HELLOOOO NYC!! So I went to the office yesterday only to learn everyone's busy celebrating the US President. Should've taken the empty streets as a hint. With that, I hope you actually got time to relax during the long weekend. Let's take a look at what's poppin' in NYC this week!— David Drobik

WHAT'S POPPIN IN NYC

monday (2/20) - Presidents Day

Here's a motivational quote from Teddy Roosevelt “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”

tuesday (2/21)

• Mardi Gras Celebration web3 winter is here huddle (RSVP) - It's been real cold out there in the crypto markets. Luckily there are happy hours like this one to warm us up.

• Naomi Oreskes on The Big Myth with Joseph Stiglitz & Claudia Dreifus (RSVP) - Here's your chance to meet a Nobel Prize winner IRL.

• Fundraising Breakfast (RSVP) - Meet some VCs over a bagel.

• Data Driven NYC (RSVP) - This one's for those riding out the AI wave. The speakers lineup seems legit!

wednesday (2/22)

• OPEN COWORKING DAY (RSVP) - Join us for an open co-working day at launch house. Occupancy is limited.

• Founders & Builders Fireside Chat feat. Charlie O'Donnell (RSVP) - We're cohosting this one! Come meet one of Business Insider's 100 most influential people in NYC tech.

thursday (2/23)

• BBGV Breakfast: Financial Modeling in a Downturn (RSVP) - It's 2023 and investors want to see financial models. Learn how to make some at this breakfast event.

• Strategies For VC Financing In Current Economic Climate (RSVP) - This one's online but thought it may be handy to get more face time with VCs for those in fundraising mode!

• Black Founders Event (RSVP) - Celebrating founders of the Black diaspora making an impact in New York City!

friday (2/24)

• Black Leaders' Forum (RSVP) - This one's on all things fintech, education and policy. You'll also get to check out the Mastercard office.

• L'extase Influencer Party (RSVP) - Looking to hire influencers? You'll meet a bunch here but don't forget to "dress to impress"!

• Mardi Gras Dance Party (RSVP) - Use secret phrase "Andy Troy's party" to get free admission.

• Board Games Night in Williamsburg (RSVP) - This is my vibe. Chill night with frens with music volume that doesn't damage your ear drums.

the weekend (2/25-26)

• Cannabis Business Conference (RSVP) - Good thing they planned this conference for the weekend.

• NY Tech Mixer (RSVP) - Here's a good old tech mixer in case you're feeling lonely this weekend.

• Black Excellence in a Technology Economy (RSVP) - There'll be a live demo of ChatGPT. Just saying.

• Black History Month Pop Up (RSVP) - Looking for ways to support. Here's your chance.

*•.¸♡ but wait... there's moar ♡¸.•*

LAUNCH HOUSE COWORKING

• Monday: 6a - 10p (members only)

• Tuesday: 6a - 10p (members only)

• Wednesday: 10a - 7p (open to everyone) 

• Thursday: 6a - 10p (members only)

• Friday: 6a - 10p (members only)

• Sat - Sun: 6a - 10p (members only)

WEATHER

We're basically all over the place with weather this week. You'll need both sun screen and an umbrella. Or just work from home and order uber eats to be on the safe side.

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