next play - June Meetup: Grow with Clarity
Startup builders, operators, and doers!
Join us for next play’s June meetup in Amsterdam - a curated evening of real conversation, idea-sharing, and momentum.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00PM
Location: Shared w/RSVP confirmation
Agenda:
Networking drinks + ask/offer circle
Lightning talk + workshop: "Brand Clarity for Strategic Growth" by Andrada Smaranda, fractional Head of Brand and former Global Design Lead at Adyen.
Note: Space is limited, with priority given to current next play network members. RSVP soon, more events are on the horizon!
What to Expect:
Startup-focused networking and conversations
Idea-sharing and collaborative problem-solving
Occasional lightning talks and breakout discussions from community members and experts.
Who This Is For:
Founders seeking co-founders or early hires
Operators looking to join ambitious startups
Professionals exploring new roles or hiring talent
Innovators seeking feedback and meaningful connections
What This Is:
An off the record space to openly share ideas, build meaningful connections, and find your people.
What This Isn't:
A general networking event for casual curiosity.
About next play:
Founded in NYC by Ben Lang and Jordan Gonen, next play has become a global community for serious startup builders. We host intimate gatherings across 20+ cities, from Los Angeles to Bangalore, resulting in numerous successful partnerships, founding teams, and career transitions.
Stay up to date with events by next play in the Netherlands + our local picks by following our calendar.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Greg Denton + Maggie Minton
Join the next play network to get access to:
under-the-radar job opportunities
introductions to like minded collaborators
invitations to off-the-record gatherings (20+ cities and growing!)
curated lists of breakout startups to join
podcast with exclusive interviews from operators & founders who share their career learnings