Ladies and Gentlemen,
It brings me great pleasure to announce our next event:
https://lu.ma/o3raemz4
January 21st, 2025
New York City startup leaders — we are bringing together some of the most insightful people we know to entertain and educate you with their stories about building successful businesses.
This event has an unusual format, because it is a collaboration between me and Tavern.
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Tavern Community Coworking is hosting an all-day event. My event is only a small part of that. You can come for the whole day, or simply come for the talks in the afternoon.
11:30 AM Welcome and mingle
12:30 PM Communal lunch
1:30 PM Panel discussion
3:00 PM Coworking and networking
4:30 PM Happy hour
Between 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM we will have six speakers, each speaking for only six minutes. These "lightning round" talks are mere icebreakers, designed to start conversations.
While on stage: Strict focus, strict time limits. Instead of a Q&A segment, the speakers will mix with everyone as soon as the talks are over. We encourage you to approach the speakers and engage them directly. The format is designed to be fluid, informal, and social.
Maximum capacity, during the day, is only about 50 people. (I happen to know that Tavern sent out their announcement earlier today and we've already sold 14 tickets, for an event that is still more than a month a way. So it is clear we will sell out quickly and hit max capacity.)
I should note that these events will happen monthly during 2025. If you miss the chance to get tickets for the January occasion, let us know and we'll notify you early about the February event.
You may recall that, since 2017, I have been hosting an informal, once-a-month gathering for NYC tech startups. This new event is an outgrowth of that previous effort — but now, with the support of Tavern, we are able to offer an experience that has greater structure and purpose.
Tavern was founded by Ben Schwartz. Ben's original idea was to organize one-day, all-day "co-working space" events. This appeals to many people, including those who might feel isolated working at home. These events have been wildly popular.
I have carefully selected speakers who have fantastic insights to share about how to grow a successful startup. Whether the problem is team conflict, mentoring junior staff, mentoring senior staff, having to fire someone, trying to find "product market fit," or working on a shoestring budget and having to offer incentives other than money … we have brought together a council of wisdom that will stun you with the depth and originality of their insights.
I will see you on January 21st!
Lawrence Krubner
434.825.7694
