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🚀 Hola Yorkseeders! #141 (SXSW week 2)

What's cooking this week? March 16th - March 23rd, 2026

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Jessica Wong
March 16, 2026

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“In an ecosystem full of noise, the most valuable opportunities still come from being in the right rooms with the right people.” - Yorkseed



🚀 Greetings Yorkseeders! Today’s hello is in Spanish: Hola.

What’s cooking this week on the Yorkseed radar?

We’re keeping busy in Austin during SXSW, where founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from around the world have gathered for a week of conversations, ideas, and unexpected opportunities.

To access links 🔗 for our global city hubs and conference hubs, visit:
👉 yorkseed.co/#about

As always, we only share carefully curated events for founders and investors in this newsletter.

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👉 Upcoming Yorkseed Events:
Austin: Yorkseed Passport Series : Founders + Investors Afternoon Social - March 16th
NYC: Spilling the Tea: Healthcare/Wellness Founder Edition - March 23rd

👉 Upcoming Yorkseed Partnered Events:
NYC: Speed Pitch: Guaranteed 1:1 Meetings With Investors - March 25th

👉 Upcoming Yorkseed Expert Series:
Virtual: Yorkseed Expert Session: Financial Readiness Before You Talk to Investors - March 16th
Virtual: Venture Vitality Health Tech Investor Virtual Roundtable - March 19th

🌎 Yorkseed Across the Ecosystem This Week

This past week Yorkseed was represented across several conversations spanning New York and Austin, as our founder Jessica Sophia Wong spoke at three events touching on venture ecosystems, leadership, and the realities of building companies.

The Handshake Summit & Leadership Gala — United Nations Week (New York)

During UN CSW70, Jessica joined UN Women, leaders and organizations at the Church Center of the United Nations to discuss the role of connection, collaboration, and leadership in advancing opportunity globally.

A key theme from the discussion:

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In a fragmented world, relationship capital matters more than ever. When the right people meet with purpose, conversations turn into partnerships.

Women Future Forward — Luminary @ Google (SXSW Austin)

At Women Future Forward, hosted by Luminary at Google’s downtown Austin campus, Jessica joined the Building While Flying fireside conversation alongside Autumn-Kyoko Cushman of ShiftRX and Michelle Adelman of Crossover Meats.

The session explored what it really looks like to build companies while navigating uncertainty, growth, and momentum.

One recurring theme from the discussion:

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Some of the most meaningful opportunities in venture do not begin with a pitch deck. They begin with conversations in the right rooms.

Hacking SXSW: The Broke Founders Gameplan

Jessica also joined Saleem Ahmad, Marc Nathan, Eddy Hernández, Jessica Price, Demetrius Harris, Youmie Jean Francois, and Jared Lerner for a conversation on how founders can navigate SXSW without spending thousands on official badges.

The session also revisited the origin story behind Yorkseed.

Back in SXSW 2023, Jessica created a simple spreadsheet listing side events around Austin after realizing the official SXSW badge cost over $1,000. That spreadsheet unexpectedly went viral, eventually evolving into what is now Yorkseed’s global venture network spanning more than 50 cities and over 100 events worldwide.

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Sometimes the biggest platforms start from the smallest experiments.

☕ Yorkseed Passport Series — SXSW Austin (Recap coming next week)

During SXSW we hosted several gatherings under the Yorkseed Passport Series, bringing together founders, investors, and operators across the city.

These events are designed to create smaller, more intentional spaces where real conversations can happen away from the noise of large conferences.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week.

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🌐 Yorkseed Platform Updates

For those who missed last week’s announcement, Yorkseed recently launched several new initiatives.

Yorkseed Website

Our updated website is now live:

The site reflects how Yorkseed has evolved from a simple SXSW side-event spreadsheet into a global venture ecosystem connecting founders, investors, and operators across 50+ international hubs and major tech conferences.

Yorkseed WhatsApp Public Channel

We also launched the Yorkseed WhatsApp public channel, where we share:

• Global tech week updates
• Curated venture events
• Founder and investor opportunities
• Conference ecosystem insights

This is currently the fastest way to stay updated as Yorkseed events and initiatives are announced.

Yorkseed Shop

We quietly launched the Yorkseed shop, releasing a limited set of merchandise inspired by the global venture ecosystem that has grown around the platform.

More items will be added gradually throughout the year.

🚀 What Yorkseed Is Building in 2026

Several projects are continuing to take shape this year.

Yorkseed Capital

We are developing Yorkseed Capital, focused on selective SPVs providing curated deal-by-deal access to early and growth-stage companies for qualified investors within the Yorkseed network.

Yorkseed Insider Investor Circle

Our private Investor Circle continues expanding as a trusted layer for LPs, family offices, venture funds, syndicates, and active capital allocators seeking curated deal flow and long-term relationships.

Yorkseed Summit

We are preparing the next edition of Yorkseed Summit, a flagship venture gathering designed to bring together founders, investors, and emerging fund managers in a high-signal environment focused on meaningful conversations.

Membership Layer

Yorkseed is also building toward a broader membership layer that will organize access, visibility, and collaboration across the global venture ecosystem.

🤝 Opportunities Within Yorkseed

As the ecosystem continues to grow, we are opening several opportunities across the platform.

Local Hub Directors

Yorkseed currently operates across 50+ global city and conference hubs, and we are looking for local hub directors interested in helping grow the ecosystem in their regions.

Yorkseed Summit Partners

We are currently exploring collaborations with:

• speakers
• sponsors
• ecosystem partners
• media partners

for the upcoming Yorkseed Summit.

Strategic Partnerships

Yorkseed welcomes partnerships with venture platforms, coworking spaces, innovation organizations, service providers, and global brands interested in supporting founder and investor ecosystems.

🌍 Sponsor Yorkseed @ SXSW Austin

Yorkseed is hosting exclusive Passport Series events during SXSW Austin in March 2026 — bringing together top founders, investors, and innovators.

Want to showcase your brand?
Reach out to [email protected]

Let’s make SXSW unforgettable.

There may still be a few last-minute additions to the Yorkseed SXSW Passport Series, so please check https://luma.com/yorkseed for the most up-to-date information. If you are interested in co-hosting a Yorkseed Passport Series event, please email [email protected]

👉 Yorkseed SXSW Original Master Side Event List
👉 Yorkseed SXSW Group Chat

Monaco F1 Private Capital Opportunity

Yorkseed is currently working with partners on a HNWI private hospitality event during Miami FI, and Monaco F1 2026.

The gathering brings together a curated group of family offices, high net worth individuals, luxury brand principals, collectors, and international founders for a series of invitation-only experiences during the race weekend.

There are capital sponsorship opportunities available, as well as guest participation for those interested in attending the program.

Participation is private and selective, and further details are shared upon request.

If you are interested in joining or exploring sponsorship involvement, please reach out directly.

📩 Email [email protected] for more information.

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🏠 We’re already thinking ahead to SXSW 2026 and exploring the possibility of launching a Yorkseed House. If you’d like to be involved as a partner, sponsor, or collaborator, email [email protected] with “Yorkseed House SXSW 2026.”

If you would like to collaborate or sponsor us, please write me at [email protected] 

👉 Apply to Sponsor a Yorkseed Hub or Weekly Edition: https://forms.gle/tgit6QhoPJWP2tLYA

Access to our local hubs is restricted to founders, investors, executives, or individuals actively involved in the local tech innovation sector or frequently visiting the local city for work. Interested to become a Yorkseeder ? Join your local city hubs today! (Approval required) Paris, New York City, Austin | San Antonio, Chicago, Miami, D.C., Los Angeles, Bay Area, Hong Kong, Lisbon, Sydney, Munich, Berlin, Helsinki, London, Singapore, São Paulo, Buenos Aires | Rio, Toronto, Montreal, Tel Aviv, UAE, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Dublin, Zurich, Milan, Global Hub (International)

Our Conference Groups are for conferences goers to share invites, arrange meetups and set meetings specifically for Founders + Investors + Tech Executives focus only. We also provide a spreadsheet of non-badge holder master side event list for all conference goers! We believe everyone should have access to all the top notch side events without paying a premium price!

Yorkseed is going places, and with your generous donations, we can ensure it continues to flourish. Your support will enable us to maintain and enhance the platform, bringing even more value to our community. Please consider making a DONATION today to help us keep Yorkseed running smoothly. $25 goes a long way! ❤️

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yorkseed.co/#about

WE NEED DONATION! If you enjoy our resources, please consider donating to Yorkseed! So I can keep Yorkseed running and bring you guys more exclusive content and networks!

March 16th - March 23rd, 2026

NYC hub

We're managing the New York City Tech Events Calendar and welcome all tech and venture-related event submissions! 🚀🎉

NYC Tech Events · Events Calendar

View and subscribe to events from NYC Tech Events on Luma. The NYC Tech & Venture Events Calendar by Yorkseed is an open platform for discovering and sharing tech events in New York City. Submit your events and connect with the community!

lu.ma/Newyorktechevents

Bay Area hub

Hard Things  - 3/16 

WE NEED DONATION! If you enjoy our resources, please consider donating to Yorkseed! So I can keep Yorkseed running and bring you guys more exclusive content and networks!

Austin / San Antonio hub 

Yorkseed ORIGINAL Unofficial SXSW 2026 Austin March Master Side Event List 3/9-3/20

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d-maOelsjyCU6DcqotWkUtNOG89WNdw4-qX0vT8AsrY/edit?usp=sharing

Chicago hub

Washington D.C. hub

Boston

We're managing the Washington DC Tech Events Calendar and welcome all tech and venture-related event submissions! 🚀🎉

Washington DC Tech Events · Events Calendar

View and subscribe to events from Washington DC Tech Events on Luma.

lu.ma/DCtechevents

Los Angeles hub

Miami hub

Amsterdam hub 

Cannes hub

Paris hub

The CTO Table | Paris 🇫🇷 - 3/19

Dublin hub

London hub

Zurich hub

Milan hub

Munich hub

Berlin hub

Helsinki hub

Stockholm hub

Copenhagen hub

Montreal hub

Toronto hub

ChaiTech Den 6 - 3/23 

São Paulo | Rio hub

Buenos Aires hub

Mexico City hub

UAE hub

Tel Aviv hub

Hong Kong hub

Singapore hub

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia hub

Sydney hub

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Message from the Yorkseed House ...

Our WhatsApp Global hubs are where we will be strictly sharing special events that are happening around the local city related to Founders + Investors + Tech Executives focus only.

Our WhatsApp Conference Groups are for conferences goers to share invites, arrange meetups and set meetings specifically for Founders + Investors + Tech Executives focus only. We also provide a spreadsheet of non-badge holder master side event list for all conference goers! We believe everyone should have access to all the top notch side events without paying a premium price!

Looking for volunteers to run some of these hubs. Paris, New York City, Austin | San Antonio, Miami, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Bay Area, Hong Kong, Lisbon, Sydney, Dublin, Munich, Berlin, Paris, Helsinki, London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Singapore, GIFT City, São Paulo | Rio, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Malaysia, Zurich, Milan,Tel Aviv, International Hub (All Other Cities). Some people already interested in some of them, though I do need more! If you are from a city that is not on the list and are interested in creating a local hub, please reach out to me!

What does a local hub volunteer / co-organizer do?

  • Run a YorkseedTM event once a month. It must be Founders + Investors + Tech Executives focus. I am open to all sort of events from happy hours to panels, or even demo nights. To make it easier, it can be a co-branded event with another company.

  • Collect mailing list, YorkseedTM database building from all the attendees. Partnership, investor or collaboration opportunities for YS.

  • Feed me any local events you know will be coming up in the local city, and I will include them the newsletter.

The perks of being a local hub volunteer? You are exposed to high-level individuals, and infinite opportunities will come your way!

Sounds exciting for you? Write me at  [email protected] / Jessica Sophia Wong

❤️ Join our database 👉 https://forms.gle/C8uQChh41JknpxPYA

I am in a process of curating a several exclusive mailing list, all the collected information is private and will not be shared. What do I do with it? Exclusive event invites, founders + investors matching from different sectors and some other cool stuff.

If you would like to register in our public database, please fill out the Google form above and select the part where you provide your consent to be on the public list.

Interested to sponsor this newsletter or partner on in-person events in NYC or one of the local hubs, write me at : [email protected] 

We added a new Yorkseed General Support Group! This is general support system for anyone in the idea stage, early stage, or facing hardship while building your startups. In this group you’ll meet other technical people or entrepreneurs who face challenges. You are not alone in this journey.

Founders looking to raise or sell / Investors - looking for deal flow / Executives looking to work together

I like to invite you to fill out our new Yorkseed's Founder and Investor Submission Form. https://forms.gle/QPekQGaAAqPkonby7

Yorkseed Founders looking to raise or sell / Investors - looking for deal flow / Executives looking to work together, please fill out our submission form.forms.gle/1TZ2cGgvepHuSe678

Yorkseed curates and maintains a live database of high-signal side events hosted alongside major global tech conferences. Designed for founders, investors, and operators, the spreadsheet helps you navigate key venture moments — from invite-only salons to curated ecosystem gatherings. Stay ahead of the conference noise. Access the rooms that matter.