New York Startup Meetup
New York

New York Startup Meetup

March 05, Thursday, 2026
7:00pm — 08:00pm (GMT-05)
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, 485 7th Ave 18th floor, New York, NY 10018, United States.
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Agenda:
The focus is on real conversations, meaningful introductions and discovering what others are building in a relaxed setting.
​The focus is on real conversations, meaningful introductions and discovering what others are building in a relaxed setting.

​eChai Ventures New York will be hosting the small gathering of founders and startups folks on 5th March, Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm EST.

​Typically Founders, Startup Enthusiasts, folks from VC firms and corporate folks interested in exploring startup ecosystem attend these eChai Startup Meetups.

​eChai Startup Socials are volunteer driven small gatherings with founders and startup folks happening all over the world.

​These meetups are free to attend and open for all.

​It will be on pay-for-what-you-order basis.

​Details about eChai Startup Meetup in New York:

​Format: Small Group. Candid Conversations. Startup Folks.

​Date & Time: March 5th, Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm EST.

​Venue: Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, 485 7th Ave 18th floor, New York, NY 10018, United States.

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​eChai Ventures - Your Startup’s Global Neighborhood.

Startups grow faster when founders are plugged into the right conversations. That’s what eChai makes happen — connecting founders across cities, stages, and markets.

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The people

These open and free events are hosted across cities and countries as part of a broader effort to keep the startup ecosystem accessible, inclusive, and connected. You’ll find a diverse mix of participants: early-stage founders, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals exploring transitions, and others curious about the theme. Each event brings a different experience, shaped by the people who show up.

The format

We host panels, talks, socials, open houses, and demo days in different formats. Each individual event listing clearly mentions what’s planned, so you know exactly what kind of experience to expect before you register.

The flow

You can check the exact time and map address of the venue directly on the event page. Once you register, you typically receive four emails: a confirmation, a reminder a day before the event, another on the day itself, and a follow-up after it ends. You can manage your email notifications at any time.

The guest list

The participant list on the event page keeps updating as more people register. Since attendees often sign up through platforms like eChai, Meetup, Eventbrite, and others, the visible numbers may not reflect the complete turnout. Speakers are usually announced three to four days before the event, and you’ll also start seeing featured participants appear as they register.

The context

You can also explore the list of past participants and speakers from each city to get a sense of who typically joins. It offers a glimpse into the kind of conversations, collaborations, and diversity that shape each meetup. Every event has its own purpose, shaped by its theme, setting, and the community that gathers around it.

The experience

Some people come to learn, others to connect, and many just to explore. While the agenda provides structure, the real energy often comes from the spontaneous conversations and shared curiosity in the room. These events are open to a broad mix of people including students, professionals, early-stage founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs. If you are specifically looking to meet only growth-stage or highly targeted founders, this may not be the right format for you. In that case, you might explore scale up dinners and socials for growth stage founders and operators.

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