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NYC Tech Week Pitch Competition - #NYTechWeek
This event is a proper kickoff to NYC Tech Week with a Founder Pitch Competition!
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.
When: Monday 5:30-7 PM June 1, 2026
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Hackathon & Career Fair - #NYTechWeek
Solve some bounties, find a job, and find your next hire! We combined the best of in-person networking with problem solving and real jobs!
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.
When: Tuesday 5:30 PM June 2, 2026
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Sustainability Panel - #NYTechWeek
Panel of founders, investors, and innovators in sustainability. We are focused on emerging and established technologies that are aiming to change the world for the better!
When: Wednesday 11 am - 12:30 PM June 3, 2026
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Above Fridays at PhD lounge by Stephen Michael Never Look Back - #NYTechWeek
Investors and founders informal mixer with networking at PhD Lounge.
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.
When: Friday 10 PM to 4 am June 5, 2026
Registration Link: Register Here
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Investors face a dilemma. When the S&P 500 finished its worst quarter since 2022 last month, diversifiers like bonds and bitcoin fell too.
Even with the turnaround in mid-April, analysts at Goldman Sachs and Vanguard have projected low-single-digit annualized returns from 2024-2034.
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