failure to achieve desired outcomes does 

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Raising venture capital as a B2C company is harder than most founders expect. Investors favor B2B for its predictable revenue and structured sales cycles, while consumer startups face heavier scrutiny on CAC, retention, engagement, distribution, market share & more.  

This session brings together funded B2C founders and active consumer investors to break down what’s working in 2026, what’s not, and how to position your company to win anyway.

Photography team taking professional headshots & more at our backdrop + 

Share who you are & what you’re building for reuse on socials & be interviewed by me

Team member will check you in, share more on community, & share context on sponsors.

 the fastest growing networking platform for Gen Z+. Under her leadership, 

 has reached 500,000+ downloads, ranked #19 on the App Store, & hit $1M+ in ARR within 10 months. 

 has expanded nationwide across the U.S., Canada, is entering London this month as part of its international growth. The company has been featured across 68 Fox News stations nationwide & has raised $1.3M from Evite Corporation, Gaingels, Baytech Ventures & more. 

Benji is a driven entrepreneur dedicated to building a new community infrastructure around coworking and entrepreneurship. Inspired by his experience of loneliness as a remote worker during the pandemic, Benji founded Tavern Community as a membership-based social network to foster genuine human connections.

Members gain access to hybrid restaurant-coworking spaces and an app that leverages AI-powered deep matching to connect them with like-minded peers, accountability buddies, and niche communities.

Eni is the Founder and CEO of Travel Spoken, a platform turning user generated content into direct bookings, acting as a travel marketplace transforming how people discover, plan, and book trips. She is building the next generation of travel infrastructure by combining creator-driven content that inspires so many on social media with agentic AI to create a seamless booking into one unified platform.

With a background spanning sales, technology and consumer growth, she is focused on solving travel planning fragmentation and unlocking new monetization opportunities for content creators as well. Eni is passionate about the future of AI, marketplace design, and building venture-scalable consumer platforms.

Dylan Oriundo a growth operator & community builder in the NYC startup ecosystem. He joined Clockout & serves as Director of Marketing & Operations, playing a vital role in growth strategy, partnerships, community expansion, product feedback. He helped scale the company from pre-revenue to 500,000+ downloads, driving $1M+ in ARR within 10 months.

, a 36,000+ member community that has grown into one of the fastest-growing communities in NYC since launching in October. He is taking on traditional networking & transforming it into curated, experience-driven environments built for high-value, non-transactional relationships.

, Where Visionary Ideas Become Your Reality

They lead in storytelling, digital media, branding, tech innovation, sustainable fashion, publishing, and beyond.

Committed to empower and excel with every customer venture. Let us elevate your vision with our creative media services.

 is a 36k member community curating founders, operators, builders & investors into intentional rooms transforming networking into curated, experience-driven environments built for lasting, high-value relationships.

 A membership-based physical social network with access to a network of hybrid restaurant-coworking spaces.

 – Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (Apple News + Google News)

Started in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough “aha!” moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons and insights.

With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami, we’ve built a vibrant community of thousands of founders and industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.

​​​​📢 ​Important Notice for Ugly Talk Attendees

Attendance is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email along with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared as the event approaches.

​​​​​​​Violations may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.

Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. The event organizers, hosts, sponsors, and venue are not liable for personal injury, lost or stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred during the event.

By attending, you grant the event organizers and affiliated entities the right to capture, use, and distribute photos, videos, and audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, and other lawful purposes, including digital and print media, advertising, and social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials and release all claims related to their use.

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If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event.

UGLY TALK x The Builder Series: B2C STARTUP FUNDRAISING AND SCALING

Vitali Karpeichyk

Vaishnavi Dasika (Sri)

Alex Birchak

Peter Tran

Sanjeet Dutta

Brandon Dawkins

Scott Maran

Imesh Bandara

Michael Nicastro

Raquel de Lavandeyra

ivy-presto

Dylan Oriundo

Ugly Talk HQ

All Event Access

Are you a Sole Founder, Co-Founder, VC investor, Angel Investor, Family Office, Investor, Accredited Investor, Institutional Investor, Operator, 9-5 Professional, Community Builder, Consultant, Startup Advisor, Influencer, Business Owner, Agency Owner, Recruiting Firm, Creative, Sponsor, Other

Standard Ticket - Closes at 6

GA Tickets - For those who didn't register prior to event

Door Ticket - After 6

Each event, we select 1-3 members to step on stage & share what they’re building & how the room can support them. What’s included:

1-minute on stage to share your story

Professional photos taken on stage behind branded backdrop

A 30-60s second video filmed on-site for your business & recording of on stage moment