Founders Dinner | Startups + Oracle + Ploomes
- Date
- 2026-06-10
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Host
- Startups
About this event
If you build companies, back founders, or help startups grow, the right dinner can do more than a week of scattered meetings. Founders Dinner | Startups + Oracle + Ploomes is designed to bring together people who are actively shaping the startup ecosystem in Rio de Janeiro for an evening of conversation that is useful, candid, and easy to step into. This is not a stage-heavy conference or a crowded mixer where every conversation feels rushed. It is an in-person dinner built around stronger connections, sharper discussions, and the kind of networking that happens more naturally when everyone is gathered around the same table. About the Event This dinner brings together the worlds of startups, technology, and community in a more intimate format. With Oracle and Ploomes in the mix, the event sits at the intersection of innovation, business growth, and practical execution, making it especially relevant for founders and operators who want conversations that go beyond surface-level introductions. The purpose is simple: create space for people building ambitious companies to meet others who understand the pace, pressure, and opportunity of startup life. Whether you are early in the journey or already scaling, the format encourages real exchange rather than passive attendance. Because it is a dinner, the experience is naturally more focused than a typical networking event. You can expect a setting that supports longer conversations, more thoughtful introductions, and a better chance of leaving with relationships that continue after the evening ends. This event is also grounded in place. Being held in person in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers a strong opportunity to connect with the local startup and tech community while meeting people with broader business and ecosystem perspectives. What to Expect The evening begins on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM GMT-3, setting the tone for a relaxed but purposeful gathering. Rather than moving through a packed schedule, attendees can expect a format that gives conversation room to develop. You can likely expect a mix of: Welcome and informal arrival conversations as guests settle in Introductions across the room or table that help break the ice quickly Founder-to-founder discussions about building, hiring, sales, product, and growth Cross-network conversations with people from startups, tech, and business communities Dinner-based networking where the setting makes it easier to talk in depth, not just exchange names What makes this kind of format valuable is the balance. It is structured enough that you will not feel like you are walking into a room of random strangers, but open enough that the best conversations can happen organically. Expect practical dialogue rather than polished performance. People tend to share more honestly in dinner settings: what is working, what is not, where they are stuck, and what kind of help or perspective they are looking for next. Why Attend If you are selective about events, this one stands out because it focuses on quality of interaction. A smaller, dinner-centered experience often leads to better outcomes than a louder event with more people and less context. You should attend if you want to meet others who are serious about building. That can mean fellow founders navigating similar decisions, operators with useful pattern recognition, or ecosystem players who can open doors, share perspective, or become long-term collaborators. A few reasons this evening can be worth your time: You will have space for real conversation. Dinner slows the pace in a good way. You can build relevant relationships. The audience is aligned around startups, tech, and growth. You may leave with practical insight. Useful conversations often happen when people drop the pitch and talk honestly. You can strengthen your local network. Rio is a meaningful backdrop for meeting others active in the region. You get a more human format. It is easier to remember people, context, and next steps after sharing a table. For founders especially, good rooms matter. The people you meet at the right dinner can become sounding boards, customers, partners, future hires, or simply peers who understand the road you are on. There is also value in stepping away from the usual routine. A dedicated evening with ambitious people can help you reset your thinking, pressure-test ideas, and make introductions that would be hard to replicate through cold outreach alone. Practical Details Location: In person in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is a physical gathering, so come ready to participate face to face and make the most of the dinner format. Date and time: Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 PM GMT-3. Since the event is centered around dinner and conversation, arriving on time will help you settle in, meet people from the start, and avoid missing early introductions. This event is best approached as an evening for relationship-building, not quick transactional networking. Bring your curiosity, be ready to talk about what you are building or exploring, and leave some room in your schedule to stay present rather than rushing through the night. A good way to prepare is to think about a few things in advance: What you are currently building or working on The kind of people you would most like to meet A current challenge where outside perspective would help The areas where you can offer value to others The strongest attendees at events like this are not the ones trying to meet everyone. They are the ones who show up ready for a handful of thoughtful conversations that can actually lead somewhere. If that sounds like your kind of evening, this dinner will likely feel like time well spent.
Who should attend
This is for people who want better startup conversations, not just more of them. - You are a **founder or co-founder** and want to meet other people building companies who understand the realities of growth, sales, product decisions, and execution. - You work in a **startup or tech leadership role** and value being in the room with founders, operators, and ecosystem peers who think practically about scaling. - You are part of the **Rio de Janeiro startup community** and want to strengthen your local network through more meaningful, in-person connections. - You are looking for **high-signal networking** in a setting that makes it easier to have real conversations instead of rushed introductions. - You are interested in the intersection of **startups, technology, and business tools**, and want to exchange ideas with people who are actively applying them. - You prefer events where you can both **learn and contribute**: sharing your own experience, offering perspective, and leaving with a few genuinely useful new relationships. If you want an evening that feels focused, social, and professionally relevant, you will likely feel at home here.