NYC Business Networking & Entrepreneur Social | Real Life Innovators
Meet NYC’s real-life innovators for drinks, deals, and fresh connections in a fun, laid-back vibe!
NYC Business Networking & Entrepreneur Social | Real Life Innovators
Date & Time: September 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Venue: The Lobby Bar & Garden
Join us for an exciting evening of business networking and connecting with entrepreneurs in the heart of New York City! This in-person event is designed for real-life innovators eager to expand their professional circle and share ideas face-to-face.
Connect with startup founders, corporate innovators, investors, creatives, and cultural influencers in a stylish, welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you're passionate about business development, the arts, entrepreneurship, or financial success, our events offer a high-energy, inclusive space to connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships.
At Real Life Innovators, we celebrate cross-cultural exchange and creative collaboration—bringing together voices from the East and West in the spirit of growth and possibility.
Located just steps from Hudson Yards, our events draw an elite and diverse crowd—from Google and Meta tech professionals to government leaders, startup founders, seasoned executives, bankers, business owners, art directors, filmmakers, creatives, and cultural influencers etc....... Whether you're building your empire or exploring your next bold move, you'll find yourself in exceptional company.
This is more than a mixer. It’s a curated experience for ambitious minds, bridging culture, business, and art & innovation.
Who You'll Meet:
- Startup Founders – Visionaries building the next big thing.
- Seasoned Entrepreneurs – Leaders eager to share and stay sharp.
- Investors & VCs – On the lookout for promising ventures.
- Mentors & Coaches – Offering strategy, insights, and support.
- Industry Experts – Bringing deep knowledge and perspective.
- Service Providers – Legal, marketing, and finance pros ready to help you grow.
- Corporate Innovators – Big-company professionals exploring new ideas.
- Tech Creators – Builders shaping the future of technology.
- Students & Academics – Hungry to learn and connect.
- Career Shifters & Job Seekers – Exploring bold, new directions.
Details:
Age: 21+
Drinks: Premium cocktails + non-alcoholic options available for purchase Tickets: Include entry and access to a curated social experience
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- ages 21+
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 5:45 PM
Refund Policy
Location
The Lobby Bar & Garden
518 West 27th Street
#Lower Level New York, NY 10001
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Agenda
Check-in & Open Networking
Welcome & Opening
Representatives from Real Life Innovators will give a brief opening speech, share the event's spirit, and guide participants on how to network effectively.
Main Social & Business Mixer
The main networking space for free connection between Founders, VCs, Experts, and Creatives in the elegant setting of The Lobby Bar & Garden.