AI Founders Summit

Play the Long Game. Meet the People Building What’s Next.
An invite-only gathering for founders, builders, operators, and investors shaping what’s next in AI.

Forget stiff panels, rows of chairs, and the usual “so, what do you do?” circuit.

We’re taking founder networking somewhere a little more social - onto the green.

Come spend an afternoon at Manhattan NYC with a curated mix of AI founders and the people backing them. Grab a club, join a group that isn’t your usual circle, play a few holes, and see where the conversation takes you.

Because some of the best startup conversations don’t happen across a conference table.

What awaits you

A Crowd That Makes Sense
AI founders, operators, VCs & investors - curated for high-signal conversations.

Better Conversations
No awkward networking scripts. Mixed foursomes make meeting new people feel natural.

Golf, Drinks & Good Energy
A few holes, friendly competition, great food, drinks, and plenty of time to hang.

No Panels. No Pitch Decks.
Just founders, ideas, and conversations worth continuing

Who should attend

AI Founders & Builders
Building AI-native companies or products - pre-launch through funded stages.

Operators
People working hands-on across product, engineering, growth, GTM, and more.

VCs, Angels & Investors
Actively backing and looking to meet the next generation of AI companies.

A curated room. Invite only.

The Details

Friday, September 18, 2026
3:00 PM onwards

Manhattan NYC

Invite only · Request to Join
Tell us a little about what you’re building when you request to join. We’ll review applications and confirm your spot based on fit.

Meet the Sponsors

FirstCapital.vc
Early-stage venture capital backing ambitious founders and companies building what’s next.

Foundr
An AI + humans one stop platform for you to launch and scale your business.

EarlyBird investing
Turns everyday spending into ownership - automatically investing round-ups into vetted early-stage startups, real estate, and fine art.