Founders & Friends: Rooftop Social

Join us for a curated mixer bringing together local founders, operators and investors at one of New York's most iconic rooftops. Whether you're building your first product, scaling your team, or figuring out go-to-market, this is a room of people who get it. No panels. No pitches. Just great peer to peer conversation over drinks.

With friends from: YC, SpaceX, a16z speedrun, ScaleAI, Mistral, Stripe, Meta, Whop, Normal Computing, and more

Location: Premium Rooftop Bar, Lower East Side

Vibe: Summer Spritz and Conversation

Who this is for: Founders, operators and investors

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By attending this event, you will get access to our 2000+ member community, WhatsApp group chat, and exclusive member benefits.

No Phone Policy:

- The usage of cell phones is strongly discouraged. Exceptions: Getting someone's contact, looking up a project someone mentioned to you, or taking a photo.

No Solicitation Policy:

- Active selling, pitching, or solicitation is strongly discouraged.

About the Organizers:

- Founders & Operators is NYC’s curated community for 2000+ founders, builders and senior operators. We convene talent across AI, fintech and emerging technology through intimate gatherings, practical programming and original content.

- Stephan Rihs is the founder of Founders & Operators and RegLayer. He works with early-stage companies on strategy, go-to-market, partnerships and fundraising. His background includes Coinbase, BCG, and roles in Austria’s Treasury and Chancellor’s Office.