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Welcome back to GenZtea's Newsletter, where I break down trends, industries, and tech with a Gen Z lens. I'm Natalie Neptune and I'm so happy you're here.
NYC Tech Week is in ONE WEEK and I have been cooking.
here's everything we have going on:
Community Partners
What I Need Help With for NY Tech Week
Here's how to get involved with our events:
NYC Tech Week is almost here (June 2–6) — and the numbers don't lie.
394 students have RSVPed for the Anti-Career Fair. 297 of them are actively job hunting. 287 want office hours with founders. 258 founders and creators are coming to the Gen Z Founder + Creator Mixer. Here's how you can be part of it:
Hiring Gen Z or early-career talent? 394 RSVPs and counting, 297 actively looking for jobs, split across technical, non-technical, and both. Sign up to pitch your company for 5 minutes at the Anti-Career Fair on June 2nd. Reply to this email to lock in your spot.
GenZtea is a Community Partner for NYTW's Closing Yacht Party on Sunday, June 7th, hosted by Tavern Community and The Neo Club! Last year's party had 5k+ RSVPs and 1k+ attendees. Learn more and register here: https://luma.com/yachtparty1. Use Promo Code: GENZ26 for a 10% discount
Got an office in NYC? We need a venue for an afterparty from 5–7 PM ET on June 2nd after the Anti-Career Fair. Co-host with us and get in front of a crowd of Gen Z founders, students, and early-career talent during the most active week in NYC tech. Reply to this email.
Want to volunteer? We need volunteers for both the Gen Z Founder + Creator Mixer and the Anti-Career Fair. Perfect if you're new, introverted, or just want a low-key way to meet people without the awkward small talk. Reply to this email to sign up.
Career creators — this one's for you. 287 attendees already said yes to office hours with founders. Bring your camera, do live interviews, host office hours with students and early-career talent. You set your own hours, show up for as long as you want. Reply to this email.
Brands — want to feed the future workforce? 394 RSVPs, 200+ students in-person, graduating between 2024–2029. Food sponsorship = direct visibility with the Gen Z talent pipeline. Reply to this email to learn more.
Other Events + Resources I Found
What Does GenZtea Actually Do?
We get this question a lot! While we're known for our exclusive IRL events and newsletter, GenZtea LLC offers a full range of services to help brands authentically connect with the Gen Z startup community.
GenZtea LLC Services
Gen Z Consulting & Advisory - Strategic consulting and ongoing advisory roles on reaching, engaging, and building authentic relationships with Gen Z consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. From product development insights to workplace culture recommendations and long-term strategic guidance.
LinkedIn Influencer Marketing - Leverage Natalie’s personal LinkedIn network and authentic Gen Z voice to amplify your brand message to founders, creators, and investors in the startup ecosystem.
Sponsored LinkedIn Content - Strategic paid posts on our personal LinkedIn account to reach our engaged professional network with your brand messaging and thought leadership content.
Speaking Engagements - Book Natalie Neptune for keynote presentations and panel discussions on the future of work, Gen Z in the workplace, startup ecosystems, and community building at your corporate events or conferences.
LinkedIn Workshops - Custom workshops for your team on LinkedIn strategy, personal branding, and professional networking specifically tailored for reaching and engaging Gen Z professionals.
Tech Event Strategy & Execution - Full-service event planning and execution for tech networking events, panel discussions, and community gatherings that authentically connect with the Gen Z demographic.
GenZtea Event Sponsorship Opportunities - Partner with us through financial sponsorship, venue partnerships, or product gifting (CPG & food) for our exclusive networking events.
Ready to work together? Reach out to [email protected] to discuss how GenZtea can help amplify your brand in the Gen Z startup community.
