Founders & Friends: Rooftop Social
Hosted by NYC Founders & Operators + Stephan Rihs + Jacqui Teng + Sahar Mor (Bond AI)
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What to look forward to
A curated rooftop mixer will bring founders, operators, and investors together for relaxed peer conversations, with professionals from companies including YC, SpaceX, a16z Speedrun, Stripe, and Meta. Hosted by Founders & Operators, a 2,000+ member community, the gathering will be led by founder Stephan Rihs, whose background includes Coinbase, BCG, and Austria’s Treasury and Chancellor’s Office.
Inside the event
Join us for a curated mixer bringing together local founders, operators and investors at one of New York's most iconic rooftops. Whether you're building your first product, scaling your team, or figuring out go-to-market, this is a room of people who get it. No panels. No pitches. Just great peer to peer conversation over drinks.
With friends from: YC, SpaceX, a16z speedrun, ScaleAI, Mistral, Stripe, Meta, Whop, Normal Computing, and more
Location: Premium Rooftop Bar, Lower East Side Vibe: Summer Spritz and Conversation Who this is for: Founders, operators and investors Impressions from last time:
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By attending this event, you will get access to our 2000+ member community, WhatsApp group chat, and exclusive member benefits.
No Phone Policy
- The usage of cell phones is strongly discouraged. Exceptions: Getting someone's contact, looking up a project someone mentioned to you, or taking a photo.
No Solicitation Policy
- Active selling, pitching, or solicitation is strongly discouraged.
About the Organizers
- Founders & Operators is NYC’s curated community for 2000+ founders, builders and senior operators. We convene talent across AI, fintech and emerging technology through intimate gatherings, practical programming and original content.
- Stephan Rihs is the founder of Founders & Operators and RegLayer. He works with early-stage companies on strategy, go-to-market, partnerships and fundraising. His background includes Coinbase, BCG, and roles in Austria’s Treasury and Chancellor’s Office.
New York, NY
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Last checked: Oct 20, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
Organizer page checked: Oct 20, 2026. Check registration for the latest details.