New York tech ecosystem is electric

Are you ready for #TechWeek?

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Michael Morgenstern
October 03, 2023

Michael here. Don’t come to NYC to chase your dreams if you can’t walk fast!

The NYC startup ecosystem energy is electric right now. Midtown growth investors have returned to their opulent offices, eager for new structured deals. SoHo streets buzz with VCs and founders taking their meetings on the go. South Williamsburg is seeing the rise of new hacker houses. Enterprise budgets are expanding for fresh vendors. All this momentum is building towards New York Tech Week, from October 16th-23rd!

We are pedal to the metal committing to NYC, with new startup ambassador hires, 6 New York Tech Week events, and the most impressive Times Square billboard campaign yet. Don’t get lost navigating the NYC startup and VC ecosystem!

Experience Brex in action and dive into our global founder and VC network. We're here, ready to support your journey. Apply to meet up IRL.🙂 !

  • Brex Founder Mixer: NYC 10/4

    Designed for pre-seed to Series A stage founders.

    Apply here. Brex Host: Shai

  • Jewish Founder Society x Brex: Miami 10/10
    Join Brex and YJP Miami for a VC panel, happy hour, and dinner! Designed for pre-seed + founders who are participants and allies of the Jewish community. Apply here. Brex Host: Michael

  • Brex Supper Club @ LAVCA: New York 10/11

    Designed for LatAm-based/focused founders (Seed+ to Series A) and funds ($20M+ AUM). Join us for great conversation, rooftop vibes and delicious heavy hors d’ouvres. Apply here. Brex Host: Jeanine

  • Brexfast @ Boston Fintech Week: 10/12

    Designed for pre-seed to Seed+ founders who have recently raised a round, or plan on raising in the next 1-3 months

    Apply here Brex Host: Michael

  • Scaling B2B Sales for Fintechs: ​​#TechWeek 10/17

    Hear from ​Erica Dorfman, Head of Global Financial Products at Brex with learnings on what worked, what did not and how they've scaled their B2B sales playbooks. Apply here

  • Brex Co-Working Space 10/18 ​​#TechWeek 10am-4:30pm

    ​Designed as a vibrant day of networking and co-working in NYC during #TechWeek at a beautiful bright space in Union Square Apply Here

  • Founder Happy Hour NYC #TechWeek 10/18 5:00pm-7:00pm

    Designed as a happy hour for Brex founders co-hosted alongside Accountalent and Puzzle Apply Here

  • Brex Supper Club w/ Vouch #TechWeek 10/18 6:30-9:00pm

    Designed for Seed or Series A founders who recently closed their rounds Apply Here Host: Shai

  • Brex Co-Working Space #TechWeek 10/19 ​​9am - 5:00pm

    ​Designed as a vibrant day of networking and co-working during NYC #TechWeek at a beautiful bright space in Union Square Apply Here

  • Brex GP/LP Navigator #TechWeek 10/19 ​​12:00pm - 2:30pm

    Unlock the future of investing at the GP/LP Navigator, an exclusive luncheon designed solely for Limited Partners and GPs in the Brex ecosystem who dare to redefine the venture landscape.

    Apply Here Brex Host: Michael

  • Brex Shabbat Club #TechWeek 10/20 ​​6:00pm - 9:30pm

    Relax and rewind after a busy #TechWeek with an authentic Shabbat dinner, vibes and ancient wisdom Apply Here Brex Host: Michael

  • Brex Flex Club @ M2020: Las Vegas Soul Cycle 10/23 7:30am

    Designed for founders and investors to sweat it out for a fintech community workout at 7:30am for Soul Cycle and smoothies before a big day of winning business

    Apply here Brex Host: Michael

Emerging Manager Spotlight 🤩 

Han Shen, iFly.VC

Han Shen is the Co-Founder and General Partner of iFly.vc

iFly.vc is an early-stage VC firm based in the Austin Area. They invest in the seed to Series A stages across the value chain of traditional industries with the initial focus on commerce. The firm aims top not follow the herd, looking for gritty entrepreneurs who are solving tremendous problems and creating real value in any sector that may appear unglamorous.

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