Built in Person: How Great Companies Scale IRL

The best companies aren’t built entirely behind a screen. Join us for an evening bringing together founders, operators, and real estate professionals to talk about what it actually takes to scale a company in the physical world — from building culture and teams in person to finding the right office and planning for long-term growth. We’ll start with drinks and networking, followed by a short founder-focused conversation featuring perspectives on: Why in-person matters: How companies are using physical spaces to strengthen culture, accelerate iteration, and build better teams Scaling IRL: Lessons from founders who have grown teams, offices, and real-world operations across multiple markets Finding the right space: CBRE on navigating leases, subleases, flex space, and choosing an office you can grow into — not immediately grow out of The unfiltered founder perspective: Apprenticeship, speed of iteration, culture debt, and the things that are sometimes unfashionable to say out loud After the conversation, stick around for food, drinks, and plenty of time to connect. Whether you’re a founder thinking about your first office, scaling into your next one, or a real estate professional looking to connect with growing companies, this is a chance to meet the people building — and supporting — the next generation of great companies. Schedule: 6:00 PM — Drinks + arrivals 7:00 PM — Founder conversation / workshop 7:30 PM — Food + networking 8:00 PM — Open mingling + connections 9:00 PM — Wrap-up