Events

Join us at Forum's AI Studio as we delve into the transformative world of energy and microgrids. Recognizing the critical role of sustainable and resilient energy systems in our future, we're uniting experts, thought leaders, and pioneers from the energy sector to envision and shape the future of energy.

This event is designed for energy sector professionals, environmentalists, technology innovators, policy makers, , startup founders, and anyone interested in the nexus of energy, sustainability, and technology. It's an ideal platform for those who are committed to addressing energy challenges through innovation and collaborative solutions.

Space for this virtual event is limited to maintain the quality of interactions and aim to ensure every participant receives optimum value. Register now!

 is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio to Accelerator to Pre-Seed programming, we have the resources and network to help founders navigate the early stages of their founder journey.

​​Forum is investing in 75+ SaaS companies this year.  

Energy & Microgrids

At Forum's AI Studio, we are excited to explore the dynamic future of retail and returns, an area ripe for innovation and transformation. In this era of rapid technological progress, the retail sector stands on the cusp of a revolution, driven by AI, data analytics, and customer-centric strategies. To navigate and shape this future, we are gathering a select group of industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators.

This thought-provoking session is a must for retail executives, e-commerce specialists, supply chain experts, tech innovators, startup founders, and anyone passionate about the evolving landscape of retail and consumer experience. It's a unique opportunity for those who value forward-thinking discussions, shared learning, and the potential of collaborative innovation in retail.

​Forum is investing in 75+ SaaS companies this year.  

Returns & Retail

At Forum's AI Studio, we are setting the stage to delve into the fascinating world of Autonomous Agents and Artificial Intelligence. We're bringing together a diverse group of experts, researchers, innovators, and thought leaders from various fields to foster a deep understanding of this rapidly evolving domain.

AI researchers, robotics specialists, software developers, tech entrepreneurs, startup founders, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of AI and autonomous systems. It’s the perfect venue for those who are eager to explore the future of AI and its applications in various sectors.

​​​Forum is investing in 75+ SaaS companies this year.  

Autonomous Agents & AI

At Forum's AI Studio, we believe the future of healthcare will be more patient-centric, proactive, and preventative. To help us build this future, we're bringing together a curated group of healthcare leaders.

This jam session is ideal for healthcare professionals, tech innovators, startup founders, and anyone keen on the intersection of health and technology. It's a platform for those who value open dialogue, shared learning, and the potential of collaborative innovation.

Future of Preventative Care

Join us for an intimate partner dinner at Gramercy Tavern in New York City. We'll be bringing together a select group of LPs and prospective LPs for an evening of conversation and connection.

One of America's most beloved restauurants, 

 has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service in New York City for over two decades. Chef Michael Anthony's ever-evolving seasonal menu showcases the restaurant's relationships with local farms and purveyors.

Opened in 1994 by restaurateur Danny Meyer in a historic landmark building just north of Union Square, the restaurant has earned nine James Beard Awards, including "Outstanding Restaurant" and "Outstanding Chef in America".

Forum Ventures - LP Dinner

🗽 Following the virtual summit, please join Forum Ventures for our inaugural LP Summit Reception! 

With light bites and drinks, we'll celebrate a year of triumphs, acknowledge the challenges, and envision the road ahead.

 From our Studio, Accelerator, to Pre-Seed programs, we invite our dynamic founders who are redefining the B2B SaaS landscape.

 Our esteemed LPs, whose commitment and belief in our vision have been instrumental in crafting success stories.

 The people behind the scenes, responsible for scouting, mentoring, and guiding our portfolio startups to new heights.

Attendance is by invitation only. If you'll be joining us in person, please 

 is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio, to Accelerator, to Pre-Seed programming, we have the resources and network to help founders navigate the early stages of their founder journey.

Forum Ventures - LP Summit Reception

Join us on Zoom for Forum Venture's 2023 LP Summit. 

Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link for our and find the details about our in-person

Forum Ventures - Virtual LP Summit

 as an exciting part of New York Tech Week. This curated event endeavors to uplift the voices of founders from all backgrounds in the tech industry.

​​🔒 Venue: Revealed upon RSVP (near Dumbo, Brooklyn, NYC)

Spaces for this event are limited to maintain the quality of interactions and aim to ensure every participant receives optimum value. Register now - we hope to see you there.

 - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

 was formed in 2011 as the venture capital arm of American Express. We invest in early-stage startups at the Seed to Series A & B stage that operate in areas strategically relevant to American Express. These areas of relevance extend beyond fintech and payments to encompass retail, consumer, lifestyle, marketplace technologies, Web3, and more. Our team offers the resources of a global services company paired with the experience of a leading venture fund. 

Forum is investing in 75+ SaaS companies this year.  

Founders & Funders Breakfast at NY #TechWeek

🚀 Get Ready for the Ultimate Startup Battle 🚀

In San Francisco, the birthplace of countless disruptive startups, YOUR SaaS solution could be the next big thing! Partnered with 

 's Developer Community & Innovation Fund

, Forum Ventures is hosting a LIVE pitch competition in San Fransisco on October 11 for the chance to win $100K investment and acceptance into our best-in-class Accelerator program

https://airtable.com/app6WqlVs2PxKVL9S/shr04hHFvjqUaaSwM

📍 CBRE (Salesforce Tower),San Francisco 

Come join us to watch the presentations, gain invaluable insight into creating a winning pitch, and network with investors and fellow founders! 

🔹A solid vision for a tech-enabled B2B SaaS solution 

🔹Raised under $1M USD in outside investment

🔹Bonus: A minimum viable product (MVP)

We are looking for bold, ambitious B2B SaaS founders who are solving complex problems with tech and are raising pre-seed funding for their product. If this is you, or someone you know, we encourage you to apply!

The winner of the live pitch competition is subject to our due diligence process to be enrolled in our accelerator program. This includes $100K capital in exchange for 7.5% equity. Terms and conditions 

 is designed to recognize developers that help us create a diverse marketplace of free-to-use apps for our global creators. We’ll be keeping an eye out for amazing apps from pitch competition applicants that we can recognize through our Innovation Fund. 

SF Pitch Competition: Pitch to Win $100K

​​​​​​Are you working on a new business idea? A freelancer? Part of a remote team? 

​🤝Join us for an energizing day of networking and coworking at TALEA Beer Co., NYC's first female-founded brewery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

🚀 At Forum VC and TALEA, we recognize the lack of resources and guidance available to women founders. Our shared goal is to bridge this gap and provide a platform for aspiring women entrepreneurs to thrive. 

💻We aim for this cowork to be an opportunity for women to get work done, connect with fellow professionals, and be part of a thriving community. So join us with your computers, ideas, and energy and let's build something great together! 

📈For this cowork we'll have Go-To-Market experts, including Forum's Director of Community 

, available onsite for you to connect with and ask questions about the earliest stages of building your sales playbook - prospecting. A strong sales prospecting strategy is key to growing your audience and your bottom line.

​⏰You can come at any point between 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and ​​​we can't wait to see you at Talea!

☕️There is fantastic food, coffee, and beer on site!

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​On a mission to disrupt the male-dominated craft beer industry, TALEA founders LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson were both avid homebrewers with MBAs who met after leaving their corporate jobs in tech and media to join the beer industry. Together, they created TALEA Beer Co., the only exclusively woman-owned and woman-founded production brewery and taproom in NYC. Founded in 2019, TALEA is a culmination of their love for craft beer and their passion for creating an approachable, inclusive beer company. TALEA aims to create easy-drinking staples that you can comfortably share with your hard-seltzer and wine-drinking friends or open with the most discerning beer connoisseur. The bright and airy cafe by day and taproom by night boasts beer flights, beer cocktails, coffee, pastries, wine, guided tastings and tours, and light bites. TALEA’s flagship brewery and taproom is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Their second taproom opened in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn in June 2022. Two new taprooms will open in West Village and Bryant Park in Manhattan in Fall 2023. Visit 

 is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio, to Accelerator, to Pre-Seed programming, we have the resources and network to help founders navigate the early stages of their founder journey.

Women+ GTM CoWorking at Talea Beer Co.

Imagine the cozy aroma of s'mores by the crackling fire, profound conversations, adventurous canoeing, and the nostalgic joy of bunk beds. 

That’s right, we are going to CAMP! 🏕️

As a founder, this year has been a rollercoaster ride of stress and unpredictability, with little time to catch your breath or recharge your batteries. The speed of change has reached warp levels, and contemplating the future has become a mental marathon. 

We're here to create an oasis where you can slow down, find your center, and strategize amidst the breathtaking wilderness of Pennsylvania.

Join us on this three-day overnight retreat, meticulously crafted to nourish your mental well-being, sharpen your strategic planning skills, and focus on self-reflection. You'll emerge from this 3-day experience feeling refreshed, refocused, and ready to take on the challenges ahead.

Wednesday, September 20th to Friday, September 22nd

It's a secret location nestled in the picturesque Pennsylvanian wilderness just 1.5 hours outside of NYC.

You can take a flight to any NYC airport. We've arranged shuttle buses departing from 42nd and Lexington near Grand Central Station that will take you straight to camp.

We're working hard to subsidize this experience, but if the cost poses a hurdle for you, please reach out, and let's work something out together.

The Fireside Camp is exclusively open for Forum Founders. This is your chance to mingle and bond with others who understand the entrepreneurial journey like no one else.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to bask in the beauty of nature, forge lifelong bonds with fellow founders, and recharge. Reserve your spot at Forum Fireside Camp today!

 to claim your spot and we will send you payment details via email. If you have any questions please reach out to 

Forum Fireside Camp 🏕️

In 2022 and 2023, Black entrepreneurs received less than 2% of all VC dollars, while companies led by Black women received less than 1%.

This disparity not only hinders innovation, but also limits economic opportunities, wealth generation, and upward mobility.

At Forum VC, we recognize the lack of resources capital deployed to BIPOC founders. In an effort to bridge this gap and provide capital plus a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to thrive in spaces where they are typically underrepresented, we are holding a VIRTUAL Pitch competition dedicated to BIPOC founders.

5 finalists will be chosen to pitch in front of a panel of esteemed judges, where ONE lucky winner will walk away with a $100K investment and acceptance into our Accelerator program!

Get ready to show us what you've got and take your entrepreneurial dreams to new heights.

Up to 5 finalists will be chosen and have a chance to present live in front of a panel of judges for the chance to win.

The ultimate winner will walk away with a

 💰 from Forum Ventures (pending due diligence and in exchange for 7.5% equity) plus hands-on support to skyrocket their venture to new heights. 

Not only that, but even if your deck isn't chosen, you get the opportunity to hear from esteemed judges

invaluable feedback and advice on perfecting a pitch. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with investors and other Forum founders who share your passion for innovation.

Guest speaker: Monica Roman, Visible Hands

You'll have the chance to present your vision in front of a live audience, gaining unparalleled exposure and connections. Regardless of the outcome, you'll walk away with powerful insights, a stronger network, and a renewed passion for your startup journey.

Plus, network with other investors at the event 

 invests in early- and growth-stage software companies with the potential to deliver unique value to HubSpot’s customer base. We help those companies scale by actively supporting their success in our ecosystem and by providing guidance from our leaders. We back remarkable teams who are building differentiated products in large markets, and who share in our mission to help organizations grow better

$100K for BIPOC Founders: Pitch Competition

Do you dream of starting your own business? Have a notebook full of ideas? 

🤝 Join us a for an evening of inspiring conversations, programming, and craft beer. You'll walk away from the evening feeling energized and empowered to take the next steps in your business, and leave with a new community passionate about supporting women in entrepreneurship. 

To support our friends at TALEA, this event will be a cash bar!

🍻 We're bringing together a truly power-house panel, featuring:

On a mission to disrupt the male-dominated craft beer industry, TALEA founders LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson were both avid homebrewers with MBAs who met after leaving their corporate jobs in tech and media to join the beer industry. Together they created TALEA Beer Co., the only exclusively woman-owned and woman-founded production brewery and taproom in NYC. Founded in 2019, TALEA is a culmination of their love for craft beer and their passion to create an approachable, inclusive beer company. TALEA aims to create easy-drinking staples that you can comfortably share with your hard-seltzer and wine-drinking friends or open with the most discerning beer connoisseur. The bright and airy cafe by day and taproom by night boasts beer flights, beer cocktails, coffee, pastries, wine, guided tastings and tours, and light bites. TALEA’s flagship brewery and taproom is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Their second taproom opened in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn in June 2022. Two new taprooms will open in West Village and Bryant Park in Manhattan in Fall 2023. Visit 

Pints & Pitches - Women's Edition 🍻

Attention all sen-SaaS-ional Chicago founders! Are you ready to pitch your trailblazing B2B SaaS product to a panel of renowned industry leaders and venture capitalists? If so, we invite you to apply for our live pitch competition, taking place on 

. Don't miss this chance to turn your startup dream into a reality! 🌟 

Mark your calendars and start perfecting your pitch deck now! Submit your application and seize the opportunity to transform your startup's future.

Remember, the deadline is fast approaching. Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and join the ranks of the Forum's most successful founders! 🌐

 helps leading corporations and ambitious entrepreneurs develop mutually beneficial relationships that accelerate growth opportunities. A first-of-its-kind Venture Collaborative, we invest capital, incubate and collaborate to create new growth opportunities. For more than a decade, TechNexus has initiated hundreds of positive outcomes between mature corporations and early-stage companies to create new business models, revenue streams, and products. 

Chicago Pitch Competition: Pitch to Win $100K

Join us for an intimate founder dinner to discuss an important topic that is often overlooked in the startup world - mental health for founders. Space is limited and registration is subject to approval, so be sure to reserve your spot ASAP!

This event will be hosted in SoHo. Exact location will be revealed once your registration is approved. 

This dinner is a safe and confidential space where we can share our experiences, learn from each other, and explore best practices for supporting founder mental health and that of our teams.

We'll hear from founders about their personal experiences with mental health, and explore strategies for having open and honest conversations about this important topic with employees, investors, mentors, and fellow founders.

From the investor and former founder perspective, Forum Ventures will providing insights, sharing stories, and chatting through how they think about supporting founder mental health within their own portfolio. 

This is a great opportunity to connect with other founders who share your values and priorities, and to gain valuable insights that can help you lead with greater resilience, empathy, and clarity.

Jonah has spent the last twenty years at the intersection of marketing and technology as a serial entrepreneur in Canada. He has experienced several different lenses on the founder's journey from bootstrapping his own startup, to launching new corporate divisions, and raising 8 figures of venture capital.

At Forum, in supporting hundreds of founders’ growth, Jonah has carved out a niche in the market of teaching founders how to build and deliver pitch decks proven to raise capital.

With a diverse background in strategy, marketing, and business development, Olivia has spent the last decade building zero-to-one across both enterprise companies and startups. As the Head of Platform at Forum, she leads a fierce team focused on sourcing, operations, and post-investment portfolio support. In addition to Forum, Olivia is an active angel-investor, mentor, and ultra-marathoner.

Natalie leads partnerships at LTSE, where she leverages relationships with top VCs, accelerators, banks, and law firms for the betterment of early-stage founders. Outside of LTSE, she's also an active mentor at LOI Labs and a16z's TxO program. Prior to joining LTSE, Natalie led global partnerships and content marketing at 500 Global, one of the most active early-stage VC firms globally. 

For the past 8 years, she's been cultivating an audience of over 400K and hosting events on underrepresented founders, founder mental health, and social impact. 

Supporting Founder Mental Health

Attention all sen-SaaS-ional Toronto founders! Are you ready to pitch your trailblazing B2B SaaS product to a panel of renowned industry leaders and venture capitalists? If so, we invite you to apply for our live pitch competition, taking place on May 11th. Don't miss this chance to turn your startup dream into a reality! 🌟 Register now! 

If you don't want to pitch, come join us to watch the presentations, gain invaluable insight into creating a winning pitch, and network with investors and fellow founders! 

📍 One Eleven Toronto, 325 Front St. W 

Up to 10 finalists will be chosen and have a chance to present live in front of a panel of judges for the chance to win.

 💰 from Forum Ventures (pending due diligence) plus 8 weeks of hands-on support to skyrocket their venture to new heights. 

Deel is an all-in-one global HR solution that lets you hire anyone, anywhere. We handle contractor and employee payments for international teams, HRIS, visa mobility and so much more. Forum Founders can get 20% off 

The closest intersection is Front & Blue Jays Way, and there are plenty of Green P / paid parking lots in the area, including one beside and one directly across from the building. Note that we do not have parking passes or discounts available.

Live Pitch Competition: Pitch to Win $100K

We are so excited to welcome you to the Forum Community! 

Every year, we look at thousands of investments and pick 1% of the companies that we look at to join us on this journey. We are thrilled to be part of yours and can't wait to build the future together. 

Join us for a welcome dinner where you will get to meet some of the Forum team and a select group of Forum founders from prior cohorts. 

Forum Founder's Dinner - SF

Forum Founder's Dinner - LA

Join us for an interactive session on GTM strategy and founder-led sales with Forum MD Bocar Dia. This is an open session for SaaS founders to ask questions and receive feedback on their sales and go-to-market strategies from someone who has been in your shoes. 

To say the enterprise SaaS landscape is shifting rapidly would be an understatement. At Forum, we are here to help early-stage founders navigate this shifting landscape and launch successful GTM strategies that will help them acquire customers, gain traction and increase their market share. 

Bocar is a thought leader within the GTM landscape, being a Sales Coach at the Harvard Business School, 

. He was an early employee at Hootsuite, starting as a sales rep, pre-revenue, leading multiple GTM teams throughout its growth to $150M+ ARR, 1500+ employees and ~$300M in funding. Since then, his roles have been to consistently build out new revenue growth engines from the ground up.

As Managing Director at Forum Ventures, Bocar supports 30+ early-stage founders each year on a 1:1 basis to establish their target customers, gaining rapid traction, and establishing sales motion in the early days of a startup. 

Forum is writing 75 checks this year to early stage B2B SaaS founders. Does this sounds like you or someone you know?  

Forum Office Hours: Founder Led Sales and GTM Strategies

If you're struggling with when and how to set up your CRM system or you are worried about spending too much time trying to configure it, then this webinar is for you.

During this session, our expert panelists will provide insights and strategies on how to simplify your CRM infrastructure, so you can focus on your business and not the technology. We'll cover:

Register now to simplify your CRM setup today!

Simplifying Your CRM Setup: A Guide to Getting Started Quickly and Effectively

 are gathering some of the brightest minds to discuss best practices, break bread, and share some laughs. 

 Founders, investors, and operators who feel they don't fit into one box. Can include (but not limited to): Black, Brown, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Female + non-binary founders

Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance. Spaces are extremely limited 

Admitted guests will be notified by way of event approval (with calendar invite).

NOTE: Invites are non-transferable. NO +1s (space is very intimate and capacity is strictly enforced).

Please note there isn’t much parking around so I definitely recommend 

​​Correspondence will be sent leading up to the event

Brex Supper Club with Forum VC & Black@ 3/13

, women-founded startups raised 1.9% of all VC funding in 2022, a drop from 2021. 

 is committed to putting capital into the hands of women starting incredible B2B SaaS companies.

Join us on Wednesday March 1st, for a $100k breakfast for female-founded HealthTech and FemmeTech startups.

We have 12 spots and will look to write at least one $100k to a B2B SaaS company coming out of the breakfast.

Check in on 2nd floor under Olivia O'Sullivan, Forum Ventures

Female Founder Breakfast

Join us for dinner and meet up with other Forum founders in your cohort!

Forum Founder's Dinner - NYC

Over the last 8 years, the Forum Community has exploded! We've added hundreds of incredible people - founders, mentors, operators, investors - to our community.

This year, we're going to be more intentional about bringing everyone together. Join us for our quarterly Forum Community Happy Hour in New York. 

Forum Community - NYC Happy Hour

Valuations at pre-seed and seed are shifting in real time, which is leading to a wide range as seen in recent data. It remains a topic of discussion among founders and early stage investors as everyone tries to figure out what is fair in this market. 

Join us for an in-person panel on the state of Pre-seed and Seed Valuations and predictions for H1 2023. Panelists will provide perspectives on the current market landscape, predictions for what this means for both founders and investors, and advice on how to navigate this challenging market. Our speakers join us from various fund sizes with on-the-ground insight to help both founders and investors be more informed and prepared in their next funding rounds.  

5:00- 6:00 - Networking + drinks + snacks

*Please note, AWS Lofts require all attendees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination. 

Forum Ventures: Pre-seed/ Seed State of the Market Panel


Calling all Early Stage B2B SaaS founders! Do you want to build a winning deck to impress investors and raise your next round of funding? General Partner at Forum, Jonah Midanik is hosting a live pitch deck tear down where he will provide guidance and tips to 3 founders on their pitch deck effectiveness, including messaging, visuals, and narrative. 

If you have a pre-seed or seed pitch deck, apply below for the opportunity to have it deck reviewed, and register to hear insights and ask questions live. No deck? No problem! Tune in to hear tactical feedback that you can apply to your next pitch. 

Forum is writing 5 more cheques by the end of the year to early stage B2B SaaS founders. Does this sounds like you or someone you know?  

Forum Office Hours: Pitch Deck Tear Down / Build Up #2

Austin Startup Week and AFROTECH Conference are in full swing! To celebrate Austin's diverse and unique community of entrepreneurs, investors, movers and shakers - we're hosting After Hours.

Join Forum Ventures, in partnership with Brex, for our After Hours Cocktails!

Have a drink (or two) on us, network with other tech, with others in the tech space, and learn about the booming innovation in Austin! If you are playing an active role in the Austin startup ecosystem awesome, we can’t wait to meet you.

 Thursday, November 17th from 8:00 - 10:00 pm

 The Roosevelt Room Mezzanine: 307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

 is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, New York City and Toronto, we're on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders through pre-seed and seed-stage funding, high touch programming, corporate perks and introductions, and an active SaaS community. 

 is a modern corporate card platform — loved by global and distributed teams, from startup to enterprise. They are on a mission to serve the next generation of business, building a first-of-its-kind solution to integrate the financial services and software growing businesses will need along their way.

ATX Start-Up Week After Hours

Calling all Early Stage B2B SaaS founders! Do you want to build a winning deck to impress investors and raise your next round of funding? General Partner at Forum, Jonah Midanik is hosting open office hours to provide live guidance and tips to founders on their pitch deck, including messaging effectiveness, visuals, and narrative. 

Register to hear insights and ask questions live, or submit your pre-seed or seed deck for the opportunity to be chosen for the live pitch deck tear-down/build-up and receive personalized advice. 

** this event is no longer accepting submissions

Forum is writing 80 cheques this year to early stage B2B SaaS founders. Does this sounds like you or someone you know?  

Forum Office Hours: Pitch Deck Tear Down / Build Up

The RAISE Global Summit is an invite-only annual event that brings together top emerging GPs and a global group of LPs to network and learn from each other in a highly curated setting.

To conclude the conference, Forum Ventures will be hosting an invite-only breakfast for Emerging Managers and LPs. This intimate breakfast is an opportunity to continue networking and connect a small group of emerging fund managers and LPs. 

We hope you'll join us at the Salesforce Tower, thanks to our friends at CBRE.