Cocktails & Conversations: Startup Growth, Playbooks & Personal Brands

​Building a great product isn't enough anymore. The founders who win are the ones who know how to tell their story, build trust, and create brands that people remember.

​Join us for an evening of cocktails, candid conversations, and founder-to-founder feedback as we bring together startup founders, builders, marketers, creators, and investors for a fun, interactive networking experience.

​Whether you're validating an idea, refining your GTM strategy, or building your personal brand, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and new connections.

What to Expect

​ 60-Second Founder Stories

​Every founder gets one minute to introduce themselves, their startup, and the problem they're solving. It's the fastest way to meet everyone in the room and discover potential collaborators, customers, and investors.

Brand Marketing 101 for Founders

​Marketing doesn’t start with ads, and it shouldn’t wait until launch. In this 30-minute session, get the exact roadmap to build and market your product in the right order. Learn when to nail your positioning, when to trigger paid ads, and how to get your first customers without burning cash or wasting time.

​Brand Roast

​Volunteer your startup, product, landing page, positioning, or GTM strategy for a live, constructive roast by the room. Expect honest feedback, new ideas, and practical takeaways—not just criticism.

​Networking

​The rest of the evening is dedicated to relaxed conversations over cocktails with founders, operators, investors, marketers, designers, and creators. No awkward icebreakers—just meaningful conversations with interesting people.

​Who Should Attend?

​Startup founders

Growth, Marketing & Brand leaders

​Product Managers & Product Leaders

​Designers & Creative Strategists

​AI founders and builders

​Creator-founders & solopreneurs

​Startup operators

​Angel investors & VCs

​Aspiring entrepreneurs

​Why Attend?

• ​Meet ambitious founders and startup operators in an informal setting.

• ​Get honest feedback on your startup, positioning, or GTM strategy.

• ​Learn how others are approaching growth, branding, and distribution.

• ​Expand your network over great conversations and cocktails.

• ​Leave with practical ideas you can implement the very next day.