Name: NYC Venture Week - Longevity, Intentional Living & the Rise of Community Startups
Start: 2026-09-17T18:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-09-17T20:30:00.000-04:00
Location: Chief

​The Builder Series: A 60k+ member community redefining networking we curate founders, operators, investors into intentional, high-value rooms. Contact: partnerships@thebuilderseries.co | 917-242-2821

The Builder Series

The Spotlight Pass is a premium, experience-based offering that includes on-stage time, media capture, and elevated visibility.

By purchasing a Spotlight Pass, you agree to the following:

If you are not given the opportunity to speak on stage, you are eligible for a full refund

If you speak for 3+ minutes but do not receive the content deliverables, you are eligible for a 50% refund

The Spotlight Pass does not guarantees access and opportunity, or specific outcomes.

 that can be applied toward a future Builder Series event.

If you are unable to attend an event, you may request a 

full event credit equal to the amount paid

If a credit is not used within 30 days, it will be forfeited and a new ticket must be purchased.

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, which has its own explicitly defined refund terms.

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All tickets grant access to a curated networking experience. The Builder Series does 

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not qualify for a credit, refund, or chargeback

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We’re more connected than ever. So why are so many of us feeling lonely?

one of the most beautiful event venues in town

 can teach us about building longer, healthier, and more connected lives.

Come for the conversation, enjoy the beautiful venue, and stay for the connections.

Steven Crane, Chief Scientific Officer of Banjo AI

, will share research and real-world insights on longevity, loneliness, social connection, and purpose—and explain why these factors may matter more to our long-term health than we realize.

NYC startups building around community and real-world connection

 and explore why this space is attracting so much attention from founders and investors.

Then, we’ll do what this event is really about: 

Come connect with founders, investors, creators, technologists, and community builders during NYC Venture Week.

Science. Startups. New people. Real connections.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-crane-stanford/

5:30–6:50 PM | Networking & Community Connections

1. 6:50–6:55 PM | Introduction of the Banjo AI Team

2. 6:55–7:00 PM | Why the 7 Dimensions?

Introducing Banjo AI & the “Intentional Living” Series

3. 7:00–7:25 PM | Loneliness, Connection & Purpose

Insights from Research Expert Steven Crane

4. 7:25–7:45 PM | Community Startup Introductions

5. 7:45–8:00 PM | Closing & Final Thoughts

NYC Venture Week - Longevity, Intentional Living & the Rise of Community Startups

Julia Zhao

Kris Christopher

Aman Sohail

Cherry J

Rebeca Rumayor

DJ Patel

Clara Sun

Tienany Bakayoko

davie

Alison Brett

Julia Cai

Dylan Oriundo

Benji Schwartz

A private member directory of approved members, with LinkedIn, role, organization, and a warm intro request.

Curated 1:1 introductions every month, matched to what you actually need.

Free entry to all our mixers.
$6.2M in software credits and discounts through NachoNacho, including deals on Deel, HubSpot, Gusto, AWS, Ramp, and hundreds more. The link opens after member login.

Warm intros to VCs, and to our banking, compliance (Sprinto), insurance, and legal partners. The Sprinto link opens after member login.

A channel for asks, feedback, and advice between events.

A VIP travel concierge through Swivul, including the members-only travel chat. That chat opens after member login.

A curated talent marketplace. Hire vetted engineers, freelancers, and creators, or list yourself.

Run clubs, game nights, and coworking days as we continue to grow our community.


Founding Membership

A private member directory of approved members, with LinkedIn, role, organization, and a warm intro request.

Curated 1:1 introductions every month, matched to what you actually need.

Free entry to all our mixers.
$6.2M in software credits and discounts through NachoNacho, including deals on Deel, HubSpot, Gusto, AWS, Ramp, and hundreds more. The link opens after member login.

Warm intros to VCs, and to our banking, compliance (Sprinto), insurance, and legal partners. The Sprinto link opens after member login.

A channel for asks, feedback, and advice between events.

A VIP travel concierge through Swivul, including the members-only travel chat. That chat opens after member login.

A curated talent marketplace. Hire vetted engineers, freelancers, and creators, or list yourself.

Run clubs, game nights, and coworking days as we continue to grow our community.

NYC Venture Week - Longevity, Intentional Living & the Rise of Community Startups

​NYC Venture Week

NYC Venture Week