Boston VC Open Office Hours
Feb
10
to Feb 13

Boston VC Open Office Hours

Join us for a round of Boston VC Open Office Hours! In these distributed meetings from February 10-13, 2026, founders meet real VCs and discuss their idea in a 20-minute intro session. Remember, these meetings are not about getting a fundraising check by the end of your chat - it's about convincing them to take another meeting for a deeper dive.

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NYC VC Open Office Hours
Feb
24
to Feb 27

NYC VC Open Office Hours

Join us for a round of VC Open Office Hours! In these distributed meetings from February 24-27, 2026, founders meet real VCs and discuss their idea in a 20-minute intro session. Remember, these meetings are not about getting a fundraising check by the end of your chat - it's about convincing them to take another meeting for a deeper dive.

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Webinar: There's No Such Thing as a Startup CFO
Jan
27

Webinar: There's No Such Thing as a Startup CFO

​Join Charlie O’Donnell of nextNYC and Chris Fenster of Propeller Industries for a 30-minute webinar exploring the challenges of building capable finance teams in subscale companies. Together, they’ll unpack why the concept of a startup CFO is often a paradox and how Propeller’s innovative approach is reshaping how finance teams scale. RSVP

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Webinar: Can AI replace VCs or just find their next unicorn?
Nov
19

Webinar: Can AI replace VCs or just find their next unicorn?

As AI reshapes every corner of the startup world, VCs are hearing footsteps. Will algorithms outcompete human investors—sourcing, screening, and selecting founders with unmatched precision—or will AI simply become the sharpest tool in a VC’s belt? Join us for a candid conversation with leading investors and our friends at Harmonic on how AI is changing the craft of venture: from deal flow and diligence to judgment, intuition, and trust. RSVP

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How I Raised My Seed
Nov
4

How I Raised My Seed

How I Raised My Seed is a gathering centered around open discussion regarding best practices for raising a Seed round. Every other month, we invite two or three founders who have successfully raised a round in the past few months and foster an open dialogue around what worked and what didn't. RSVP

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VC Open Office Hours
Nov
4
to Nov 7

VC Open Office Hours

Join us for a round of VC Open Office Hours! In these distributed meetings from November 4-7, 2025, founders meet real VCs and discuss their idea in a 20-minute intro session. Remember, these meetings are not about getting a fundraising check by the end of your chat - it's about convincing them to take another meeting for a deeper dive.

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VC Best Practices: State of AI Investing
Oct
21

VC Best Practices: State of AI Investing

VC Best Practices is an educational series for a group of relatively new investors who want to be exposed to the best venture and startup thinking. Each event is attended by accredited investors and non-partner VCs that skew intentionally, but not exclusively, toward underrepresented backgrounds. RSVP

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Always Be Closing
Sep
30

Always Be Closing

Always Be Closing is nextNYC’s sales-focused event. It’s an opportunity to connect startups with top NYC companies and organizations who can serve as potential customers. The team at Level Up Ventures and Hearst TV has given us their wish list and we’re selecting the best six companies to pitch key decision-makers as potential customers.
RSVP here
Apply to present here

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How Claire Biernacki Earned Her Seat at the Partner Table
Aug
13

How Claire Biernacki Earned Her Seat at the Partner Table

​In an industry known for backchannels and boys’ clubs, Claire Biernacki took the long way: grinding, learning, leading—then leveling up. Join BBG Ventures Founding Partner Nisha Dua for a no-BS conversation with Claire about what it actually takes to rise in VC without shortcuts. We’ll talk real career progression, internal promotions that matter, and what the next generation of venture leaders looks like—because firms that grow their own talent are the ones to watch. RSVP for the webinar here!

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VC Open Office Hours
Aug
5
to Aug 8

VC Open Office Hours

Join us for a round of VC Open Office Hours! In these distributed meetings from August 5-8, 2025, founders meet real VCs and discuss their idea in a 20-minute intro session. Remember, these meetings are not about getting a fundraising check by the end of your chat - it's about convincing them to take another meeting for a deeper dive.

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How I Raised My Seed
Jun
11

How I Raised My Seed

How I Raised My Seed is a gathering centered around open discussion regarding best practices for raising a Seed round. Every other month, we invite two or three founders who have successfully raised a round in the past few months and foster an open dialogue around what worked and what didn't. RSVP.

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VC Open Office Hours: NY Tech Week
Jun
3
to Jun 6

VC Open Office Hours: NY Tech Week

Join us for a round of VC Open Office Hours! In these distributed meetings from June 3-6, 2025, founders meet real VCs and discuss their idea in a 20-minute intro session. Remember, these meetings are not about getting a fundraising check by the end of your chat - it's about convincing them to take another meeting for a deeper dive.

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