Upcoming events.
Anti Career Fair #NY Tech Week
What if startups pitched to you instead of the other way around? On June 2nd during NYC Tech Week, that's exactly what's happening. Here's the format: - 10-20 startups pitch on stage— 5 minutes each to tell you why you should work for them - You watch, then decide — see who's actually interesting before you talk to anyone - Real conversations follow — office hours, speed matching, actual hiring talks
LinkedIn GTM Hackathon- #NYTechWeek
LinkedIn GTM Hackathon think you can build a brand's LinkedIn presence in 2.5 hours? come prove it. you'll get matched with a real early-stage startup, given their brand brief, and challenged to build a 3-post content series live — from hook to value to CTA. then you'll pitch your strategy to a panel of founders and creators who judge you on execution, creativity, and how well you got the brand.
Gen Z Founder + Creator Mixer - #NYTechWeek
we've hosted 10+ of these mixers now. 2,000+ attendees. featured in Business Insider TWICE. NBC News literally filmed us. and ChatGPT, Copilot, AND Claude all said we're the #1 Gen Z community?? like WHAT 😭 we've had top founders and funders pull up — VCs, Series A-B operators, creators with massive followings, and builders from companies like Meta, Morgan Stanley, and top startups. people building in AI, fintech, crypto, healthtech, e-commerce, you name it. and they keep coming back!! so yeah. you should probably come to this one 😆
HOSTING AT MICROSOFT OFFICE
JUNE MIXER + PANEL Pending speakers.....
Deeptech Buildathon - #NYTechWeek
NYC Tech Week just got its most interesting night. We're bringing together the boldest deep tech founders in the city for a live showcase where they demo what they're building, get real feedback from the room, and compete for prizes. No pitch theater. No fluff. Just founders showing their work and a crowd that actually gets it. 5–10 selected founders will present. Judges + crowd vote. Winners take home tool credits, resources, and a fast-track introduction to Soma Capital for investment consideration. Apply to present or come to watch — either way, you'll leave with new people in your corner.
Gen Z NYC Founder & Creator Mixer
we've hosted 10+ of these mixers now. 2,000+ attendees. featured in Business Insider TWICE. NBC News literally filmed us.
and ChatGPT, Copilot, AND Claude all said we're the #1 Gen Z community?? like WHAT 😭
we've had top founders and funders pull up — VCs, Series A-B operators, creators with massive followings, and builders from companies like Meta, Morgan Stanley, and top startups. people building in AI, fintech, crypto, healthtech, e-commerce, you name it. and they keep coming back!!
so yeah. you should probably come to this one 😆
Bollywood Jam Sesh @ Central Park
park jam with friends @ The Brown Room, GenZtea and NYU your guitar has been in the corner long enough. we’re setting up a chill jam circle in central park. guitars, random song requests, off-key singing, all of it welcome. we’ll handle chai. you handle vibes ;) come early, bring a blanket (if you can), and let this be your excuse to actually go outside and meet new fun people.
TKS x GenZtea: AI HACKATHON — ANYBODY CAN BUILD
Are you ready to build the future — even if you’ve never built before? This is not just a hackathon. It’s a full-on creator’s playground where anyone — yes, anyone — can come in with zero experience and walk out with a real solution to a real problem. We’re bringing together the most curious, driven high school students (that’s you) and their friends for an adrenaline-packed day of building using the world’s most powerful AI tools: ⚡️ Bolt ⚡️ Lovable ⚡️ Cursor ⚡️ Windsurf ⚡️ And anything else your imagination can grab hold of. 5 hours to dream, build, and launch something wild. 1 hour to pitch live demos to our panel of secret judges. Bring a problem you care about.
Female Cofounder Matching Mixer - #NYTechWeek
Join Us for Our 1st Cofounder Matching Mixer! Looking for a cofounder or new partnerships to grow your startup? Whether you are technical, non-technical, or have complementary skills, this event is for you. Join us at Kiehl's for our 1st Cofounder Matching Mixer—an evening designed to help women entrepreneurs connect and find the perfect cofounder or business partner.
Female Founders' Cafe - #NYTechWeek
You are cordially invited to an exclusive Female Founders Tea Party in NYC hosted by Foundess and GenZtea founder, Natalie Neptune. We are excited to bring an intimate and exceptional group of female founders together for an elegant afternoon of connection and conversation!
Gen Z Founder & Creator Mixer- #NYTechWeek
Join Us for Tech Week! Take a moment to celebrate your entrepreneurial journey with us in the East Village! Connect with fellow ONE-OF-A-KIND Gen Z founders for an intimate evening of networking, inspiration, and community during NYC Tech Week 2025 at Kiehl's (brand under L'Oréal.)
AI for Energy & Deep Tech Applications #NYTechWeek
AI is projected to drive a 20% reduction in global energy emissions by 2030, yet less than 5% of deep tech startups are fully leveraging its potential today. In this panel, we explore how AI is transforming the built environment, infrastructure systems, and the deep tech application layer—from optimizing grid efficiency to accelerating materials discovery and decarbonizing industrial processes. Join leading founders, researchers, and investors at the intersection of AI, energy, and next-gen infrastructure as we unpack what’s next—and what’s needed to scale impact fast.
AAPI Gen Z Founder + Creator Pop-Up
Join us for an exclusive afternoon showcasing the best AAPI Gen Z founders and creators! This curated marketplace event brings together innovative Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs all under one roof at the iconic Kiehl's Flagship Store.
Experience products, meet the visionaries behind emerging brands, and connect with a community of forward-thinking entrepreneurs and creators. Perfect for networking, discovering new brands, and capturing content in beautiful natural lighting.
AAPI Gen Z Founder + Creator Pop-up
Hosted at Kiehl's Flagship Store
Friday, May 16th, 2025 | 3:00-4:30pm
Event Overview
Join us for an exclusive afternoon showcasing the best AAPI Gen Z founders and creators! This curated marketplace event brings together innovative Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs all under one roof at the iconic Kiehl's Flagship Store.
Experience products, meet the visionaries behind emerging brands, and connect with a community of forward-thinking entrepreneurs and creators. Perfect for networking, discovering new brands, and capturing content in beautiful natural lighting.
Gen Z Founder & Creator Mixer
As we embrace spring in 2025, take a moment to celebrate your entrepreneurial journey with us in East Village! Join fellow ONE-OF-A-KIND Gen Z founders for an intimate evening of connection, inspiration, and well-deserved self-care at our April mixer.
Tavern Community & GenZtea Present: Intergenerational Coworking
Intergenerational Coworking
Often it feels like the generational gap is one of the things that divides us most. Join us for an inspiring and collaborative event for professionals from different stages of life to come together for a day of intentional connection with Tavern Community and GenZtea's Natalie Neptune at Tempo by Hilton Times Square!
Navigating AI in Women's Healthcare: Insights from VC & Founders
La Creme de la STEM™ is partnering with Columbia Healthcare Ventures and GenZ Tea for a panel featuring VCs and founders in the Women Healthcare industry. We will break down trends and challenges. Join us for an insightful evening!
This event is sponsored by N2 Water.
GenZtea x Boss Me In: Gen Z Founder Match at Chief
Join a handpicked cohort of visionary Gen Z female founders for an intimate evening with members of Chief - the most exclusive private network for women executives at the VP and C-suite level, whose members lead organizations valued at over $800 billion collectively.
Personal Branding 101 for Founders
The Front Yard at Pace University is partnering with Born Global Community and GenZtea to bring you an intimate fireside chat focused on one of 2025's most critical founder skills: personal branding. Join us as we decode authentic storytelling with groundbreaking voices in entrepreneurship.