

THE GATHERING
If you’re a founder with ambition, this isn’t just another networking event—it’s THE GATHERING. A curated experience for those who aren’t afraid to have real conversations, challenge norms, and level up.
This isn’t for everyone. But if you’re ready to break through barriers, learn from top minds, and connect with founders who actually get it—this is where you need to be.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Raw, unfiltered discussions
- Real challenges, real solutions
- Connections that matter
THE LINEUP
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Gathering
Meet. Mingle. Get ready for the night.
6:00 PM - 6:10 PM: The show starts
6:10 PM - 6:30 PM: AI Insights by Michael Nunez, Editorial Director at VentureBeat. He’s covered tech for Forbes, Gizmodo, Mashable, and Popular Science, and once exposed Facebook’s news algorithm bias.
Expect insights you won’t get anywhere else.
6:30 - 7:10 - Fireside Chat with a Crunchbase Chief Product Officer, Megh Gautam.
Experience across pre product market fit to scale-ups to startups to acquisitions to breakout public companies like Twilio and Dropbox.
Scaled revenues from 0 to 100M+ and teams from 0 to 100+ all while building unique, powerful customer experiences.
Active Angel Investor
7:10 PM - 7:30 PM: Pitch Your Startup - Receive feedback from the crowd in our 12 Angry Viewers 😤 style session (a nod to MTV in the 90s). 3 startups. 3 minutes. Unfiltered feedback.
APPLY TO PITCH
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Networking
APPLY TO ATTEND NOW – LIMITED SPOTS
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THE GATHERING
THE GATHERING is a new format created by Dasha, the Founder of renowned Women Tech Meetup, a community of 5,000 female founders & women in tech, with monthly gatherings of 150-200 female professionals in SF, NY, and Miami.
Rho
Rho is a business banking platform, purpose-built for startups. Manage cash, keep burn in check, and automate finance busywork that distracts founders from building products customers want.
Puzzle
Puzzle is an easy-to-use alternative to QuickBooks, perfect for startups. With quick setup in 2-3 minutes and integrations with major financial tools (banks, credit cards, payroll, HR), it simplifies accounting, and you get essential metrics like cash flow, burn rate, and revenue in real time. No more spreadsheets—manage your finances in a few clicks and impress investors. Stop playing the guessing game - get smart about managing your business for a chance to WIN!
Codi
Thank you to Codi for sponsoring the venue for this event! Codi is the leading marketplace for private office space built for the way people work today. With easy move-ins, turnkey spaces, and flexible lease terms, every company can find a space where their team can thrive.
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