The Builder Series: NYC Rooftop Mixer for Founders, Operators & Investors (April 23)
The Builder Series is a 40k member community curating founders, operators, investors & more into intentional rooms transforming networking into curated, experience-driven environments built for lasting, high-value relationships.
We've hosted 9 signature events: Cohosted 50+ events
Industry-agnostic, large scale mixers
Curated founder-led panels with top operators & investors
Intimate gatherings for Seed → Series A+ builders
Past collaborations: Coeus Collective, FounderSquare, Ugly Talk, Ilias Anwar, Cliqk, Tavern Community, Ugly Talk
Notable events: Cliqk Launch Party (2,000+ RSVPs) · $1.5M Pitch Competition with FounderSquare
Community Snapshot: 650+ Paying RSVPs · 80+ Avg RSVPs/Event
Founders (~64%) ~60% Pre-Revenue · ~20% <$100K ARR · ~10% $100K–$1M · ~10% $1M+
Operators & Senior Professionals (~33%) + Investors & Advisors (~5%) (Angels, VCs, Family Offices)
Founder Stage: ~68% Pre-Seed · ~12% Seed · ~5% Series A · ~4% Series B+ · ~10% Bootstrapped
Industries: 22% SaaS/B2B · 21% AI/Deep Tech · 13% Consumer · 8% Health · 7% Fintech · 7% Media
What is included in ticket: Business Card + Media Team...
Fresh food served at the beginning of each event
Photography team capturing headshots, group photos, candid moments & photos at our branded backdrop
Videographer: Recap footage, b-roll of event +
Spotlight Videos: Record intro video & interview(s)
Share who you are & what you’re building for reuse on socials
Attendees will receive a NFC digital business card upon entry, thanks to SmartCard
Win $250+ 2 tickets: follow @thebuilderseries_ to enter
Concierge Check-In: Team member will check you in, share more on community, & share context on sponsors.
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Our Event Partners:
SmartCard: A subscription-free digital business card made from aerospace-grade titanium that instantly shares your contact info & social media with just a tap while also capturing the contact details of the person you're speaking with.
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Schedule:
6:00 – 7:00 PM — Arrival + Concierge Check-In
7:00 PM — Food Served
7:15 – 7:30 PM — Group Photo + Announcements
7:30 – 8:30 PM — Founder Spotlights + Interviews
7:30 – 9:30 PM — Open Networking
More Details
A key part includes MANDATORY ICEBREAKERS, designed to facilitate conversations of value. The goal is simple: you should leave at least 1% more confident, connected, & closer to your goals after attending
Tickets required for all attendees (+1s included)
Bringing friends? I’ll take care of you with a discount
Sponsorship inquiries:
📧 [email protected]
📱 917-242-2821 / Business WhatsApp
Photo Albums & Video Recaps
• Albums: Nov, Jan, Feb
• Instagram Highlight
• More HERE
LinkedIn Event Recaps
• Post 1
• Post 2
The Builder Series: Event Disclaimer, Media Consent & Code of Conduct: Click to view
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