​♟️ High Stakes Tech Chess: Silent Boards, Killer Minds

​We're launching the High Stakes Founders newsletter—a curated calendar of the most electrifying tech gaming events across London, SF, and NYC.

​As a celebration, we're launching the "Founders Olympics"!

​12 events in 3 weeks in the 3 biggest tech hubs - SF, NYC, & London!

​In each city, we're hosting (1) a Curated Tech Chess tournament, (2) a Curated Tech Catan tournament, (3) a Curated Tech Poker tournament, and (4) a Tech Paintball/Lasertag!

​This event is one of the 4 NYC Tech Gaming events - it's the Tech Chess—a focused, high-trust session for top minds in the tech ecosystem.

​🧠 Who’s it for?
A handpicked group of:

• ​VC-backed Founders building hard

• ​Senior Operators pushing the edge

• ​Sharp Investors backing with conviction

​Everyone’s actively building the future—no tourists.

​✅ Proven ability
✅ Sharp trajectory
✅ Deep obsession with tech and momentum

​❌ No consultants
❌ No agencies
❌ No students
✅ All chess levels welcome

​♟ Why Chess?

​Thiel. Demis. Hoffman.
Chess is how tech’s sharpest minds play and bond.

​This event is about finding those people—fast thinkers, real builders—and connecting over the game we all love.

​You’ll leave sharper, and better connected.

​🎟 Request your board.
Curated room. Limited seats. Join.