Build Faster. Together.
The New York City Founders Club
We are a curated community dedicated to developing new friendships, fostering ambition, and building in NYC,
Founded by YC alumni Aakash Shah, Michael Wang & Adam Alpert
We believe that NYC is a great place to build. We've curated a vetted community of fellow founders who agree.
Million Raised
Million Raised
Million Raised
Monthly Events
Monthly Events
Monthly Events
Avg age of founders
Avg age of founders
Avg age of founders
About being a member
Meet other founders
Social Calandar
Founder-only dinners & rooftop salons
Monthly off-beat activities — pickleball to ski retreats
AI Demo + Unconference days to ship, show, and get feedback
Meet other founders
Social Calandar
Founder-only dinners & rooftop salons
Monthly off-beat activities — pickleball to ski retreats
AI Demo + Unconference days to ship, show, and get feedback
Meet other founders
Social Calandar
Founder-only dinners & rooftop salons
Monthly off-beat activities — pickleball to ski retreats
AI Demo + Unconference days to ship, show, and get feedback
Exclusive
Talent Network
Shared pool of vetted NYC engineers, designers & operators
Warm references from fellow founders, not anonymous résumés
Fractional & full-time openings posted to 1,000+ candidates
Exclusive
Talent Network
Shared pool of vetted NYC engineers, designers & operators
Warm references from fellow founders, not anonymous résumés
Fractional & full-time openings posted to 1,000+ candidates
Exclusive
Talent Network
Shared pool of vetted NYC engineers, designers & operators
Warm references from fellow founders, not anonymous résumés
Fractional & full-time openings posted to 1,000+ candidates
Coming Soon.
Members Clubhouse
Loft for co-working & board-room-level meetings
Evening takeover for product launches and club events
A space to call our own.
Coming Soon.
Members Clubhouse
Loft for co-working & board-room-level meetings
Evening takeover for product launches and club events
A space to call our own.
Coming Soon.
Members Clubhouse
Loft for co-working & board-room-level meetings
Evening takeover for product launches and club events
A space to call our own.
The NYCFC is like SF, but in NYC.
Khaled Kteily, Founder of Legacy ($47mm Raised)
The NYCFC is like SF, but in NYC.
Khaled Kteily, Founder of Legacy ($47mm Raised)
The NYCFC is like SF, but in NYC.
Khaled Kteily, Founder of Legacy ($47mm Raised)
Curated collisions. We filter for venture-backed founders only, so every intro is instantly relevant
Signal over spam. A single calendar of high-quality gatherings—no RSVP fatigue
Execution wins. We celebrate shipped product, signed contracts, and real revenue.
FAQ
Everything you need to know
What do membership dues pay for?
Annual dues ($2,400) underwrite our club budget for events and operations.
How selective is the application?
We admit ~15 % of applicants. We look for venture backing (or equivalent traction), full-time commitment to a tech startup, and a pay-it-forward mindset.
Do I have to live in NYC?
90% of events are in-person across the five boroughs. If you spend at least two weeks a month here, you’ll get full value.
How often will I meet the group?
Expect one flagship dinner + two smaller gatherings each month. Everything is opt-in; no attendance quotas, just opportunities.
Can my co-founder join on the same membership?
Each membership is individual to preserve intimacy. Co-founders are welcome to apply.
FAQ
Everything you need to know
What do membership dues pay for?
Annual dues ($2,400) underwrite our club budget for events and operations.
How selective is the application?
We admit ~15 % of applicants. We look for venture backing (or equivalent traction), full-time commitment to a tech startup, and a pay-it-forward mindset.
Do I have to live in NYC?
90% of events are in-person across the five boroughs. If you spend at least two weeks a month here, you’ll get full value.
How often will I meet the group?
Expect one flagship dinner + two smaller gatherings each month. Everything is opt-in; no attendance quotas, just opportunities.
Can my co-founder join on the same membership?
Each membership is individual to preserve intimacy. Co-founders are welcome to apply.
FAQ
Everything you need to know
What do membership dues pay for?
Annual dues ($2,400) underwrite our club budget for events and operations.
How selective is the application?
We admit ~15 % of applicants. We look for venture backing (or equivalent traction), full-time commitment to a tech startup, and a pay-it-forward mindset.
Do I have to live in NYC?
90% of events are in-person across the five boroughs. If you spend at least two weeks a month here, you’ll get full value.
How often will I meet the group?
Expect one flagship dinner + two smaller gatherings each month. Everything is opt-in; no attendance quotas, just opportunities.
Can my co-founder join on the same membership?
Each membership is individual to preserve intimacy. Co-founders are welcome to apply.
Building in NY?
We'd love to learn more about you.
Building in NY?
We'd love to learn more about you.
Building in NY?
We'd love to learn more about you.