#NYTechWeek 2026 is a wrap.
For the fourth year in a row, our community at
@Madeline_ai & Co. and
#ExcelsiorEdgeVentures came together to celebrate builders, investors, operators, creators, and the people shaping what's next.
We hosted four events across the week.
Our Opening Night After Party brought 400 guests to two packed floors at Ketchy Shuby. We had an incredible acoustic rock set from Brooklyn's very own The Nude, unforgettable performers, and a packed dance floor led by one of NYC's favorite DJs, Powlito. Founders, investors, executives, and friends of the ecosystem filled the room from start to finish.
We also hosted our annual Female Investors & Founders gathering, bringing together 110 women for an intimate speakeasy evening of conversations, connections, and new opportunities. After several years of hosting these gatherings, we're excited to see a new community emerging from within our broader network: Madwomen.
Beyond the events, we launched and tested several new initiatives:
• Madweek, our conference intelligence app for navigating TechWeek/conferences like a pro
• 1,600 curated introductions facilitated through Madeline
• Personalized schedules, content recorded/shared, and introductions for hundreds of attendees across both Boston TechWeek and NY TechWeek
• 11-11 Venture Building Sprint - TechWeek edition with Excelsior Edge Ventures
Most importantly, thousands of conversations happened. New friendships formed. Partnerships were created. Companies moved forward.
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, hosts, volunteers, and everyone who showed up and contributed their energy to the community. Victor Balladares,
@Charles_Lew with
@TheLewFirm.
The mission remains the same: connect exceptional people and help great things happen.
If you'd like to collaborate with Madeline & Co., Excelsior Edge Ventures, or future community events, my inbox is open.
Excelsior! 🤘 🗽
@Techweek_ @a16z
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