Startup Holiday Gala
🎉 Startup Holiday Gala 🍸
Join us for an unforgettable night hosted by The Neo Club and Tavern Community Coworking!
✨ Holiday energy with a live DJ
😎 Panel discussion with international speakers
🤝 Pitch contest & prizes
🍸 Open bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks
🔥 A room full of founders, investors, and creators!
**Free for members of The Neo Club and members of Tavern. Contact Lio or Ben for promo code.**
🎁 Prizes (pitch contest):
• 3rd prize: 1-year Tavern subscription ($1,440 value)
• 2nd prize: Neo Course Starter Pack ($1,990 value)
• 1st prize: 1-yr Tavern + Neo Club subscriptions ($3,430 value)
www.theneo.club The Neo Club helps entrepreneurs succeed around the world through mentorship and a step-by-step bootcamp. Next cohort starts Jan 7 2026!
Tavern is now accepting applications to join our January 2026 pre-seed & seed cohort. This is an in-person community of founders in NYC looking to grow together. Apply here.
About the hosts & speakers:
Lio Slama is an entrepreneur and investor from France. Lio is the CEO of AskNeo.Media, AskNeo.io, and TheNeo.Club, helping entrepreneurs and startups grow.
Ben Schwartz is an entrepreneur and community builder from the US. Ben is the CEO of Tavern, where entrepreneurs work, connect, and grow through meaningful spaces and unforgettable moments.
Alex Gavril is an entrepreneur and investor from Romania. Alex is the CEO of Promocrat, a growth marketing agency helping local companies reach global audiences.
Dress Code: Holiday Gala
Men: blazer or suit jacket, dress shirt or nice turtleneck, dress pants/slacks, clean shoes (stylish sneakers acceptable).
Women: cocktail dress, jumpsuit, or classy top + skirt/pants, heels or elegant flats.
Optional: holiday colors, subtle sparkle, statement accessory.
❌ No hoodies.