Build the company.
Craft the connections.
The Crafted Series brings founders, investors, and builders into one room for a morning of sharp insight, real conversation, and something most networking events forget: making something together.
A little about why I created this series...
I launched the Crafted Series in 2026 at Tech Week because I quickly saw something missing as a founder and angel investor in this ecosystem. I kept walking into rooms built for pitching, meeting, and bumping phones, and I kept wanting more space for real information and real conversation.
I realized the thing that made Stitch Up successful could solve this. That missing piece was crafting. Yes, actual crafting, as an anchor tool to create a different type of room.
That's what I do best: create space for people to create. In this case, it's creating connection and impact moments together as founders and funders.
Sure, "crafting" does a heavy lift.
But the truth is, we are all crafting this journey, this ecosystem, together.
What Every Event Includes
Breakfast & real networking. No phone-bumping required.
Expert-led content. Firesides, panels, and workshops with operators and investors who’ve done it. Real information shared. No gatekeeping here.
Guided connection. Structured time to meet the right people & actu.ally connect
Craft & Connect. Close out with the GoSadi Stitch Club craft session. No experience needed. Just bring your hands.
So welcome to the Crafted Series where we help you craft a better journey.
CHECK OUT THE CRAFTED SERIES SO FAR…
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Community as Capital
Now more than ever - investors are watching how founders build community, and how to build one people keep showing up for. Let’s talk about it!
Featuring fireside chat with Jaclyn Johnson, founder of Create & Cultivate and Cherub.
Followed by a panel discussion featuring:
Brett Perlmutter; Founder of Bulletpitch, Partner at NextWave NYC
Gwen Wiscount; Co-Founder & COO At Fabrik
Michelene Wilkerson; Platform Manager Visible Hands
Samantha Brunson; Founder Bobble Club House, Yes & Social, Community & Marketing at GoSadition text goes here
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Crafting Connections Through Events
How to turn a meetup into a community people keep coming back to. A hands-on lab with Forbes 30 Under 30 event builder Umama Kibria.
Fireside chat with Michele Costa & Max Rivera.
🎤 Max Rivera, General Partner & Founder, GHOST Angels
🎤 Michele Costa, NYC Community Builder, GoSadi & Stitch Up Events
⚡ Lightning Talks from several veteran community builders & events hosts.🎤 Lenny An, Founder, 5 Borough Games & Dumpling Dude
🎤 Erica Hanson, Founder, Coffee & Career Transitions NYC
🎤 Sabrina Romviel, NY Community Manager, Chief -