Builders Without Borders: Founders & Vino
An intimate, community-driven gathering focused on early connections, with light structure
NYC Tech Week Off the Record
No panels. No pitches. No name tags.
Just a tucked-away wine bar and a room full of founders, investors, artists, and friends
We’re bringing together some of our favorite people, and celebrating the communities behind them. Alongside Calima, we’re sharing the night with Familia VC and local initiatives we genuinely respect, building access and support where it counts
Discover
We’re bringing together a curated group of Latin American founders and friends, alongside aligned funders and operators, for an intimate evening designed around real connection
Saint James Libations in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is a queer, Black woman-owned wine bar and cultural salon that serves as a dedicated, intimate sanctuary for creatives. Located in a 2,000sq ft space, it specializes in micro-produced wines, small bites, art, and curated experiences
What to expect
Curated room of founders + investors
Light structure to facilitate introductions
Guided wine tasting with the host
Short welcome remarks
Who should come
Founders building in the U.S. with global roots
Investors interested in emerging and cross-border markets
Operators supporting high-growth teams
Details
📍 Bushwick, Brooklyn - Saint James Libations
🕔 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ Free entry
We keep this intentionally accessible, happy hour pricing available
We encourage guests to support the bar, as proceeds go back to support our friends at Familia VC
Part of our series of events for #NYCTechWeek - Builders Without Borders
A series designed to connect global founders with capital and community