Founders & VC Thanksgiving Dinner @ Focus Innovation Studio
Join Founders Bay Membership
Join the Founders Bay community to unlock curated events, office hours with top investors, and exclusive perks. Learn more at foundersbay.com/membership.
This Thanksgiving season, we’re gathering the startup community for an evening of connection, gratitude, and collaboration. Join us for the Founders & VC Thanksgiving Dinner at Focus Innovation Studio — a warm, open event where founders, investors, and friends of the innovation ecosystem come together to share stories, ideas, and a festive meal.
Let’s take a moment to pause, celebrate the wins (big or small), and reflect on our journeys as builders, creators, and supporters of innovation. Enjoy a cozy dinner filled with great conversations, new friendships, and valuable connections — all in the spirit of community and gratitude.
🗓️ Agenda
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Curated Networking & Dinner
6:00pm – 7:30pm | Panel Discussion
7:30pm – 8:00pm | Open Networking
Mingle with VCs, founders, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, build new connections, and discover rising stars in the AI and emerging tech space.
🎯 Who’s Attending?
✅ Founders building innovative, scalable startups across industries
✅ VCs, angel investors, and family offices backing early-stage and growth ventures
✅ Operators, advisors, and ecosystem leaders driving growth in tech, AI, and SaaS
💡 Why Attend?
✨ High-signal, no-fluff networking with founders and investors
✨ Engaging conversations about innovation, growth, and collaboration
✨ A cozy, chef-prepared dinner in a welcoming, creative space
✨ A chance to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with the startup community
About Us
We provide flexible workspace, a pop-retail collective and a corporate meeting venue for artists, founders, designers and technologists. Focus Innovation Studio is a private members studio, designed to generously spawn creativity and collaboration between our members. Our second and third-floor workspaces are designed for flexible and affordable lease rates. We offer private offices, dedicated desks, and hot desks and will host companies for as long as they need. Our unique building is able to hold lectures, events, and large meetings.
Founders Bay is a membership community of 80,000 founders and VCs coming together to grow their startups through curated weekly events, expert-led virtual workshops, and educational resources. Proudly woman-owned and operated by Mariane Bekker, we are dedicated to empowering a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem. Subscribe to our newsletter and become a member today.
-
By registering for this event, you agree to release Founders Bay Network LLC from all liability related to your participation in the event. You also consent to be subscribed to the Founders Bay newsletter for updates on future workshops, events, and resources. You may unsubscribe at any time.