ERA Founders Happy Hour @ Order.co
- Date
- 2025-10-22
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Host
- Entrepreneurs Roundtable
About this event
If you build companies and value being in a room with other people doing the same hard, ambitious work, this happy hour is designed for you. ERA Founders Happy Hour @ Order.co brings founders together in New York for an in-person evening of real conversation, new connections, and a welcome break from the usual back-to-back pace of company building. This is the kind of event where you can talk shop without needing to explain the basics, meet people who understand the pressures of building, and leave with a few sharper ideas and a few stronger relationships. The format is social and relaxed, but the people in the room are there with purpose. What Is This? This event is an in-person founder gathering hosted at Order.co in New York on Wednesday, October 22 at 5:00 PM EDT. At its core, it is a community-driven happy hour built around one simple idea: getting founders in the same room creates momentum. Rather than a formal conference or presentation-heavy meetup, this is a more conversational format. Expect a social setting where the structure is light enough to make networking feel natural, while still giving attendees a clear reason to show up: to meet other builders, exchange perspective, and strengthen ties within the founder ecosystem. Because the event sits at the intersection of community, networking, meetup, and social, it works well for people who want substance without the friction of a highly programmed evening. You can arrive ready to connect, learn what other founders are working through, and take part in discussions that often happen best offstage. What to Expect The evening starts at 5:00 PM EDT, which makes it easy to join after the workday while still having enough time for meaningful conversations. The tone is intended to be friendly and open, with space to circulate, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new people in a setting that feels more personal than a large-scale event. You should expect a happy-hour format rather than a formal agenda. That means the value comes from the room itself: the people you meet, the conversations you start, and the follow-ups you choose to make afterward. Typical interactions at a gathering like this may include: Meeting other founders across different stages of building Trading lessons on hiring, fundraising, product, growth, and execution Reconnecting with people you have only met briefly before Expanding your network through warm, in-room introductions Having candid conversations that are easier in a relaxed social environment If you are the kind of attendee who likes to make the most of networking events, come prepared with a quick update on what you are building, what kinds of people you are hoping to meet, and a few thoughtful questions. The format rewards initiative, but it does not demand performative networking. Good conversations are the main event. Why Attend Founders spend a huge amount of time inside their own companies, often solving problems that feel highly specific in the moment. One of the fastest ways to get perspective is to spend time with peers who are also building and can offer context, pattern recognition, and honest reactions. This event creates that opportunity in a low-friction setting. There is also real value in simply being visible within a founder community. Relationships built casually at a happy hour can turn into future customer introductions, hiring leads, operational advice, collaboration opportunities, or trusted peer connections. Not every useful meeting starts as a scheduled coffee; many start with a short, well-timed conversation in the right room. You should attend if you want: More genuine founder-to-founder connection Exposure to new people in the New York startup community A setting that feels social without being aimless The chance to hear what other builders are seeing in the market An easy way to stay plugged into the broader founder network Even if you come in without a specific goal, you are likely to leave with something practical: a new introduction, a helpful insight, a better sense of who is building around you, or renewed energy from being in a room full of people who understand the work. Practical Details ERA Founders Happy Hour @ Order.co is an in-person event taking place in New York, USA. If you have been looking for an excuse to step away from your desk and spend time with other founders face-to-face, this is a straightforward opportunity to do exactly that. The event begins on Wednesday, October 22 at 5:00 PM EDT, making it a natural fit for an early-evening meetup. Because the format is social and community-oriented, it is a good idea to arrive ready to introduce yourself, mingle, and make a few intentional connections rather than waiting for a programmed session to do that work for you. A few useful ways to prepare: Plan to share a concise description of what you are building Think about the kinds of founders or collaborators you would most like to meet Be ready for a mix of casual conversation and more tactical startup discussion Leave room in your schedule to stay long enough for the best conversations to happen naturally If you value founder community and want an evening that is easy to attend but still worth your time, this event hits that balance well. It is local, in person, and centered on the thing that often matters most: getting the right people in the same room.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want a founder-focused room where conversations are easy to start and actually worth having. - You are a **founder or startup operator** who wants to meet other people building companies in New York. - You want a **more relaxed networking environment** than a formal panel or conference, but still care about meeting people with serious intent. - You are looking to **expand your founder circle** with peers who understand the day-to-day realities of building, hiring, selling, and growing. - You benefit from **informal, candid conversations** where people can compare notes, share perspective, and make useful introductions. - You have been meaning to get back into the community and want an event that makes it **easy to show up, reconnect, and meet new people** in one evening. - You are the kind of person who leaves a good gathering energized by **new relationships, sharper thinking, and a stronger sense of who is building around you**. If you are excited by smart conversation, founder community, and a room full of people who are actively building, you will likely feel at home here.