Your Curated NYC Events | January 30th- February 2nd 2026
Our curated research of Eventbrite, Meetup, GarysGuide, Luma, CEO Life, Parlor Social Life, and other NYC business calendars
Here are the entrepreneurship and executive-focused networking, workshop, and conference events in the Greater New York City Area from January 30 through February 2, 2026, based on our curated research of Eventbrite, Meetup, GarysGuide, Luma, CEO Life, Parlor Social Life, and other NYC business calendars:
1. Startup Grind: NYC Tech Happy Hour
Date & Time: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5:00 PM onwards (Come and go as you please)
Venue: Time Out Market at Union Square, Union Square, New York, NY
Format: In-person
Description: Monthly casual happy hour for the NYC tech and startup community. No pitches, no presentations, no agenda—just real conversations and networking. Attendees include startup founders & employees, technologists, developers, product managers, designers, investors, VCs, advisors, and mentors. Look for Startup Grind table signs toward the back near the outdoor patio. The venue features a selection of the city’s best food and drink options.
Registration Link: https://www.meetup.com/startup-grind-nyc/events/312491990/
Cost: Free to attend
2. Pitch Your Startup, Raise Capital and Lock In 2026 Business Goals
Date & Time: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Venue: Mr. Purple Rooftop, 180 Orchard Street (Hotel Indigo), New York, NY 10002
Format: In-person
Description: NYC’s newest rooftop founder series focused on locking in 2026 business goals with a forward-thinking crowd. Features rooftop coworking, founder networking, entrepreneur fireside chat, coffee, morning bites (provided by Bemoved), panoramic skyline views, and high-vibe conversations & collaboration. Bring your laptop if you’d like to cowork. RSVP required.
Registration Link: https://www.meetup.com/the-polymath-breakfast-club-for-entrepreneurs-smbs/events/312891712/
Cost: Free to attend (RSVP required)
3. Entrepreneur Networking Event@MANHATTAN (Saturday, January 31)
Date & Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Venue: VERSA, 218 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001
Format: In-person
Description: Dynamic community event for founders, innovators, and change-makers. Features a warm, welcoming host who will introduce you to the right people without awkward small talk. Emphasis on purposeful conversations, collaborative energy, and tangible business potential. Target audience includes startup founders & entrepreneurs, freelancers & solo business owners, investors, mentors & advisors, creatives, marketers, developers & tech talent. Spots are limited.
Registration Link: https://allevents.in/new-york/entrepreneur-networking-event-manhattan/100001976230616974
Ticket Pricing: Early Bird: $21 USD | General Admission: $32 USD
From January 30 through February 3, 2026, the Greater NYC Area had few major entrepreneurship- and executive-focused networking events with confirmed details and active registration links. The three events listed above represent the primary entrepreneurship- and startup-focused networking opportunities during this timeframe.