***This month's meetup is scheduled on a Wednesday, the night before [OPNEXT 2026](https://opnext.dev/)! Let's make NY BitDevs a must-see event for all the traveling conference attendees!*** **Special thanks to our sponsor [Cake Wallet](https://cakewallet.com/) for providing the food!** * We will open doors at 6pm for socializing, and plan on starting the discussion around 7pm. * RSVPs required! You \*MUST\* put your first and last name in the RSVP questionnaire. Due to policies at our host location's building, you may be asked for photo ID at the security desk. **Thanks to our friends at Chaincode Labs for refreshments and event space.** If this is your first time, please read about our Socratic Seminar series [here](https://bitdevs.org/about). Our topic list will be available closer to the event on [bitdevs.org](https://bitdevs.org/). Please make topic suggestions in the comments section below, or reach out to us on [Twitter](https://x.com/BitDevsNYC) or [nostr](https://damus.io/npub1nydevscv0slx9eyr0chkkdgzqfhtp4guk039akhq6g9fnsrf6lcsup3hqs)!
**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/rbrbdktb) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://luma.com/rbrbdktb)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Manhattan** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda
**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/rbrbdktb) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://luma.com/rbrbdktb)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Manhattan** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda
**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/rbrbdktb) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://luma.com/rbrbdktb)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Manhattan** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda
**Join us in NYC for a high-energy Tech & Startup Networking Night.** At the upcoming event, you will meet founders and builders from the tech industry to spend productive time together. The event will also include a series of five startup pitch presentations from the tech sector in front of the audience and investors. **RSVP:** [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-investors-talent-networking-mixer-new-york-tickets-1984594282924?aff=oddtdtcreator) ***Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.*** Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies. Pitch your startup. Connect with capital. Expand your network. This is where conversations turn into partnerships. **👥 Who You’ll Meet** • Startup Founders • Angel Investors & VC firms • AI Experts • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK • Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors • Builders & Game Changers **Why You Can’t Miss It** • Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors • Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors • Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups • Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room. **Startup Pitch Session:** Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders. **Each startup receives:** * ⚡ Professional evaluation * ⚡ Investor feedback * ⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem
Startup networking event in NYC for founders, builders and investors. Meet the right people, share ideas and turn conversations into real opportunities. **RSVP:** [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-founder-night-where-ideas-meet-nyc-tickets-1986040815542?aff=oddtdtcreator) ***Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.*** **👥 Who This Event Is For** • Founders building startups or validating ideas • Aspiring founders looking to start or join a startup • Builders, engineers and operators open to collaboration • Investors and angels looking to discover early-stage opportunities • People new to the startup ecosystem and looking to connect **🎯 What You Can Get From This Event** • Meet founders, builders and people actively working on startups • Share your ideas and get direct feedback from the community • Discover collaborators, team members or potential co-founders • Connect with investors and people involved in the startup ecosystem • Access real conversations that can lead to opportunities Ascent Valley is a global startup ecosystem connecting founders, builders and investors through events, community and platform. We focus on building structured environments where people don’t just network, but collaborate, share ideas and create real outcomes. Our approach: **[Idea → Process → Result](https://ascentvalley.club/)**
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