UpHonest Scouts COAST 2 COAST | New York: Where Authentic VC Stories Meet the Next Big Wave
What if you could sit in a room where the next billion-dollar idea is being born?
That's exactly what happens when the UpHonest Scout community gets together.
We're bringing together our most exceptional scouts, portfolio founders, and visionary investors for an unforgettable evening of real talk, real connections, and real opportunity — no fluff, no pitches, just the most authentic venture capital stories you've never heard before.
🌟 Why This Event Is Different
Forget the stiff conference panels and recycled keynotes. This is a living, breathing conversation between people who are actually building the future of tech and innovation.
Over the past 5 years, the UpHonest Scout Program has quietly become one of the most powerful launchpads in the startup ecosystem:
🧠 507 scouts recruited — some of the sharpest minds across coasts
🏢 22 scouts have gone on to found or join breakout startups
🏆 4 scout teams have been accepted into Y Combinator — and they're just getting started
🎯 What to Expect on the Event
Meet the Scouts — Get up close with UpHonest's dynamic community of investors, operators, and builders who are shaping the next wave of innovation.
Raw Founder Stories — Hear unfiltered journeys from portfolio founders who've navigated the highs, the pivots, and the breakthroughs firsthand.
Cutting-Edge Investment Perspectives — Tap into what top VCs are actually thinking right now: which sectors are heating up, where smart money is moving, and what's overrated.
Startup Spotlights — Get a front-row seat to discover the most groundbreaking early-stage companies you'll be kicking yourself for missing later.
High-Value Networking — This isn't badge-swapping. It's a curated, intentional connection with founders, scouts, and investors who can genuinely move the needle for you.
Event Details
📆 Date: May 9th, Saturday
⌚ Time: 14:00 - 16:00, PDT
Agenda
14:00-14:30- Founder's Story
14:30-15:00- UpHonest Scout Program Introduction
15:00-16:00- Networking
Guest Speakers
Darren Fike
Founder & CEO @ Santé
Serial Entrepreneur
Y Combinator Alumni
Rupesh Jeyaram
Founder & CEO @ Revise Robotics
Caltech Alumni
Y Combinator Alumni
Yang Zhou
VP of Investment & Head of Community @ UpHonest Capital
Serial Founder in Commerce & Trading.
Founder of a 2K+ tech & venture community.
Investment experience spans Enterprise AI, embodied AI, and
2C innovations.
Please Note
✅ Only approved guests with confirmed RSVPs will be able to attend.
UpHonest Capital - UpHonest Capital is an early-stage venture capital connecting the resources and networks of the world’s most valuable and influential venture capital investment markets. We invest in the most promising entrepreneurs and fastest-growing early-stage tech-driven startups and then use our resources to boost value creation through disruptive means.
UpHonest Scout Program - The UpHonest Scout Program (USP), initiated by UpHonest Capital, aims to invite individuals interested in early-stage investment to join us in finding excellent founders, analyzing early-stage startups, and accelerating technological innovation. We will help you write your first check and complete your gorgeous turn from "a young professional" to "an angel investor". We are attracting employees from technology companies, financial professionals, and MBA students from universities in North America to join our team.