[DareToShift × PARADIGM] NYC Launch Party & Post-Tech Week Chill + Live Jazz & Games
- Date
- 2024-06-10
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Host
- DareToShift ⚡️ for founders & funders
About this event
If Tech Week left you energized but overbooked, this is where you actually get to breathe, meet people properly, and enjoy the city for a minute. [DareToShift × PARADIGM] NYC Launch Party & Post-Tech Week Chill + Live Jazz & Games is built for real connection: a social evening in New York that blends community, conversation, music, and a lighter pace after a packed run of events. This is not another rigid panel night or a room full of rushed intros. It’s a launch-party atmosphere with enough structure to make it easy to meet people, and enough space to let good conversations unfold naturally. About the Event This event brings together the energy of a launch party with the ease of a post–Tech Week hangout. Expect a community-forward evening designed for people who want to connect across tech, creative, and founder circles without the pressure of a formal conference setting. DareToShift and PARADIGM are creating a room where networking feels more human. Instead of forcing every interaction into a pitch or transactional exchange, the format makes room for curiosity, shared interests, and the kinds of conversations that usually happen after the "official" part of the week is over. Because it’s a launch gathering, there’s also a sense of momentum to the night. You’re not just showing up to pass time; you’re stepping into the early energy of something new, meeting the people around it, and getting a feel for the community being built. The overall format is simple: come in, settle in, meet people, enjoy live jazz, jump into games if you want, and spend your Monday evening with a crowd that’s open, social, and plugged into what’s happening in New York. What to Expect The evening starts at 6:00 PM EDT on Monday, June 10 and is designed to feel welcoming from the moment you arrive. Rather than asking attendees to sit through a long program, the night centers on mingling, casual conversation, and activity-led interaction. You can expect a mix of the following throughout the event: A launch-party social vibe with space to circulate and meet new people Post-Tech Week decompression for attendees who want something more relaxed than another formal event Live jazz that adds atmosphere without overtaking the room Games and light interactive moments that make it easier to break the ice Networking across communities including people in tech, startups, community-building, and adjacent creative scenes The combination matters. Live music changes the energy of a room in a way a standard mixer doesn’t, while games give people a natural way to engage beyond the usual name-tag small talk. If you’re someone who enjoys meeting interesting people but doesn’t love highly scripted networking, this format is likely to feel much more natural. You should also expect a crowd that is there to be present. This is an in-person event in New York, and the point is to make the most of being in the same room: spotting familiar faces from Tech Week, meeting collaborators you haven’t crossed paths with yet, and finding conversations that continue after the event ends. Why Attend New York is full of events. What makes this one stand out is the balance: it’s connected to the tech and startup world, but it doesn’t trap you inside the usual event formula. You get the access and density of a strong networked crowd, but in a setting that feels social, grounded, and easier to enjoy. If you’ve spent the week rushing between talks, demos, meetups, and dinners, this gives you a more useful kind of follow-through. Instead of collecting more surface-level contacts, you’ll have a better chance of building memorable interactions with people you actually want to keep in touch with. There’s also value in the mix of attendees and the tone of the evening. Events with music, games, and a launch backdrop tend to attract people who are open, curious, and willing to engage beyond their immediate circle. That makes this a smart room for: starting conversations that don’t feel forced meeting builders and operators in a lower-pressure setting strengthening relationships with people you may have only briefly met during Tech Week discovering new community spaces and social circles in NYC ending the day with something that feels both productive and genuinely enjoyable For founders, operators, creatives, community builders, and socially curious professionals, the payoff is simple: better conversations, better context, and a better chance of leaving with momentum rather than fatigue. Practical Details This is an in-person event in New York, USA, taking place on Monday, June 10 at 6:00 PM EDT. It’s best approached as an evening social gathering, so plan to arrive ready to mingle rather than expecting a formal seated program. The event is especially well suited to people already in town for Tech Week, but you do not need to have attended other Tech Week events to enjoy it. If you care about tech, community, networking, or simply being in a room with thoughtful, social people, you’ll fit right in. A few practical expectations to keep in mind: Come prepared for a standing, social format rather than a lecture-style experience Expect a conversation-friendly environment with music and activity in the background Dress for a smart, relaxed NYC evening where you may be meeting new professional and social connections Leave a little room in your schedule so you don’t have to rush out right away If you want one event that captures the social upside of Tech Week without the usual intensity, this is a strong bet. Show up ready to talk, listen, and enjoy the kind of night that reminds you why in-person community still matters.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want a social, well-connected New York room that feels lively and easy to enter, not stiff or overly programmed. - You’ve been attending **Tech Week events** and want a more relaxed place to continue conversations with people you met in passing. - You work in or around **tech, startups, product, venture, media, or community**, and you value meeting people in a setting that feels natural. - You’re a **founder, operator, builder, or creative** who prefers genuine interaction over transactional networking. - You like events with **a real atmosphere** and want more than drinks and awkward small talk; live jazz and games make that easier. - You’re new to a scene, new to the city, or simply want to **expand your circle in NYC** through a crowd that’s open and socially engaged. - You want your Monday night to be both **useful and enjoyable**: strong conversations, new connections, and a pace that lets you actually be present.