18C x Chapter One x Betaworks: Exclusive Poker Night for Female Founders, Engineers & Builders

​Join us for an exclusive high-stakes, high-energy evening of poker bringing together female founders, engineering leaders, and product builders in New York for a night of cards, connection, and celebration.

​Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, we’ll have a spot for you—with beginner-friendly tables, pro-led tutorials, and real poker prizes alongside free cocktails and lite bites.

​This women-only event is co-hosted by Danielle Mclaughlin of 18C Partners, Jamesin Siedel of Chapter One Ventures, Alex Starr of Radian Capital and Nicole Rikpa of Betaworks.

​This is your chance to meet other brilliant women in tech, unwind over food and drinks, and raise your game (literally).

​The night includes:

• ​🍸 Light appetizers, cocktails & mocktails, beer & wine

• ​♠️ Live poker tournament with $2,000 in cash prizes $$$

• ​📚 Advanced Players or Beginner tables with instructors

• ​💡 Great convos with women building game-changing companies

​Who it’s for:
Founders, engineering/product leaders, and senior women in tech looking to expand their networks.

​♠️ Schedule

​6:00 PM – Doors Open & Dealers Seated

​6:30 – 7:00 PM – Poker Lessons (for beginners, optional)

​7:00 PM – Tournament Begins (Cards in the air, no delays!)

​7:30 – 7:45 PM – First eliminations expected

​8:15 – 8:30 PM – Final table

​8:45 PM – Top 4 players announced + cash prizes awarded

​Final Table (Top 4): $1000, $500, $250x2 in prizes