Check out the 5 coolest events in NYC this week

Written by Taylor Majewski
Published on Feb. 29, 2016

TechCrunch New York Meetup + Pitch-OffMarch 1 at 6:00 p.m.

TechCrunch will be hosting a meetup and pitch-off event. Come for beer, good conversation and a battle to the death to see which entrepreneurs can dazzle and excite the judges in under sixty seconds. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, dreamer or tech enthusiast, this is sure to be a night to remember. TechCrunch will select approximately 10 New York-based startups to explain to our panel of VCs and TechCrunch editors why their startup is awesome in 60 seconds or less. These startups will be competing for an opportunity to attend TechCrunch’s flagship event, TechCrunch Disrupt, in New York on May 9-11.

 

March 2016 NY Tech Meetup and AfterpartyMarch 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Join fellow technologists for an evening of live demos from companies developing great technology in New York, followed by a networking afterparty. In order to help accommodate the high demand for seats, if you've purchased a ticket, your seat will be held until 7:20 p.m. the night of the event.

 

Alley's Happy Hour Showcase : Ward esports, Paribus, NomoroboMarch 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Alley NYC for another edition of Happy Hour Showcase this Tuesday, where you can drink, be merry and showcase awesome startups. This week the event will be featuring Ward esports, Paribus and Nomorobo! What better place to share your great ideas than a room full of beers and peers?

 

Tech Talks: Becoming a Better DeveloperMarch 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Whether you've been working in technology for years or just landed your first developer job, there are always ways in which you can improve your practices and broaden your thinking. At this Tech Talks event, you’ll hear from three tremendous women and accomplished technologists on the theme of "Becoming a Better Developer." Topics will range from their own best practices and continued learnings, to how to create a culture of empowered developers.

 

Brooklyn Tech Meetup: What We Learned from Our Biggest MistakesMarch 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Nothing is more vital or inevitable than the (hopefully) occasional mistake.  We all make them and what comes after is a key factor of ultimate success. As such, this event will feature the best of the best for a round table discussion on the art of failure and mistake-making. Panelists will include former Reddit AMA coordinator, Victoria Taylor, CEO of Tasting Table, Geoff Bartakovics, CEO of Rukkus, Manick Bahn, TED UX guru, Michael McWatters, and Director of Business Development at Fiverr, Constantine Anastasakis.

Remember to check out our events calendar for more great stuff happening in the startup community.

 
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