Over the last few months, I’ve been hosting a number of events for the startup space. We’ve been having these Happy Hour events at swanky midtown locations but they keep losing money at the bar. It seems startups and investors don’t want to let their guard down and drink while “on duty”. I don’t blame them - I can be an ass when I drink - but still it would be nice to break even on the events. So please next time you’re at one of my events, even if you don’t drink - buy others drinks and get them drunk so they can make funny faces and amuse you greatly. Yes, buy people booze, lots of booze - at my events.
Richie Hecker
Jan 23, 2008
The first Seed Capital Happy Hour was a huge success. We had over 70 attendees including many of NYC’s top VC firms and private investors. Untold billions of dollars in capital were represented and it was a lot of fun. I got emails from several people telling me how much they enjoyed it and that they will be back next time. I want to publicly thank my cohosts The Hatchery & TriState Ventures for helping out and making it a great event. I bought the domains StartupHappy.com and HappStartup.com so we’ll move it to a professional list serv for the next one. I’m excited I think we are close to building a true community for startups here. One other thing, I think the focus should be on the associates and entrepreneurs, the GP’s/MD’s at VC funds in the city are way too jaded but the analysts and associates are really nice and on the ball. I think the future is in the future here in nyc.
