AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace): price, who can join and alternatives
The AI Founders Supper Club is a monthly private dinner in New York for 15 to 20 early-stage AI founders, hosted by The AI Furnace. It is referral based, though founders can also apply. The AI Furnace was started by AI founders Angela Mascarenas and Hamza Zaveri and runs events in several cities.
AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | 15 to 20 early-stage AI founders each month | luma.com |
| Where | New York, with founders building in the city | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Next listed dinner on 17 November 2026, 6pm to 9pm, in New York | foleyhoag.com |
| Entry | Referral based, with an application option | luma.com |
| Format | A three-course meal paid for by partners | luma.com |
| Founders | Started by AI founders Angela Mascarenas and Hamza Zaveri | luma.com |
| Network size | Says it has grown to 20,000 AI founders, operators and researchers | luma.com |
| Cities | Events in seven cities including NYC, London and Paris | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage AI founders who want a small monthly dinner
- Founders who already know someone in the AI Furnace network
- Technical founders who prefer conversation to panels
Who it doesn't suit
- Non-AI founders
- Investors or service providers
- Anyone wanting an open public event
Alternatives to AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Colectivo | Free community; paid membership price not published | Create a free profile or apply for membership |
| Fierce Foundry Founders Coworking Day | Not published | Choose a ticket type and request approval on Luma |
| Founders House | Network $500 a year or $50 a month (currency not named); All-Access price shared on request | Online application reviewed for fit; tours most weekdays |
| Founders Live New York City | Not published | Register on Luma; founders apply to pitch |
| Founders Running Club New York | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group |
| Guava | Free community tier; full membership $1,200 to $1,500 a year (currency not named) | Apply to join; dinners need host approval |
| Hardware Founders (New York) | Not published | Request to join each event on Luma |
| Junto Founder Dinner | Not published | Request to join, subject to host approval |
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Questions about AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace)
- How often does the AI Founders Supper Club meet?
- Monthly. The next listed date is 17 November 2026.
- How many founders attend?
- Between 15 and 20 early-stage AI founders.
- How do I get in?
- It is referral based. You can apply, or be referred by an existing founder member.
- Is there a cost?
- No price is published. The meal is courtesy of partners.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Apply or get referred by an existing member
- Format
- Monthly private dinner for 15 to 20 founders
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