PetTechWalk | NYC, 5/23
- Date
- 2025-05-23
- Location
- We meet at Le Pain Quotidien and then head to Central Park, New York, NY, USA
- Host
- TechWalk
About this event
PetTechWalk is a simple idea with real value: start your Friday morning with good coffee, a walk through Central Park, and honest conversations with people working in and around pet tech. If you care about how technology, products, services, and community are shaping the future of pet care, this is an easy, low-pressure way to meet others who care about it too. This is not a formal conference session or a stiff networking mixer. It is an in-person meetup built around movement, conversation, and shared interest, giving you space to talk shop, exchange ideas, and build relationships in a setting that feels natural. What Is This? PetTechWalk is a community meetup for people interested in the pet industry, technology, startups, product thinking, partnerships, and the broader ecosystem around animals and the humans who care for them. The format is intentionally straightforward: attendees meet at Le Pain Quotidien, get settled, say hello, and then head to Central Park together for a group walk. The walk format changes the energy of the conversation. Instead of being locked into one seat or one introduction, you can meet multiple people over the course of the morning, move between conversations, and get to know others more organically. It is especially useful if you prefer thoughtful one-on-one chats or small-group discussion over crowded event-room networking. Because the event is centered on a shared interest rather than a formal agenda, it creates room for a wide range of conversations. You might talk about pet wellness, consumer products, veterinary innovation, marketplaces, software, operations, fundraising, community building, or where the biggest opportunities are right now in the space. What to Expect The morning begins at 9:00 AM EDT with an in-person meetup at Le Pain Quotidien in New York. This first part gives everyone a natural place to gather, introduce themselves, and ease into conversation before the group heads out. From there, attendees will walk together into Central Park, where the event becomes a moving set of conversations. Expect a relaxed flow rather than a strict schedule. You will likely spend time speaking with a few different people as the group walks, pauses, and reshuffles naturally. A typical experience may include: Meeting founders, operators, builders, and pet-industry professionals in an informal setting Talking through current projects, open questions, and ideas you are exploring Getting fresh perspective from people working on adjacent problems or opportunities Building relationships without the pressure of a highly structured networking event Enjoying a Friday morning outside while still making the time professionally useful There are no sessions to sit through and no long presentations to passively absorb. The value comes from the quality of the people in the room, the shared theme, and the ease of conversation that happens when everyone is walking side by side. Why Attend If you work in pet tech or are curious about the space, this meetup offers something many events do not: enough structure to bring the right people together, but enough flexibility for real conversation to happen. You can talk about your work in a more candid way, ask sharper questions, and learn what others are seeing on the ground. This is also a good format for expanding your network without forcing it. Walking makes it easier to start conversations, switch between topics, and connect with people at a more human pace. Whether you are actively building, exploring a new idea, or simply trying to meet others in the ecosystem, the setting supports genuine interaction. You may leave with: New contacts in the NYC pet tech and pet-industry community Useful feedback on an idea, product, or challenge you are working through Better visibility into trends, needs, and gaps across the space Potential collaborators, partners, customers, or friendly peers to stay in touch with A more grounded sense of who is building what and where your work fits For local professionals, it is a practical way to stay connected to the community. For visitors or people newer to the space, it is an accessible entry point that helps you quickly meet others with similar interests. Practical Details This is an in-person event in New York, USA, starting at Le Pain Quotidien and continuing on foot into Central Park. The event begins on Friday, May 23 at 9:00 AM EDT, making it well suited for people who want to make meaningful connections before the rest of the workday gets going. Because the format includes walking outdoors, plan accordingly. Comfortable shoes are a good idea, and you should be ready for a casual, mobile meetup rather than a stationary indoor event. The atmosphere is social and professional at the same time, so you do not need to overprepare, but it helps to come ready to introduce yourself and talk about what brings you to pet tech. A few useful ways to prepare: Think about the kind of people you hope to meet Be ready to describe your work or interests clearly and briefly Bring questions about the pet space, your business, or the market if you want feedback Leave room for spontaneity; some of the best conversations will be unplanned If you have been wanting an easier, more natural way to meet people in pet tech in New York, this is exactly that. Show up, grab a coffee, start walking, and let the right conversations happen.
Who should attend
If you want your networking to feel more like a real conversation than a formal event, this meetup will likely be a strong fit. - You work in **pet tech**, the broader **pet industry**, or an adjacent field and want to meet others in New York who are building, operating, investing, or exploring opportunities in the space. - You are a **founder, operator, product leader, marketer, community builder, investor, consultant, or creator** looking for thoughtful peer connections rather than transactional introductions. - You are exploring an idea related to **pet care, pet wellness, veterinary innovation, software, marketplaces, services, or consumer products** and want informal feedback from people who understand the landscape. - You prefer **small-group or one-on-one conversation** over loud rooms, rigid agendas, or overly polished networking formats. - You are new to the NYC pet tech community and want an approachable way to start meeting people without needing a formal invitation or insider connection. - You simply enjoy walking, talking, and learning from others while starting the day in a setting that feels social, useful, and easy to step into.