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International Founders Happy Hour w/ Lightspeed, Anthropic & NYCEDC, Complimentary Book from WSJ Bestselling Author Nir Eyal, Mahjong For a Cause: Support Malnourished Children in the Philippines, And More!

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Edwina Yeo
March 03, 2026

Hi homies,

Happy March! Spotlighting interesting events coming up: 

đź“š Read lots of business books? WSJ Bestselling Author Nir Eyal (Author of Hooked, 1M+ copies sold) will be in NYC next week (Mar 10, 6.30 - 8.30pm), launching Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Extraordinary Results. He's giving out a complimentary copy to all attendees at the launch (while stocks last).
đź“… Mar 10, 6.30pm - 8.30pm | RSVP here 

🤖 Are you an international founder? Meet and ask questions to a Partner at Lightspeed, and mingle with other venture-backed founders visiting from countries including the UK, Canada, Spain, France, Singapore, and the UAE. Discuss what it takes to build and scale across borders â€” from entering the U.S. market to navigating fundraising, hiring, partnerships, and more! 
đź“… Mar 12, 5.30pm - 7pm | RSVP here

🀄️ Play Mahjong or want to learn it? Do it while supporting malnourished children in the Philippines and meeting other impact-driven friends đź™‚ Your ticket includes food and beverages (open bar for first hour!), and all proceeds support Feed2Succeed Fund’s mission to provide nutritious meals to malnourished children in the Philippines.
đź“… Mar 7, 5.30pm - 7.30pm | RSVP here

Spotlight Events

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief?

We’re kicking off the second year of the SGN Global Leaders Series with a thought-provoking evening in New York City, featuring bestselling author and two-time exited founder Nir Eyal, as he unveils his latest book: Beyond Belief.

Join us for an exclusive book launch event with bestselling author and 2Ă— exited founder Nir Eyal, celebrating the release of his newest book, Beyond Belief â€” a powerful exploration of how beliefs shape behavior, decisions, and success. 

In this intimate evening for founders, operators, and investors, Nir will share insights into his book, including actionable frameworks on breaking limiting beliefs, influencing behavior, and unlocking personal and professional growth. The sharing will be moderated by Gretchen Rubin!

Expect a high-signal conversation, live Q&A and networking with fellow builders from NYC! All attendees will receive a free copy of Beyond Belief!

Who should attend:
Founders, VCs, operators, creators, and ambitious professionals who want to think clearer, act faster, and reshape what they believe is possible. 

As part of Launch Week for the NYC AI Landing Pad, we’re excited to host an International Founders & Funders Happy Hour, co-hosted with Lightspeed, NYCEDC, Anthropic.

This gathering brings together international founders and investors for an evening focused on what it takes to build and scale across borders — from entering the U.S. market and establishing a New York presence, to navigating fundraising, hiring, partnerships, and long-term growth strategy.

We will be joined by the inaugural NYC AI Landing Pad cohort: growth-stage AI founders building companies with $5–75M+ in revenue and/or funding, visiting from countries including the UK, Canada, Spain, France, Singapore, and the UAE.

What you can expect:

🍸🥂 AMA with a Partner from Lightspeed, followed by a Happy Hour reception hosted at Lightspeed’s NYC office

đź’¬ High-signal conversations on U.S. expansion, market entry, and scaling globally

🤝 Meaningful connections between international founders and funders shaping the next wave of AI

🔥 Candid founder-to-founder insights on what it really takes to build across markets

Spots are limited. Only approved attendees will be allowed through security.

Invite & approval only: Founders and VCs with $500k-$10M+ in revenue or funding 

Make meaningful connections with other like-minded founders and VCs over a complimentary full, hearty breakfast. Expect a morning filled with new learnings, curated connections, and impactful conversations that will leave you inspired (and well-fed!). 

We will have a short panel session and Q&A with our speakers. You’ll have the chance to ask them questions and gain valuable insights.

We’ll have a private room reserved exclusively for this event, where discussions will be facilitated at your table over breakfast. There will also be ample time to network and meet other Founders and VCs in attendance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with peers in an intimate, engaging environment!

Invite & approval only: Founders who have $10M–100M+ in revenue or funding. 

A complimentary exquisite dinner will be provided at an upscale private dining room. It will be a great time – expect to come away with new learnings, impactful connections, inspiring conversations with like-minded founders and funders, and a full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, and individually-assigned seating using our proprietary AI algorithms. There will also be a seat change and ample time for mingling before & after dinner, so you'll get to know everyone in the room!

Invite & Approval: Founders & VCs only

Join us for an inspiring masterclass on navigating product innovation and strategic growth. This session will delve into the journey of 0 to 1, discussing product-market-fit, how to get to your first $1M in revenue/ ARR, and how to secure funding from VCs in today's market.

This event is part of our Female Founders & Funders series where we feature female founders & VCs as speakers. Attendees are founders and funders of all genders.

Invite & approval only: Founders who have $10M–100M+ in revenue or funding. 

A complimentary exquisite dinner will be provided at an upscale private dining room. It will be a great time – expect to come away with new learnings, impactful connections, inspiring conversations with like-minded founders and funders, and a full stomach!

We will have a private room to ourselves, and individually-assigned seating using our proprietary AI algorithms. There will also be a seat change and ample time for mingling before & after dinner, so you'll get to know everyone in the room!

This Week’s Events

Upcoming Events

Thu, Mar 12, 07:00 PM Tech Gather NYC March Meetup

Fri, Mar 13, 10:00 AM The AI Briefing by Startup Grind

Thu, Mar 19, 05:30 PM The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase

What Happened Last Week?

At our Female Founders & Funders Masterclass, Tiya Gordon (Co-Founder, it’s electric, $10M+ raised) and Lizzy Livne (ex-Investor at Samsung Next and Founder & CEO, Quiet Lux) shared their 0 → 1 journey, including what it actually takes beyond the cool headlines we see on LinkedIn. They shared about how fundraising is a relationship, not a transaction; that just because an idea sounds simple doesn't mean it's already done; and that the process of 0 → 1 is like doing therapy on yourself publicly — but it'll eventually get you to success. 

Huge thank you to Perkins Coie and Clement from Connectd for making this night possible! Shout out to Yashreeka for moderating our event and Tiya & Lizzy for the honest sharing!

Much love,
Team Supermomos NYC
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