

Beyond Small Talk: Tech Mixer
This is episode one of Beyond Smalltalk, the NYC tech social from Beyond Strangers for founders, builders, investors, and people curious about tech. Come for drinks, good conversation, and a few new faces.
Grab a drink, share what you’re working on, and meet people building, questioning, or figuring things out. Side projects, startup life, questionable tech takes. There’s room for all of it.
Who should come
Founders and builders, from first idea to Series A
Engineers, designers, PMs, and operators
Angels and investors backing early stage teams
People curious about what’s next
When you register, we ask where you’re investing your time right now and what brings you here. We read every answer and use it to make introductions that actually go somewhere.
Coming solo?
Tell us when you arrive. We’ll help you get into a conversation.
What’s the most overhyped thing in tech right now, and what’s quietly underrated?
the evening
6:30 pm · Doors open, drinks, and introductions
7:15 pm · A quick hello from the hosts
7:20 to 8:30 pm · A little more b.s
Good to know
Registration requires approval. We review requests to bring together a thoughtful mix of people within the venue’s capacity.
Approved guests receive the exact location and arrival instructions.
Dress code: come as you are.
This event will be photographed. Prefer to stay out of photos? Let us know at check in.
Interested in sponsoring a future episode? Let us know when you register.
Hosted by Beyond Strangers
Bringing people into the same room and giving them a reason to connect. Come with something on your mind. Leave with someone you want to talk to again.