NYC Founders & Operators: price, who can join and alternatives
NYC Founders & Operators is a curated New York community where founders and senior operators meet as peers. It runs weekly walks, rooftop evenings every two weeks and quarterly dinners, with a focus on AI, B2B SaaS and infrastructure. Vendors and service providers are asked not to attend its walks.
NYC Founders & Operators at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders and operators meeting as peers | foundersandoperators.nyc |
| Focus | Builders, founders and senior operators in AI and B2B SaaS | luma.com |
| Format | Weekly walks, rooftops every two weeks and quarterly dinners | foundersandoperators.nyc |
| Where | Morning walks start at Little Island and follow the Hudson and the High Line | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Its news feed reported 1,500 members in August 2026 | foundersandoperators.nyc |
| Community size | Says it has 2,000+ curated members | foundersandoperators.nyc |
| Not for | Vendors, lawyers, accountants, bankers and consultants | luma.com |
| Entry | Events are curated, invite-driven and lightly gated | foundersandoperators.nyc |
Who it suits
- AI and B2B SaaS founders who want regular, low-key meetups
- Senior operators thinking about starting a company
- Early risers who like a walk and coffee before work
Who it doesn't suit
- Service providers looking for clients
- Consumer or non-tech founders
- Anyone wanting pitch events
Alternatives to NYC Founders & Operators
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace) | Not published | Apply or get referred by an existing member |
| 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 |
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Questions about NYC Founders & Operators
- What does NYC Founders & Operators run?
- Weekly walks, rooftop evenings every two weeks and quarterly dinners, plus Build Sessions.
- Who is it for?
- Founders and senior operators in New York, with a focus on AI, B2B SaaS and infrastructure.
- Can vendors attend?
- Its walks say they are not for vendors, lawyers, accountants, bankers or consultants.
- How do I get in?
- Subscribe to its calendar and request a place. Events are curated and lightly gated.
- Website
- foundersandoperators.nyc
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Curated, with host approval on event RSVPs
- Format
- Weekly morning walks, rooftop evenings and quarterly dinners in New York
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NYC Founders & Operators isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check foundersandoperators.nyc before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.