🚀 FOMO New York: Founders & Funders Mixer: November 27 - December 3

Hi New Yorkers👋

Thanksgiving is over and I hope you all enjoyed a long weekend with your loved ones! The spirit even made it to Europe (see picture below) 🤩 Winter has now arrived and it’s time to get cozy, enjoy the Christmas markets, go ice skating, drink hot chocolate, and visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree🎄

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 ?

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

The events below are the ones I would attend if I were in the city this week:

• Founders & Funders Mixer: AI, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech & Web3 🤝 l Tuesday, 6 pm - Join Arête, Ventur 10, Founder Club World & Station3 for a laid-back get-together, a night to mingle with some awesome individuals

• Thank You For Life - Giving Tuesday 🙏 l Tuesday, 6 pm - Join Soul Soirée for the season of giving back as they partner with Nonprofit Babies And Mothers Alive to raise funds for a good cause

• Madeline & Co. Presents a night of Jazz + AI + Strategy 🎶 l Wednesday, 8 pm - Madeline & Co. and Strategy Market present a soirée of enigmatic charm and intellectual richness, curated by Prince Rumi

The FOMO New York Week 💙 (27.11 - 3.12):

Monday 27th

• NYC Technology Forum 🧑‍💻 l 12.45 pm - The Forum brings together technology-focused public-sector professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired, and discover new technologies

• Verses & Vibration 🔈 l 7 pm - An evening of poetry partnered with sound presentation, brings two styles of artists from New York come together to create an exploration of poetry reading and a sound bath

Tuesday 28th

• Investor Social: Tech Happy Hour 🍻 l 5.30 pm - DataPower Ventures organized this social event for VC’s private investors ​​whether you're looking to fundraise, deploy capital, or share deal flow

• What’s Privacy Got to Do with It? Privacy Consideration for AI in the Workplace 💪 l 5.30 pm - In 2023 no workplace is getting by without the use of AI. Join this interactive session by Fox Rothschild and discuss everything involved

• Founders & Funders Mixer: AI, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech & Web3 🤝 l 6 pm - Join Arête, Ventur 10, Founder Club World & Station3 for a laid-back get-together, a night to mingle with some awesome individuals

• Thank You For Life - Giving Tuesday 🙏 l 6 pm - Join Sould Soirée for the season of giving back as we partner with Nonprofit Babies And Mothers Alive to raise funds for a good cause

• November Junto Club 🥂 - An intimate and curated event series hosted by Andrew Yeung, for tech, business, and creative leaders to share ideas + build meaningful relationships

Wednesday 29th

• Investor Brunch w/ Starta VC ☕️ l 10 am - A great opportunity to connect with diverse startup founders and fellow investors scaling in the US. Enjoy complimentary brunch on Starta VC!

• The Hidden Patterns of Great Startup Ideas w. NFX James Currier 📢 l 5.30 pm - James Currier (5x founder), co-founder of NFX will be hosting a workshop on what he looks for in his favorite startups

• The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails 🍸 l 6.30 pm - Join The Carbonauts Community for delicious cocktails and conversation with other passionate sustainability advocates

• "Falling For Tech" – A Tech Mixer 🤩 l 6.30 pm - ​Andrew Yeung presents to you.. Falling For Tech. Where NYC’s most fascinating builders, change-makers, and leaders gather

• Madeline & Co. Presents a night of Jazz + AI + Strategy 🎶 l 8 pm - Madeline & Co. and Strategy Market present a soirée of enigmatic charm and intellectual richness, curated by Prince Rumi

Thursday 30th

• NYC 🗽 Ugly Sweater Holiday Happy Hour for AI Founders + Builders 😂 l 6 pm - Things are about to get ugly! The AI Furnace 🧨🔥is hosting the ugliest sweater holiday party HH for our AI founder + builder community in NYC

• The Dinner Table: Cocktail Tasting & Connections! 🍸l 6 pm - Get ready to shake things up at "Cocktail Tasting & Friends"! Join The Dinner Table for an unforgettable night of sipping, socializing, and celebrating the art of mixology

• Climate Capital Stack: Unlocking NYC's Ecosystem 🔓 l 6.30 pm - Join the launch of ClimateHack's community, the first in a series of four events focused on bringing together NYC's community of founders, funders, and public partners

• OneRise - Immigrants Founders & Investors Mixer 🔝 l 6.30 pm - Join OneRise for an exciting evening of networking and collaboration! An event dedicated to celebrating the achievements of immigrant founders and connecting them with investors

• Climate Tech Dinner 🍽️ l 7 pm - join Why Get Wasted, a community of folks who are working in the climate and sustainability space. Meet VCs in the climate space, as well as founders, and others making an impact working in the space

Friday 1st

•  Women in AI Ethics Annual Summit 2023 👑 l 3 pm - Join Women in AI Ethics™ for the first in-person summit in New York as they celebrate their 5year anniversary and announce the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics list 2024

• Silley Circuits Holiday Celebration: Rubin Museum Cafe 🎄l 6 pm - Art, Music, Cocktails, and Networking: Annual Holiday gathering by Silly Circuits

• Friendsgiving Potluck – Southeast Asian Foodies and Friends Cultural Exchange 🥘 l 6.30 pm - Join Supermomo’s for a Friendsgiving Potluck that celebrates the delicious world of Southeast Asian cuisine and more!

• OSShack Kickoff Party 💥 l 7 pm - Join OSS Hack for an evening of networking at The Kickoff Party, sponsored by Cal.com and Red Bull! This is your chance to mingle with some of the most innovative minds in the New York tech scene

Saturday 2nd

• NOTES International Presents: Sip 'n' Sway at Hi-Note 🍷 l 2 pm - Get ready to Sip 'n' Sway on a festive afternoon filled with good vibes, great music, and even better wine with NOTES and Hi-Note

• Sofar Sounds in Hidden Warehouse 🎵l 7.30 pm - Another Sofar Sounds event! This time with a little teaser: it will be in a hidden warehouse. If you like cool venues and vibe to some music, this is for you

Sunday 3rd

• Free Ice Skating in Central Park ⛸️ l 10 am (free) - It is time to skate into the winter wonderland at Central Park! Enjoy frosty-free vibes on the ice and warm hot chocolate or coffee afterward to share laughter and the joy of the season

• Hacking Creativity - Immersive Storytelling in the Age of AI 🗣️ l 3 pm (free) - Immersive Storytelling in the Age of AI with Maya Georgieva, this event also serves as CTW's holiday mixer in NYC

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