Join us for a half-day startup fair connecting early-stage startups with the next generation of talent during NYC Tech Week!
Whether you're a current student or recent grad (within 3 years), in tech or non-tech — if you're curious about startup life, this event is for you.
What to expect:
- Keynote or fireside chat with founders & investors
- Startup fair with 20 early-stage companies
- 1:1 office hours & small group sessions with startup teams
- Workshops on breaking into startups & non-traditional career paths
- Casual networking & refreshments
This event is designed to be introvert-friendly — we've got pre-scheduled meetings, conversation prompts, and quiet spaces so you can connect at your own pace.
Co Hosted by:
Cooperman Business Center @ Hunter College
Velric
In partnership with:
- GenZtea — Community of 5,000+ Gen Z founders, creators, and professionals across 119+ universities in 21+ countries
About the organizer:
Natalie Neptune is a Student Career Program Advisor at Hunter College's Cooperman Business Center and founder of GenZtea LLC. She's hosted 50+ events connecting Gen Z founders, creators, and investors, with features in Business Insider and NBC News. LinkedIn Top Voice for Next Gen with 14K+ followers. She's known as "The Group Chat Queen" for creating 300+ global group chats — so yes, you'll leave this event with new connections.
Want to get involved?
Interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, or partnering with us? We'd love to hear from you!
📩 Email natalie.neptune@hunter.cuny.edu
This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.