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The Dynamo Room

JEST ASIANS brings together some of the most exciting Asian comedians from across the global Asian diaspora for a night of sharp, fearless stand-up comedy. Featuring performers from across Asia, Australia, and the United States, the show explores culture, identity, and life across continents through bold and hilarious storytelling.

The lineup includes 
Tony Chou
 (host & producer),
 Aaron Chen
, 
Andrew Fung
, 
Divya Gunasekaran
, 
Edward Pokropski
, and 
David Jin
.

Speakers
Tony Chou (Host & Producer)
 is one of the very few native Chinese comedians touring the world performing stand-up in English. Based in New York, he has performed across the U.S., China, the U.K., Australia, and Southeast Asia. He is the co-founder of The Humor Section, a comedy platform launched in Beijing by Des Bishop in 2013, and previously co-hosted the hit late-night show 
The Vicious Liang Huan Show
. His work has been featured by major media including the BBC, CNN, The Atlantic and more.

Aaron Chen
 is a Sydney-born stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who has quickly become one of the most distinctive voices in international comedy. He first gained major attention with his debut solo show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2017, winning Best Newcomer, followed by the Director’s Choice Award (2019) and a Best Show nomination (2021). After a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Aaron supported Ronny Chieng on his Australian tour and became a regular on Australia’s #1 panel show 
Have You Been Paying Attention?
 As an actor, he has appeared in 
Ronny Chieng: International Student
, 
Orange Is the New Brown
, and 
Fisk 
on Netflix. His Adult Swim special 
A Life in Questions 
was nominated for Best Short Form Comedy Special at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. His latest stand-up special, 
Funny Garden
, is now streaming on Netflix.

Andrew Fung 
is a comedian and creator best known as one half of the 
Fung Bros
, a hugely popular Asian American YouTube duo with over 2 million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views. Through comedy and cultural storytelling, the 
Fung Bros 
have become influential voices exploring Asian American identity, food culture, and life in modern cities. Andrew now performs stand-up comedy across the U.S., bringing sharp observations and hilarious takes on Asian American life.

Divya Gunasekaran
 is a New York-based writer and standup comedian who has previously been seen on the Netflix is a Joke Festival, the NY Comedy Festival, and PBS. She has also written for the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and 
The Onion
.

Edward Pokropski 
is a writer-producer at NBCUniversal and a co-producer of the Asian Comedy Fest. As a stand-up comedian, Ed performs regularly across New York’s comedy scene. His comedy blends sharp observations about culture, identity, and modern life, drawing from his experiences as a Korean American working in the entertainment industry.

David Jin 
is a Chinese and Vietnamese American stand-up comedian whose high-energy comedy draws on his unusual journey — from being trained as a doctor in China to growing up in New York City. Blending sharp storytelling with personal cultural experiences, David has quickly become a rising voice in the comedy scene. He now headlines shows around the country, and his stand-up special 
My Parents Deported Me to China 
is available on YouTube.

The program is co-presented with The Humor Section, a comedy platform founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York, dedicated to advancing Asian comedians on the global stage.

Asia Society

Assistant Director

JEST ASIANS brings together some of the most exciting Asian comedians from across the global Asian diaspora for a night of sharp, fearless stand-up comedy. Featuring performers from across Asia, Australia, and the United States, the show explores culture, identity, and life across continents through bold and hilarious storytelling. The lineup includes&nbsp;Tony Chou&nbsp;(host &amp; producer),&nbsp;Aaron Chen,&nbsp;Andrew Fung,&nbsp;Divya Gunasekaran,&nbsp;Edward Pokropski, and&nbsp;David Jin. SpeakersTony Chou (Host &amp; Producer)&nbsp;is one of the very few native Chinese comedians touring the world performing stand-up in English. Based in New York, he has performed across the U.S., China, the U.K., Australia, and Southeast Asia. He is the co-founder of The Humor Section, a comedy platform launched in Beijing by Des Bishop in 2013, and previously co-hosted the hit late-night show&nbsp;The Vicious Liang Huan Show. His work has been featured by major media including the BBC, CNN, The Atlantic and more. Aaron Chen&nbsp;is a Sydney-born stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who has quickly become one of the most distinctive voices in international comedy. He first gained major attention with his debut solo show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2017, winning Best Newcomer, followed by the Director’s Choice Award (2019) and a Best Show nomination (2021). After a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Aaron supported Ronny Chieng on his Australian tour and became a regular on Australia’s #1 panel show&nbsp;Have You Been Paying Attention?&nbsp;As an actor, he has appeared in&nbsp;Ronny Chieng: International Student,&nbsp;Orange Is the New Brown, and&nbsp;Fisk&nbsp;on Netflix. His Adult Swim special&nbsp;A Life in Questions&nbsp;was nominated for Best Short Form Comedy Special at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. His latest stand-up special,&nbsp;Funny Garden, is now streaming on Netflix. Andrew Fung&nbsp;is a comedian and creator best known as one half of the&nbsp;Fung Bros, a hugely popular Asian American YouTube duo with over 2 million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views. Through comedy and cultural storytelling, the&nbsp;Fung Bros&nbsp;have become influential voices exploring Asian American identity, food culture, and life in modern cities. Andrew now performs stand-up comedy across the U.S., bringing sharp observations and hilarious takes on Asian American life. Divya Gunasekaran&nbsp;is a New York-based writer and standup comedian who has previously been seen on the Netflix is a Joke Festival, the NY Comedy Festival, and PBS. She has also written for the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and&nbsp;The Onion. Edward Pokropski&nbsp;is a writer-producer at NBCUniversal and a co-producer of the Asian Comedy Fest. As a stand-up comedian, Ed performs regularly across New York’s comedy scene. His comedy blends sharp observations about culture, identity, and modern life, drawing from his experiences as a Korean American working in the entertainment industry. David Jin&nbsp;is a Chinese and Vietnamese American stand-up comedian whose high-energy comedy draws on his unusual journey — from being trained as a doctor in China to growing up in New York City. Blending sharp storytelling with personal cultural experiences, David has quickly become a rising voice in the comedy scene. He now headlines shows around the country, and his stand-up special&nbsp;My Parents Deported Me to China&nbsp;is available on YouTube. The program is co-presented with The Humor Section, a comedy platform founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York, dedicated to advancing Asian comedians on the global stage.

JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase

Asia Society and Museum

35 current and former NFL athletes are stepping off the field and into the arena of entrepreneurship for a live Shark Tank–style Demo Day. In just a few hours the athletes will build a business concept from scratch before pitching it live on stage to a panel of judges.

​The twist: they’ll be doing it in front of a real audience.
​As a member of the crowd, you’ll get a front row seat to the pressure, creativity, and competition as the teams present their ideas, defend their strategy, and answer tough questions from the judges. Expect big swings, bold thinking, and the same competitive energy these athletes bring on game day.

​Your reactions matter. The room sets the tone. The louder the crowd, the higher the stakes.

​Come watch the ideas unfold in real time and see which team walks away as the winner!

​This is an invite-only event that takes place in Manhattan on Thursday, March 26th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The location will be disclosed upon acceptance.

​Space is limited—RSVP to be part of the audience and receive your official invitation.

National Football League (NFL)

Sr. Manager Financial Empowerment

35 current and former NFL athletes are stepping off the field and into the arena of entrepreneurship for a live&nbsp;Shark Tank–style Demo Day. In just a few hours the athletes will build a business concept from scratch before pitching it live on stage to a panel of judges. ​The twist: they’ll be doing it in front of a real audience.​As a member of the crowd, you’ll get a front row seat to the pressure, creativity, and competition as the teams present their ideas, defend their strategy, and answer tough questions from the judges. Expect big swings, bold thinking, and the same competitive energy these athletes bring on game day. ​Your reactions matter. The room sets the tone. The louder the crowd, the higher the stakes. ​Come watch the ideas unfold in real time and see which team walks away as the winner! ​This is an invite-only event that takes place in Manhattan on&nbsp;Thursday, March 26th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The location will be disclosed upon acceptance. ​Space is limited—RSVP to be part of the audience and receive your official invitation.

NFL BizWeek - Pitch Competition

To be shared on approval

Invite & approval only: 
Founders who have 
$10M–100M+ in revenue or funding
. 

A complimentary exquisite dinner will be provided at an upscale private dining room. It will be a great time – expect to come away with new learnings, impactful connections, inspiring conversations with like-minded founders and funders, and a full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, and individually-assigned seating using our proprietary AI algorithms. There will also be a seat change and ample time for mingling before & after dinner, so you'll get to know everyone in the room!

You are the cheerleader who believes in everyone’s potential, celebrating every milestone with genuine excitement

The Nurturer/Cheerleader

National University of Singapore

Supermomos

Assistant General Manager, New York

You are the social spark who knows everyone, everywhere, and loves connecting people like pieces of a puzzle

The Connector/Social Butterfly

The Wharton School

Co-Founder & CEO

Baruch College

Strategic Programs Lead

Assistant General Manager

Invite &amp; approval only:&nbsp;Founders who have&nbsp;$10M–100M+ in revenue or funding.&nbsp; A complimentary exquisite dinner will be provided at an upscale private dining room. It will be a great time – expect to come away with new learnings, impactful connections, inspiring conversations with like-minded founders and funders, and a full stomach! We will have a private room to ourselves, and individually-assigned seating using our proprietary AI algorithms. There will also be a seat change and ample time for mingling before &amp; after dinner, so you'll get to know everyone in the room!

Bain Capital Ventures is a multi-stage, domain-focused venture business focused on AI Apps, AI Infrastructure, Commerce, Fintech, Industrials, Security, and Healthcare. We seek the best companies, regardless of stage. Our investments range from $1 million of seed capital through $100 million of growth equity.

Partner

March Private Founders Dinner in NYC ft. Partner at Bain Capital Ventures ($9.4B AUM)

​Forget stuffy networking events and join us at Speed Pitch, where founders meet top-notch investors from around the world! ​Traditional conferences waste time - long keynotes, scattered networking, and missed opportunities. Our event, Speed Pitch, is designed for action - efficient, high-impact, and results-driven. 

Apply and get matched with top funds in 1:1 meetings: 
https://luma.com/yhkdfsjj

We are back after the huge success at NY Tech Week and AI Week NYC.
​NOTE: Only startups apply. We cannot accommodate any more investors at the event. 

​36 spots only! Apply now and check out 
our past testimonials
.
​​💼
 Confirmed funds for Speed Pitch
: Gaingels, Lightscape Partners, NY Ventures, Joint Growth Partners, Zavo Ventures, Legendary Ventures, Hexa-AI, Vamos Ventures, Cade Ventures, Mighty Capital, Yan Innovations, Red Sea Ventures, Winner Capital, BuenTrip Ventures, Revenge Capital, Julio Alex Albarracin (Private Investor), Angel Gambino (Angel), Ghost Angels, Rafa Barroso (Angel). Click on the link to see their investment focus.
​
Why Attend?
​✔️ Guaranteed Investor Access – Every founder meets 3 matched investors in one-on-one 8 min meetings. Founders can also connect during networking with additional matched investors they don’t have scheduled meetings with.
​✔️ Hands-On Business Guidance – 20-min office hours with top startup experts.
​✔️Maximum ROI – No fluff. Just real connections and real results. All in one high-impact evening.
​✔️ Founder Prep & Visibility – Complimentary pre-event training plus inclusion in the investor directory and access to investor profiles before the event for smarter networking.

​This exclusive gathering is perfect for chatting about your startup and explore collaborations in a relaxed yet inspiring environment. Plus, free drinks and cheese & crackers! 🥂

​Who we are looking for: 
Pre-seed to Series A Tech Startups with Market-ready MVP or revenue generating. If you are pre-revenue, strong traction+ team. We prefer diverse teams. To ensure that you are properly matched, answer all questions on the application.

​How it works (36 spots only):
1️⃣ Apply and answer all questions to help us match you.
2️⃣ If selected, you’ll learn which 3 funds you’re matched with.
3️⃣ Confirm your spot within 24 hours by paying the event admission fee. If you have a 20% discount code from our community or community partners, enter it when you pay for your spot.

​If you’re not selected for Speed Pitch sessions, we also offer 20 networking-only tickets ($25) where you can meet all participating investors before the meetings begin. You’ll still receive investor profiles, inclusion in the startup directory, and complimentary pre-event training, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with investors during the networking session.
​
Event agenda:
​4:30 pm - Doors open, Investors and Startups arrive
​5:00 pm - 5:45 pm : Check-in and networking. Meet investors you are not matched with one-on-one.
​5:45 pm - 6:15 pm : Welcome remarks, live entertainment - entrepreneurship parody songs, prize raffles from Open VC. Investors and Sponsors group photo.
​6:30 pm - 8:00 pm : Speed pitch (12 investors + 12 startups at any given time) + concurrent office hours and networking
​8:00 pm - 8:30 pm : Event wrap up

​This event is organized by 
The Startup Station
, a CFO advisory and financial education platform for early-stage startups. We early-stage founders build investor-ready financials and tell their funding story with confidence. In the past decade, we’ve helped 150+ founders raise over $50M and educated 20,000+ entrepreneurs worldwide.

​Thank you to our sponsor and host: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz (
https://www.pearlcohen.com
/).

​
Pearl Cohen
 is a global law firm representing startups, investors, and established companies across the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, and beyond. With expertise in corporate law, intellectual property, and venture financing, our professionals help businesses scale and thrive at every stage, providing excellent legal advice with maximum commercial impact.
​Thank you to our sponsor:
​
Anchin
 is a full-service accounting, tax and advisory firm specializing in servicing the diverse needs of entrepreneurial, venture capital, and private equity-backed businesses ranging from start-ups to growing and established companies.

The Startup Station

President

​Forget stuffy networking events and join us at Speed Pitch, where founders meet top-notch investors from around the world! ​Traditional conferences waste time - long keynotes, scattered networking, and missed opportunities. Our event, Speed Pitch, is designed for action - efficient, high-impact, and results-driven. Apply and get matched with top funds in 1:1 meetings:&nbsp;https://luma.com/yhkdfsjj We are back after the huge success at NY Tech Week and AI Week NYC.​NOTE:&nbsp;Only startups apply. We cannot accommodate any more investors at the event. ​36 spots only!&nbsp;Apply now and check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/victoriayampolsky_aiweekny-aiweekny-thestartupstation-activity-7382418956671692800-AtyO/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAAolmkBL5VrcKQasK79blXuq6mnAJsuSh4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 85);">our past testimonials</a>.​​💼<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/victoriayampolsky_fintech-ai-deep-tech-consumer-health-activity-7437126459539996672-UfbE?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAAolmkBL5VrcKQasK79blXuq6mnAJsuSh4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 85);">&nbsp;Confirmed funds for Speed Pitch</a>: Gaingels, Lightscape Partners, NY Ventures, Joint Growth Partners, Zavo Ventures, Legendary Ventures, Hexa-AI, Vamos Ventures, Cade Ventures, Mighty Capital, Yan Innovations, Red Sea Ventures, Winner Capital, BuenTrip Ventures, Revenge Capital, Julio Alex Albarracin (Private Investor), Angel Gambino (Angel), Ghost Angels, Rafa Barroso (Angel). Click on the link to see their investment focus.​Why Attend?​✔️ Guaranteed Investor Access – Every founder meets 3 matched investors in one-on-one 8 min meetings. Founders can also connect during networking with additional matched investors they don’t have scheduled meetings with.​✔️ Hands-On Business Guidance – 20-min office hours with top startup experts.​✔️Maximum ROI – No fluff. Just real connections and real results. All in one high-impact evening.​✔️ Founder Prep &amp; Visibility – Complimentary pre-event training plus inclusion in the investor directory and access to investor profiles before the event for smarter networking. ​This exclusive gathering is perfect for chatting about your startup and explore collaborations in a relaxed yet inspiring environment. Plus, free drinks and cheese &amp; crackers! 🥂 ​Who we are looking for:&nbsp;Pre-seed to Series A Tech Startups with Market-ready MVP or revenue generating. If you are pre-revenue, strong traction+ team. We prefer diverse teams. To ensure that you are properly matched, answer all questions on the application. ​How it works (36 spots only):1️⃣ Apply and answer all questions to help us match you.2️⃣ If selected, you’ll learn which 3 funds you’re matched with.3️⃣ Confirm your spot within 24 hours by paying the event admission fee. If you have a 20% discount code from our community or community partners, enter it when you pay for your spot. ​If you’re not selected for Speed Pitch sessions, we also offer&nbsp;20 networking-only tickets ($25)&nbsp;where you can meet all participating investors before the meetings begin. You’ll still receive&nbsp;investor profiles, inclusion in the startup directory, and complimentary pre-event training, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with investors during the networking session.​Event agenda:​4:30 pm - Doors open, Investors and Startups arrive​5:00 pm - 5:45 pm : Check-in and networking. Meet investors you are not matched with one-on-one.​5:45 pm - 6:15 pm : Welcome remarks, live entertainment - entrepreneurship parody songs, prize raffles from Open VC. Investors and Sponsors group photo.​6:30 pm - 8:00 pm : Speed pitch (12 investors + 12 startups at any given time) + concurrent office hours and networking​8:00 pm - 8:30 pm : Event wrap up ​This event is organized by&nbsp;<a href="https://thestartupstation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 85);">The Startup Station</a>, a CFO advisory and financial education platform for early-stage startups. We early-stage founders build investor-ready financials and tell their funding story with confidence. In the past decade, we’ve helped 150+ founders raise over $50M and educated 20,000+ entrepreneurs worldwide. ​Thank you to our sponsor and host: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz (<a href="https://www.pearlcohen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 85);">https://www.pearlcohen.com</a>/). ​<a href="https://www.pearlcohen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 85);">Pearl Cohen</a>&nbsp;is a global law firm representing startups, investors, and established companies across the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, and beyond. With expertise in corporate law, intellectual property, and venture financing, our professionals help businesses scale and thrive at every stage, providing excellent legal advice with maximum commercial impact.​Thank you to our sponsor:​<a href="https://www.anchin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 85);">Anchin</a>&nbsp;is a full-service accounting, tax and advisory firm specializing in servicing the diverse needs of entrepreneurial, venture capital, and private equity-backed businesses ranging from start-ups to growing and established companies.

Speed Pitch - Get 1:1 Meetings with Investors

​We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive VIP & investor reception dinner March 24th at 7:30pm at an Upper West Side townhouse in NYC , following our 
"Cambridge meets NYC" AI Innovation Night
 event.

​This will be a small, invitation-only gathering of our limited partners, select institutional investors, and the C10 Labs leadership team to connect in a more intimate setting over dinner and drinks.

​We would be honored to have you join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening.

​We hope to see you there! 
​Event Details
​What: C10 Labs’ VIP & investor reception dinner
​When: March 24th | 7:30 PM

​Location to be shared the day before the event

Harvard University

C10 Labs

Managing Director

​We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive&nbsp;VIP &amp; investor reception dinner March 24th at 7:30pm&nbsp;at an Upper West Side townhouse in NYC , following our&nbsp;<a href="https://luma.com/3wjtpizx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(117, 115, 91);">"Cambridge meets NYC" AI Innovation Night</a>&nbsp;event. ​This will be a small, invitation-only gathering of our limited partners, select institutional investors, and the C10 Labs leadership team to connect in a more intimate setting over dinner and drinks. ​We would be honored to have you join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening. ​We hope to see you there!&nbsp;​Event Details<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​What: C10 Labs’ VIP &amp; investor reception dinner</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">​When: March 24th | 7:30 PM</li></ul> ​Location to be shared the day before the event

NYC AI Nexus GP/LP VIP Reception with C10 Labs

Great ideas don’t always land the way they should.

Many founders and professionals spend hours refining their slides, data, and messaging — but very little time developing the skills that determine how their message is actually received.

In this interactive workshop, professional actor and performance coach Bobby Allan introduces practical techniques from the world of theater that help business professionals communicate with more confidence, clarity, and presence.

Actors train extensively in voice, body language, and connection with an audience. In this session, you’ll learn how to apply those same tools to high-stakes business communication — whether you’re pitching investors, leading meetings, or presenting to a room.

This is a hands-on workshop, not a lecture. Participants will have the opportunity to work on their own material and receive practical feedback.

What to Prepare

Please bring something short to present during the workshop.      This could be:
an investor pitch
a business presentation
a project update
a product demo
or any situation where you speak to 3 or more people

A 2–3 minute presentation is ideal so we can work with multiple participants.

Cost to Attend

This workshop is free to attend. The only request is that participants:

 Provide a short written review after the workshop
Agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes


Elpis Labs

Director

Managing Partner

Great ideas don’t always land the way they should. Many founders and professionals spend hours refining their slides, data, and messaging — but very little time developing the skills that determine how their message is actually received. In this interactive workshop, professional actor and performance coach Bobby Allan introduces practical techniques from the world of theater that help business professionals communicate with more confidence, clarity, and presence. Actors train extensively in voice, body language, and connection with an audience. In this session, you’ll learn how to apply those same tools to high-stakes business communication — whether you’re pitching investors, leading meetings, or presenting to a room. This is a hands-on workshop, not a lecture. Participants will have the opportunity to work on their own material and receive practical feedback. What to Prepare Please bring something short to present during the workshop.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; This could be:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">an investor pitch</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">a business presentation</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">a project update</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">a product demo</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">or any situation where you speak to 3 or more people</li></ul> A 2–3 minute presentation is ideal so we can work with multiple participants. Cost to Attend This workshop is free to attend. The only request is that participants: <ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;"> Provide a short written review after the workshop</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes</li></ul>

Executive Communication: Learn Acting Techniques to Improve Your Presentation Skills

Join corporate venture and innovation leaders as we explore how corporations are building adaptive strategies through 
targeted AI investments
, 
startup partnerships
, and long-term 
portfolio thinking 

Panel
Speakers will be announced soon!

Learn how corporations decide where to place AI investment bets, what differentiates durable AI solutions from trend-driven ones and how CVC portfolios are adapting and evolving

Networking
Connect with other CVCs, investors and corporate innovation leaders

Program Director

Join corporate venture and innovation leaders as we explore how corporations are building adaptive strategies through targeted AI investments, startup partnerships, and long-term portfolio thinking PanelSpeakers will be announced soon! Learn how corporations decide where to place AI investment bets, what differentiates durable AI solutions from trend-driven ones and how CVC portfolios are adapting and evolving NetworkingConnect with other CVCs, investors and corporate innovation leaders

CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL -Resilience & Agility in the AI Era (Event Series)

Startup Grind
 
is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and 
builders. We accelerate the tech ecosystem with curated events, expert content, and connections that drive growth.

This pitch & demo showcase gives you 
a first look at new technology
 from startups that are actively building and shipping product — 
sometimes even before VCs have seen them!

The format is fast-paced and interactive. After each demo, the floor is open for questions, ideas, and feedback from the audience.

We welcome investors who want an unfiltered look at new technology and early-stage teams.

📅 Date:
 Thursday, March 19th
🕓 Time:
 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: 
The Yard: Herald Square
🎫 Tickets:
 Only $5 (
includes happy hour refreshments)
📑 Founders: 
Sign up here to pitch
 at an upcoming event

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Startups
 ready to demo a real product and get honest feedback
Engineers, PMs, and designers
 who love seeing new tech in action
Investors
 looking for a ground-floor, early look at local startups

AGENDA
5:30 PM: Tech Builder Networking
6:00 PM: Startup Pitches & Demos
7:00 PM: Meet the Startups

FORMAT
Pitch + Demo - 6 minutes
Audience Q&A - 4 minutes
Advisor feedback - 2 minutes
Pitch deck AND product demo are required


University of North Texas

Startup Grind

Executive Director

<a href="http://startupgrind.com/new-york-city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">Startup Grind</a>&nbsp;is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators and&nbsp;builders. We accelerate the tech ecosystem with curated events, expert content, and connections that drive growth. This pitch &amp; demo showcase gives you&nbsp;a first look at new technology&nbsp;from startups that are actively building and shipping product —&nbsp;sometimes even before VCs have seen them! The format is fast-paced and interactive. After each demo, the floor is open for questions, ideas, and feedback from the audience. We welcome investors who want an unfiltered look at new technology and early-stage teams. <ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">📅&nbsp;Date:&nbsp;Thursday, March 19th</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🕓&nbsp;Time:&nbsp;5:30 PM - 7:30 PM</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">📍&nbsp;Venue:&nbsp;The Yard: Herald Square</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">🎫&nbsp;Tickets:&nbsp;Only $5 (includes happy hour refreshments)</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">📑&nbsp;Founders:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/A7LsswmLwwrQi3Jh7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 121, 138);">Sign up here to pitch</a>&nbsp;at an upcoming event</li></ul> WHO SHOULD ATTEND<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Startups&nbsp;ready to demo a real product and get honest feedback</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Engineers, PMs, and designers&nbsp;who love seeing new tech in action</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Investors&nbsp;looking for a ground-floor, early look at local startups</li></ul> AGENDA<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">5:30 PM: Tech Builder Networking</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">6:00 PM: Startup Pitches &amp; Demos</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">7:00 PM: Meet the Startups</li></ul> FORMAT<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Pitch + Demo - 6 minutes</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Audience Q&amp;A - 4 minutes</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Advisor feedback - 2 minutes</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Pitch deck AND product demo are required</li></ul>

The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase

The Yard: Herald Square Coworking Office Space Manhattan

The AI Briefing is a recurring 
AI deep-dive for decision-makers
.

Each month, we select one high-signal industry report, circulate it in advance, and meet to cut through the noise.

📜 This Month’s Source:
 
2026 Report on the State of the US Legal Market
 (
Thomson Reuters 2026
)

Law firms have a historical habit of surging just before they stumble. Current demand levels mirror the peaks of 2007 and 2021 
immediately preceding major corrections. 

As we approach 
a forecasted market contraction in mid-2026
, the winners will be determined by technological sophistication rather than traditional prestige.

🏔️ The Mission: 
Reinforcing your footing before the ground shifts. This session moves past AI hype to analyze the economic arbitrage of talent and tech in a high-interest, high-complexity environment.

📊 The Format:
10-Minute Executive Download:
 A rapid-fire summary of the 2025 demand surge: how regulatory whiplash and geo-economic instability created an atypical parallel boom in both transactional and litigation work.
Operational Reality Check:
 The In-House Threat: over half of corporate legal departments plan to move more work in-house over the next five years as they adopt their own AI tools.
Cross-Pollinated Debate: 
Builders share how AI compresses 10 hours of work into two. Executives share why they are still waiting for the first side to blink on pricing.

🤝 Who Should Attend:
Enterprise Executives:
 Discover why your outside counsel is stuck in a zero-sum negotiation over efficiency gains.
Founders & Builders:
 Identify the specific practice areas (
Regulatory, Healthcare, Pharma
) that remain recession-proof in the 2026 outlook.
Operations Leads:
 Master the five stages of the 
Value Chain Health Diagnostic
 to identify where your organization is creating or destroying value.

📍 Where: 
Location on approval 🗓️ 
When:
 Friday, March 13th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📬 The Prep: 
This is a working session, not a lecture. Review the report 
here
. Bring your perspective. 
For additional context, we will also refer to the 
Corporate Law Departments & GenAI report
 (
Oct 2025
) from ACC & Everlaw.

RSVP to be considered.
 Strictly limited capacity to ensure high-quality dialogue.

The AI Briefing is a recurring AI deep-dive for decision-makers. Each month, we select one high-signal industry report, circulate it in advance, and meet to cut through the noise. 📜 This Month’s Source: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16YPalMjibu2c4GNZsGfVX3Rowla4j8tY/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2026 Report on the State of the US Legal Market</a> (Thomson Reuters 2026) Law firms have a historical habit of surging just before they stumble. Current demand levels mirror the peaks of 2007 and 2021 immediately preceding major corrections.&nbsp; As we approach a forecasted market contraction in mid-2026, the winners will be determined by technological sophistication rather than traditional prestige. 🏔️ The Mission: Reinforcing your footing before the ground shifts. This session moves past AI hype to analyze the economic arbitrage of talent and tech in a high-interest, high-complexity environment. 📊 The Format:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">10-Minute Executive Download: A rapid-fire summary of the 2025 demand surge: how regulatory whiplash and geo-economic instability created an atypical parallel boom in both transactional and litigation work.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Operational Reality Check: The In-House Threat: over half of corporate legal departments plan to move more work in-house over the next five years as they adopt their own AI tools.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Cross-Pollinated Debate: Builders share how AI compresses 10 hours of work into two. Executives share why they are still waiting for the first side to blink on pricing.</li></ul> 🤝 Who Should Attend:<ul style="margin: 0px;"><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Enterprise Executives: Discover why your outside counsel is stuck in a zero-sum negotiation over efficiency gains.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Founders &amp; Builders: Identify the specific practice areas (Regulatory, Healthcare, Pharma) that remain recession-proof in the 2026 outlook.</li><li style="padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px;">Operations Leads: Master the five stages of the Value Chain Health Diagnostic to identify where your organization is creating or destroying value.</li></ul> 📍 Where: Location on approval&nbsp;🗓️ When: Friday, March 13th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 📬 The Prep: This is a working session, not a lecture. Review the report <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16YPalMjibu2c4GNZsGfVX3Rowla4j8tY/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Bring your perspective.&nbsp;For additional context, we will also refer to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acc.com/about/newsroom/news/acc-genai-report-corporate-law-departments-ai-use-everlaw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(255, 41, 69);">Corporate Law Departments &amp; GenAI report</a>&nbsp;(Oct 2025) from&nbsp;ACC &amp; Everlaw. RSVP to be considered. Strictly limited capacity to ensure high-quality dialogue.

The AI Briefing by Startup Grind

Tech Gather NYC is a mixer for anyone and everyone in NYC Tech.

New to Tech? Welcome!
15 years in? Come on down!
Just got to the city? Get to know the techies here!
Been here forever? Grab your "Pizza Rat" headband and welcome the newbies.

Be you Product, UI, Coder or Solutions or any of the buzz terms our industry throws out there, come unwind at a chill Irish pub on Fulton with cheap drinks and stay for a top-notch (free!) karaoke session next door.

Did I mention the whole thing is free?

Tech Gather NYC is a mixer for anyone and everyone in NYC Tech. New to Tech? Welcome!15 years in? Come on down!Just got to the city? Get to know the techies here!Been here forever? Grab your "Pizza Rat" headband and welcome the newbies. Be you Product, UI, Coder or Solutions or any of the buzz terms our industry throws out there, come unwind at a chill Irish pub on Fulton with cheap drinks and stay for a top-notch (free!) karaoke session next door. Did I mention the whole thing is free?

Tech Gather NYC March Meetup

The Irish American Pub

As part of Launch Week for the 
NYC AI Landing Pad
, we’re excited to host an 
International Founders & Funders Happy Hour, co-hosted with Lightspeed, NYCEDC, Anthropic.

This gathering brings together international founders and investors for an evening focused on what it takes to build and scale across borders — from entering the U.S. market and establishing a New York presence, to navigating fundraising, hiring, partnerships, and long-term growth strategy.

We will be joined by the inaugural 
NYC AI Landing Pad
 cohort, 
alongside SOSA’s ILPN cohort
: with growth-stage AI founders building companies visiting from countries including the 
UK, Canada, Spain, France, Israel, Poland, Australia, Belgium, Singapore, South Korea, and the UAE.

What you can expect:

🍸🥂 
AMA with a Partner from Lightspeed
, followed by a 
Happy Hour reception hosted at Lightspeed’s NYC office

💬 High-signal conversations on U.S. expansion, market entry, and scaling globally

🤝 Meaningful connections between international founders and funders shaping the next wave of AI

🔥 Candid founder-to-founder insights on what it really takes to build across markets

Spots are limited. 
Only approved attendees will be allowed through security.

Head of Startup and VC Partnerships

SOSA

As part of Launch Week for the NYC AI Landing Pad, we’re excited to host an International Founders &amp; Funders Happy Hour, co-hosted with Lightspeed, NYCEDC, Anthropic. This gathering brings together international founders and investors for an evening focused on what it takes to build and scale across borders — from entering the U.S. market and establishing a New York presence, to navigating fundraising, hiring, partnerships, and long-term growth strategy. We will be joined by the inaugural NYC AI Landing Pad cohort, alongside SOSA’s ILPN cohort: with growth-stage AI founders building companies visiting from countries including the UK, Canada, Spain, France, Israel, Poland, Australia, Belgium, Singapore, South Korea, and the UAE. What you can expect: 🍸🥂 AMA with a Partner from Lightspeed, followed by a Happy Hour reception hosted at Lightspeed’s NYC office 💬 High-signal conversations on U.S. expansion, market entry, and scaling globally 🤝 Meaningful connections between international founders and funders shaping the next wave of AI 🔥 Candid founder-to-founder insights on what it really takes to build across markets Spots are limited. Only approved attendees will be allowed through security.

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