UGLY TALK ALUMNI: OPEN MIC + MIXER

Four Ugly Talk alumni. Each with a you-cannot-make-this-up story that changed the way they build. The miss. The mess. The call that looked right until it absolutely was not. These are the stories that come out after the third drink. The ones with enough detail to be true and enough embarrassment to be useful. You sit back. You laugh. Maybe even wince. Then you catch yourself nodding, and you don't even know when you started. Somewhere in between, the strangers stopped being strangers. By the time the mixer starts, your go-to networking dance doesn't work here anymore. You're just catching up with old friends. 🎯 Why You Should Attend Hear the version founders do not post, polish, or save for the panel circuit. Get the lesson without paying full tuition for the mistake. Feel the room loosen up in real time. Once one person tells the truth, everybody else can stop auditioning. Stay for a mixer that actually works, because the small talk is already dead by then. 🙋 Who You’ll Meet Founders who are actively building. Not circling the idea. Not talking about someday. People at an inflection point. Ready to make a move, make a decision, or change something real. Builders who believe collaboration still matters, and that the best shortcut is someone telling the truth. Founders who are open-handed with what they have learned and curious enough to learn from someone else. Run of Show 30 minutes, Check-inArrive, grab a drink, and settle into the room 45 minutes, Ugly Talk SoloFour alumni stories, 7 minutes each Short audience Q&A between stories 15 minutes, TransitionLet the room reset before the mixer kicks in 60 minutes, MixerThe real conversations start once the stories land 🤝 Who's Backing This Resident Company Club - Resident is what the modern office should be: a curated place where the right environment drives your company's values, culture, and performance. While others sell desks and Wi-Fi, we build communities. While others focus on amenities, we focus on the people who matter most: your peers, collaborators, and the connections that will define your company's future. GREY Journal – Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (featured on Apple News + Google News). 🤝 Venue Partner Resident Company Club - Resident is what the modern office should be: a curated place where the right environment drives your company's values, culture, and performance. While others sell desks and Wi-Fi, we build communities. While others focus on amenities, we focus on the people who matter most: your peers, collaborators, and the connections that will define your company's future. ⭐ About Ugly Talk: Started in 2019, Ugly Talk has been transforming business setbacks into breakthrough “aha!” moments by hosting unfiltered, no-nonsense events where battle-tested entrepreneurs share their raw lessons and insights. With a growing presence in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Miami, we’ve built a vibrant community of thousands of founders and industry leaders making a profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. Official Website: UglyTalk.com 🗣📢 Important Notice for Ugly Talk Attendees Admission & Confirmation Attendance is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email along with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared as the event approaches. Code of Conduct By attending, you agree to: Maintain respect and professionalism, adhering to all venue rules, policies, and applicable laws. Refrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording. Report any violations to the event hosts immediately. Violations may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations. Liability & Risk Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. The event organizers, hosts, sponsors, and venue are not liable for personal injury, lost or stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred during the event. Media Consent By attending, you grant the event organizers and affiliated entities the right to capture, use, and distribute photos, videos, and audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, and other lawful purposes, including digital and print media, advertising, and social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials and release all claims related to their use. Communications By registering, you agree to receive marketing and promotional communications from Ugly Talk and its co-hosts, partners, and sponsors. You may unsubscribe at any time. Agreement If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event. Official Event Page: [Link]