NYC Founders & Operators: Friday Lounge

​Join us at the Friday Lounge, our recurring end-of-week gathering for founders and operators building in NYC. A curated room, a proper drink, and the peers you actually want to close the week with. No panels. No pitches. Just great peer-to-peer conversation.

​Location: Private members club, midtown. Rooftop open weather permitting. Full access details sent to ticketed attendees.

​Vibe: Classic Manhattan setting, high signal, casual drinks.

​Who this is for: Founders and operators based in NYC. Focus on AI, B2B SaaS, and technical teams.

​Who this is not for: Lawyers, accountants, consultants, bankers, AEs, or anyone looking to pitch a room.

​Ticketed: Covers drinks and space. Members and approved guests only.

​Hosted by: Stephan Rihs (Founder @Rihs Ventures, ex-Coinbase & BCG)

​With friends from: YC, a16z speedrun, a16z, Samsung Ventures, xAI, Meta, TikTok, Stripe, NVentures, Goodfin, Baseten, Brex, Clay, Legora, ElevenLabs, and more.

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​Logistics: Appropriate attire required. Drink included. No cash bar, drinks are covered by the host. Curated gathering, by approval only.