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Solopreneur Dinner [Rho x Pommon]

Solopreneur Dinner [Rho x Pommon]

Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 PM
From HumanTeam

AI is opening up a new era of solo-led companies, making it possible for one person to build, operate, and scale in entirely new ways. ​ Join us for dinner with a small group of solopreneurs and builders creating solo-founded and one-person businesses in New York. ​ We’ll bring together founders, creators, and operators for a guided conversation about common opportunities and challenges, key learnings, and exploring what it means to build independently in the age of AI. ​Meet the hosts: ​Pommon is a venture lab building ideas that help people work and thrive alongside AI. We've launched a community called Human Team to support solopreneurs and people navigating the future of work. Visit humanteam.me for more and to sign up. ​Rho is the all-in-one banking platform for startups and the accountants supporting them. With banking setup in minutes, cashback cards, and tools for managing spend, paying bills, and closing the books, Rho helps high-growth startups move fast and stay focused, backed by support that goes to the end of the earth to help you win. ​ Rho is a fintech company, not a bank. Checking and card services are provided by Webster Bank, N.A., member FDIC; savings account services are provided by American Deposit Management Co. and its partner banks. ​#nyc

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Social Coworking Session @ Moxy LES

Social Coworking Session @ Moxy LES

Thu, Sep 24, 2:00 PM
From New York Coworking Friends
4.8

**Productive and Social Coworking Session at Moxy Lower East Side 👩🏽‍💻👨🏻‍💻👩🏼‍💻** Work in a focused but social environment with other remote workers. Please buy something from Moxy (such as coffee or tea) to support the venue while coworking. ⏰ **Schedule** **9:30 - 10:30:** Arrival and informal introductions, start your work **10:30am - 1pm:** Focused co-working with social breaks **1pm - 2pm:** Community lunch 🥗🥙🥘 Bring your own or buy something nearby **2pm - 5pm:** Focused co-working with social breaks You can arrive and leave anytime you like - feel free to join only part of the day or arrive early. **🎟️ Show up, win a ticket** Every coworking session or event you attend until October 15 = 1 entry to win a full-access ticket to **[AI Coding Summit NYC](https://aicodingsummit.com/nyc/?utm_source=luma)** (Nov 16-19) ($800 value). Hosting your own session? That's 4 entries. Winner announced October 15. Make sure to check in with the host when you arrive to make sure your attendance counts. ​Join our [Whatsapp](https://waprotect.com/b4SxaaAB?utm_source=luma) community to get the 15% community discount code or access code for **free** remote tickets. ​AI Coding Summit NYC is GitNation's two-day conference on building with AI; talks and hands-on workshops on coding agents, AI code review, context engineering, and shipping production software tools. 🚀 **Join the Whatsapp Community to Stay Updated** → Join our **[Whatsapp community](https://waprotect.com/b4SxaaAB)** to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. Follow us on **[instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ny_coworking_friends)**. 📍**Location** **Moxy Lower East Side -** We usually meet at the big table in the room with big windows, towards the right when you walk in.

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Live NYPL-NWU Open Mic (In-person Event)

Live NYPL-NWU Open Mic (In-person Event)

Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM
From NYPL/NWU Joint Open Mic Series
4.7

Come to read or listen to others' inspired words. Each writer can read for up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. This in-person open mic is held every third Saturday of the month as a collaboration between the National Writers Union ([https://nwu.org](www.nwu.org)/) and the NYPL Ottendorfer Library. If you have any questions about our open mic, send an email to Mercedes Lau at mercedeslau@nypl.org or call/text Alexandria at (203) 947-2497. Much thanks to our co-host, Elissa P. Matthews! Check out her website, especially the About Me which is like no other short biography. https://epmatthews.com/about/ Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited. The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU's endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU's resources. Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below: To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: [https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1](https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1)

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Ladies Coworking Day at Moxy Chelsea

Ladies Coworking Day at Moxy Chelsea

Thu, Oct 1, 2:00 PM
From New York Coworking Friends
4.8

​**Ladies Coworking Day at Moxy Chelsea** Cowork in a focused but social environment with other remote working women. We can meet on the second floor of Moxy Chelsea. ​​ **[Please RSVP on luma](https://luma.com/lt8h7qgb)**. Please buy something from the cafe at Moxy Chelsea to support the venue while coworking ☕️ 🍵 ​​ ​​⏰ **Schedule** **10am - 10:30am:** arrival and informal introductions 👋🏼 **10:30am - 1pm:** focused co-working with social breaks **1pm - 2pm:** community lunch break🥙 🥗 **2pm - 4pm:** focused co-working with social breaks ​​ ​You can arrive and leave anytime you like - feel free to join only part of the day or stay late. ​​​ ​**About the Organizer** **​[New York Coworking Friends](https://www.meetup.com/new-york-coworking-friends/?utm_source=luma)** is a community of remote workers who meet at different coworking spaces, cafes, and other third spaces throughout the city for social coworking sessions to make remote work more fun. Join our **ladies only [Whatsapp community](https://waprotect.com/0BgGpCth?utm_source=luma)**[ ](https://waprotect.com/0BgGpCth?utm_source=luma)to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ny_coworking_friends?utm_source=luma).**

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Joint NYPL-NWU Open Mic (Virtual Event)

Joint NYPL-NWU Open Mic (Virtual Event)

Thu, Oct 8, 10:30 PM
From NYPL/NWU Joint Open Mic Series
4.7

Come to read or listen to others' inspired words. This virtual open mic is held every second Thursday of the month as a collaboration between the National Writers Union ([https://nwu.org](www.nwu.org)/) and the NYPL Ottendorfer Library. Each writer can read for up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advanced registration is available at [Events \| The New York Public Library \(nypl\.org\)](https://www.nypl.org/events/calendar). If you have any problems joining our open mic, send an email to Mercedes Lau at mercedeslau@nypl.org or call/text Alexandria at (203) 947-2497. Much thanks to our co-host, Elissa P. Matthews! Check out her website, especially the About Me which is like no other short biography. https://epmatthews.com/about/ This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited. The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU's endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU's resources. Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below: To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: [https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1](https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1)

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Jersey City Coworking: Portfolio/Passion Project Power Hour(s) ✨

Jersey City Coworking: Portfolio/Passion Project Power Hour(s) ✨

Mon, Sep 21, 9:30 PM
From User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA), NJ chapter
4.6

September is here, the back-to-school energy is real, and maybe that means it's time to finally work on that portfolio, passion project, or vibe coding idea you've been meaning to get to since... let's not talk about it. 👀 Join UXPA-NJ for a casual coworking session at Harborside Financial Center. Bring your laptop, your half-finished case studies, that project you keep pushing to next week, or anything you'd love another designer's eye on. Let's actually get to it. Together. We'll have free Wi-Fi, comfy seating, and a room full of fellow designers and researchers who can relate. * Bring a charged laptop; outlets may be limited. * BYO snacks & drinks (light bites also available at the food court) **What we'll do**: work quietly, chat when we need a break, and cheer each other on. Where we’ll be: **The atrium at Harborside Financial Center** **210 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ** 🏃🏽‍♂️ **2 minute walk** from Exchange Place Path station (building entrance is to the right when you exit the station) 🚌 **By bus:** NJTransit routes: 80, 1, 82 🚋 **Light rail**: Harborside station 🚲 **Citibike station:** Exchange Place or Washington & Morgan 🚗 **Parking:** [OneParking](https://oneparking.com/facilities/10-exchange-place-garage/) at 10 Exchange Place or street parking [ParkMobile Parking App | Find & Pay for Parking | On-street & Reservation](https://parkmobile.io/)

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Meetup helps freelancers connect with others in their field by joining groups, attending events, and building a strong professional network within New York's vibrant freelancing community.

Definitely! New York hosts numerous freelancer groups on Meetup for networking, skill sharing, and collaboration. Search for groups by interest to find one that matches your needs.

To join a freelancer group in NYC, simply create an account on Meetup, search for freelancer-related communities, and click 'Join' to begin participating in their activities and events.

Yes, you can RSVP to events organized by freelancer groups through Meetup, making it simple to manage your schedule and ensure your participation in networking opportunities.

Meetup allows you to join most groups and attend events at no cost, although some specific events may require a small fee for participation or materials.

While Meetup focuses on connecting freelancers through networking events and groups, finding gigs directly is more common through online job platforms. Use Meetup to meet potential collaborators instead.

Activity levels vary by group, but many New York freelancer communities on Meetup host regular meetings, workshops, and networking sessions catering to diverse interests and professions.

Freelancer groups in New York host a variety of events, including networking gatherings, workshops, panel discussions, and informal meet-ups to foster collaboration and career growth.

While Meetup provides networking opportunities, success depends on your active participation, networking skills, and engagement within the community rather than any guarantees from the platform.

Meeting frequency varies among groups. Some hold regular, weekly events while others may meet monthly. Checking a group's schedule on Meetup helps you plan your participation.

Although many interests are represented in New York's freelancer scene, not every niche may have an active group. However, Meetup enables you to create new groups to attract peers.

Joining freelancer communities helps in expanding your professional network, learning from peers, accessing collaborative opportunities, and improving skills within a supportive environment.

Meetup connects freelancers in New York by offering platforms to form groups, share events, and communicate through messaging, fostering an environment conducive to building relationships and collaborations.

Absolutely! If you have a unique idea or field of interest, starting a new freelancing group on Meetup allows you to build and grow a community around shared professional pursuits.

Events depend on organizer preferences; they may be in-person or online, offering flexibility to freelancers in New York seeking diverse ways to connect and engage with each other.