Founders dinners.
A chef's table every Tuesday. 6 members, one long conversation, always in Manhattan.
A private club for the founders who actually live here — not the ones visiting from SF.

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, for an unforgettable founder river float retreat on the Delaware River. Hosted by the NYC Founders Club, this full-day outing brings together NYC founders and friends working in tech and venture capital for a relaxed day on the water — a scenic ~3-hour float with no interruptions, just pure team time and good company. No experience needed, tubes provided. Highlights include: Three Hours on the Water: A scenic ~3-hour float down the Delaware River, designed with no interruptions. Everything Provided: Rental and pfds included Easy Logistics: 90 min private charter to/from NYC Drinks & Dinner Included This curated outing is designed to bring early- to growth-stage founders and their friends together for meaningful connections that extend far beyond the river. Whether you're floating side-by-side down the river or grabbing drinks in Easton afterward, the NYC Founders Club River Float is your chance to build real relationships in a genuinely unique setting. Ticket includes: Round-trip private transportation to/from Manhattan ~3-hour float down Delaware River Tube rental + safety gear (life jackets & tethers) Changing facilities, restrooms & full staff support Post-float meal/drinks in town Après-float with the best founders of NYC We know you're founders. We know you're making sacrifices. We're founders, too. We promise this will be awesome You will not get charged unless our team confirms your spot. Final timing details to be confirmed closer to the date. No refunds offered after August 1st.
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IRL-first. No Slack. No webinars. No “quick intro” LinkedIn DMs. Real tables with real founders, every week of the year.
A chef's table every Tuesday. 6 members, one long conversation, always in Manhattan.
Customers, hires, co-investors. We ship introductions through members who actually know you.
NYSki, summer boat, holiday dinner, demo week. The calendar you look forward to.
No Slack. No directory leaks. What happens at the table stays at the table.
A partial list. Full roster disclosed to members only — privacy is the price of admission.
“You can be exactly who you are and like exactly what you like and still find community around you, no matter what that looks like. That's a rare, very New York trait.”











We keep the community intentionally small so every member gets real value. Not every founder is a fit — and that's by design.
Building a company full-time in NYC. Seed through Series B — we care about ambition, not stage.
Former operators who took the leap. You bring a unique lens on scaling teams and products.
Engineers and product leaders shipping real products. You think in systems and prototypes.
You live and build in New York. This community is rooted in the city — in-person is the default.
It's a two-sided yes. We want to meet you; you should decide the room is right.
Fill out a short application — it takes about 5 minutes.
A casual 15-minute conversation with a founding member to get to know you.
Attend a dinner as a guest. See if the vibe is right — for both sides.
Get your invite, join the community, and start showing up.
Three YC alumni who couldn't find the founder community they wanted — so they built the one they wished existed.
YC · FounderCo-founder
YC alum and repeat founder. Built NYCFC to create the founder community he wished existed in NYC.
YC · FounderCo-founder
YC alum and engineer-turned-founder. Passionate about building spaces where technical builders connect.
YC · FounderCo-founder
YC alum and operator-founder. Believes the best companies are built by founders who support each other.
Five minutes to apply. If we're a fit, you'll be at a dinner within weeks.
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