Founder GTM Mixer: From Idea to First Users

Building something? Come meet people figuring it out, too. Join Luke and Coco for a relaxed evening at Corgi Cafe NYC, a gathering of founders, builders, and professionals into AI and entrepreneurship. Trade ideas, talk through what's hard, and meet people wrestling with the same questions: what to build, and how to grow it. Then hear how Aident AI went from zero to 18,000 users and #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt in three months. Whether you are: A founder exploring an idea or looking for your first users A builder turning an MVP into a product people use A professional exploring how AI can support marketing and growth A student or aspiring entrepreneur curious about getting started You’re welcome here. Bring your questions, experiences, and curiosity. What we’ll talk about Validating an idea: Understanding your market, customers, and competitors. Finding your first users: Identifying the right people and starting conversations. Getting the word out: Exchanging ideas on content, social media, and marketing channels. What to expect We’ll start with a welcome from co-hosts Luke and Coco, followed by a firsthand story from Luke, Co-founding Engineer at Aident AI, about using AI to research markets, reach potential customers, and find early users. After a quick icebreaker, most of the evening is yours to meet people, compare notes, and exchange ideas. When you register, choose the topic you most want to discuss. Your name badge will include a matching color to help you find people with similar questions. At 6:20 PM, we’ll explain the colors and invite you to start with a few people in your group, then mix freely. Evening schedule 5:30–6:00 PM — Check-in, name badges, and casual conversations. 6:00–6:20 PM — Welcome, a founder story, and a quick icebreaker. 6:20–6:40 PM — Meet people who share your current challenges. 6:40–8:00 PM — Open networking and conversations across groups. Come with a question. Leave with new connections and ideas for what to try…