The Builder Series: Skyline Sessions
The Builder Series is a 42k member community redefining what networking looks like, curating founders, operators, investors & more into intentional rooms built for experiences people remember & relationships that outlast the event. It's a direct line to NYC's most ambitious builders & alignment with a community that actually shows up.
We've hosted 9 signature mixers & co-hosted 45+ events.
We also host:
Founder & Investor led panels curated by sector
Intimate events for Seed to Series A+ founders & investors
A weekly morning Startup Run Club
A monthly Startup Breakfast & Dinner Club
Past collaborations: Coeus Collective, FounderSquare, Ugly Talk, Ilias Anwar, Cliqk, Tavern Community,
Notable events: Cliqk Launch Party (2,000+ RSVPs) · $1.5M Pitch Competition with FounderSquare
Our last event hit a record 130+ RSVP's and had 100 million value in the room. We've gone from 84→112→130 we are aiming to bring out over 150 this time!
Community Snapshot: 800+ Paying RSVPs · 90+ Avg RSVPs/Event
Founders ~58% · Operators ~32% · Investors & Advisors ~8% (Angels, VCs, Family Offices, GPs & Advisors)
Founder Revenue: 52% Pre-Revenue · 25% Early Revenue (<$100K ARR) · 17% $100K–$1M ARR · 6% $1M+ ARR
Founder Stage: 10% Idea Pre-Product · 35% Pre-Seed · 30% MVP Early Product · 20% Seed · 4% Series A+
Top Industries 18% SaaS B2B · 14% AI / Deep Tech · 9% Consumer / Marketplace · 8% Health & Wellness · 7% Fintech · 4% Marketing / AdTech · 4% Media
Fresh food served at the beginning-middle 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
Concierge Check-In: Team member will check you in with wristband, share more on community & context on sponsors.
Attendees will be handed a NFC digital business card upon entry, thanks to SmartCard
Photo Highlights:
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
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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)
Sponsorship inquiries:
📧 [email protected]
📱 917-242-2821 / Business WhatsApp
Join The Builder Series network: Apply here or email [email protected]
Photo Albums & Video Recaps
• Albums: Nov, Jan, Feb
• Instagram Highlight
• More HERE
LinkedIn Event Recaps
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The Builder Series: Event Disclaimer, Media Consent & Code of Conduct: Click to view
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All tickets are non refundable, but if you miss an event you have 40 days to use that credit for another event.
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