Ugly Talk

About

Ugly Talk is a New York-based event organizer established in 2026. The group focuses on bringing local professionals together to discuss difficult and candid topics around building ventures. By hosting interactive gatherings throughout the city, the organization centers its discussions on authentic business experiences, including the practical realities and setbacks encountered along the operational path.

What they run

The organization has arranged four total gatherings across New York, including three meetups and one mixer. Having completed three past sessions, the calendar features an upcoming meetup titled UGLY TALK: FAILURE IS KEY TO SUCCESS, scheduled for November 2, 2026. Their programming leans heavily into structured meetup formats complemented by informal social mixers.

Who attends

Attendees are primarily startup founders, operators, and professionals within the New York ecosystem who want straightforward discussions about the hurdles of running a business. The audience is drawn to peer-level conversations on failure and resilience rather than standard celebratory pitches, using both the focused meetup sessions and social mixers to connect over candid operational experiences.

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Upcoming events

Past events