

Founders' Olympics: Tech Catan Tournament #NYTechWeek
βπ² This is one of the first & biggest NY Tech Catan Tournament!
ββBut this one is part of something MUCH, MUCH bigger.
βββWe wanted to celebrate the launch of our Tech Games newsletterβa curated calendar of the most electrifying tech gaming events across London, SF, and NYC.
That's when we decided to run an epic global series...
ββπ The Foundersβ Olympics! ππΌ
βββ12 curated tech gaming events. 3 cities (SF, NYC, London) in 3 weeks. 1 goal: crown the sharpest minds in tech. π§ π§
βββEach city will host:
ββββ οΈ Tech Poker
ββββοΈ Tech Chess
βββπ² Tech Catan
βββπ« Tech Paintball
βEach event ends with a winner. Each city will crown 4 champions. Will one of them be you? ππ
All levels welcome - come it's gonna be fun! π
βThis is NYCβs Tech Catan tournament ππ
βHow this will work?
βBasically it's a Swiss-style tournament with 3 rounds. This means:
βYou're allocated to a table randomly
βAfter time is up, we'll stop - count points, shuffle tables, and play for another round.
β(We'll re-explain the rules before we start as a refresher π )
βπ§ Who itβs for:
βTech founders who play to win
βOperators eyeing their next big move
βInvestors who know games reveal more than coffee chats ever will
βEvery seat is vetted.
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Exceptional ability
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Ambition you can feel
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Obsession with building something real
ββ No consultants
β No agencies
β No students
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All Catan skill levels welcome!!
βπ― Why we love Catan:
ββOur thesis at Founden.xyz is that tech games attract the biggest tech brains βthink Demis Hassabis (chess), Zuck (poker), and Reid Hoffman (Catan).
βCatan is the perfect proxy for founder energyβdeal-making, betrayal, trust-building, and long-game thinking. Itβs how we get to know each other without the small talk.
βπ₯ Our goal with each of these events:
βWe want our tech games to make you feel
βHyped & energized - after hearing how much people around you have accomplished
βAppreciated & loved - because we all go through the same emotional rollercoaster
βAccelerated as hell - through relevant intros & killer insights
βπ Don't miss you - save your spot!
βWant in? Request your seat at the table.