New York runs on proximity — capital, operators, press and customers sit inside a few square miles, and that density is exactly why the signal gets buried. Across fintech, AI, health and media, Ascent Valley runs curated, in-person events — networking nights, pitch events, mixers and demo nights — where founders, investors, operators and builders actually meet. Verified in the room, matched by stage and focus, and kept connected across the network long after the night.