Not-Serious Poker | AEON Law

​Serious people being intentionally unserious -

​Part of Seattle Tech Week

​Hosted by AEON Law
📅 July 30 · 6:00 PM
📍 Capitol Hill (shared after approval)

​About Event

​Are you not a fan of serious hold’em tournaments?

​Good.

​This is nickel‑ante, not-serious poker — a small, curated gathering for thoughtful tech people who want something more natural than a typical networking event.

​The goal isn’t to win chips.
It’s to blend conversation with a shared activity in a way that makes connection easy.

​What it feels like

• ​No tournament structure

• ​No pressure to play well

• ​Beginner-friendly by design

​You’ll sit at a table and let things unfold.

​People laugh.
Side conversations take over.
The game fades in and out of focus.

​That doesn’t happen at a poker tournament.

​The idea

​I host gatherings like this fairly often.

​It’s a simple dynamic that works: low stakes → relaxed people → real connection

​People tend to stay longer than they planned.

​Who it’s for

• ​Builders, founders, engineers, and curious tech humans

• ​People who prefer conversation over competition

• ​Anyone a little tired of typical tech events

​What to expect

• ​Casual, nickel-ante poker

• ​Set tables (no rotation)

• ​Light refreshments

• ​A relaxed, conversational room

​Registration

​This is a curated, approval-based event.

​When you apply, we may ask:

• ​LinkedIn or what you’re working on

• ​Have you played poker before?

• ​Are you registering with a friend?

​We’re simply aiming to create the right kind of room.

​No panels. No pitches. No pressure.
Just cards, conversation, and people being a little more human than usual.