Founder Social
Founder's Circle NYC: An Intimate Gathering for Builders
We're bringing together a curated group of founders, operators, and investors for an evening of real conversations at a Hekate. This is for people actually building—whether you're working on hardware, software, AI, or something in between.
The focus is on pre-seed to seed stage founders who are in the trenches, navigating the messy middle of going from 0 to 1. Plus the investors, advisors, and operators who get it.
What to expect:
Intimate setting (30 people max—we keep it small intentionally)
Real talk about what's actually hard: fundraising, finding co-founders, pricing, go-to-market, hiring, staying sane
Connections with people who can actually help you (not just business card collectors)
No presentations, no pitches, no panels—just good people and better conversations
This isn't your typical networking event where you exchange LinkedIn profiles and never talk again. We're building a community of founders who actually support each other beyond the event.
The vibe: Casual, authentic, useful. Think: coffee chat energy, but with drinks.
Note: Everyone covers their own tab.
The goal? Walk away with 2-3 meaningful connections, at least one useful insight for your business, and maybe even find your next co-founder, advisor, or design partner.
About the Host
CrashFactory
A precision fabrication lab helping hardware startups navigate the design and manufacture process.
Founder's Circle
Connecting founders to game-changing expertise in strategy and marketing.
Optional additions you could include:
Who should come:
Pre-seed to seed founders actively building
Solo founders looking for co-founders or community
Operators from startups (first 20 employees) who get the chaos
Angels and early-stage investors who want to meet builders
Anyone who's more interested in "how did you figure that out?" than "what's your valuation?"
Who this isn't for:
People just exploring ideas (not yet building)
Service providers looking for clients
Anyone who wants to "pick your brain" without giving back
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