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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
We went to an exclusive NYC Tech Week happy hour. Here's a peek inside the boozy rooftop event.
We spent the evening at a rooftop happy hour during NYC's Tech Week. Between chats about AI and landing a job, a guest told us getting on the list felt like high school. Here are photos from the event, from the tiny hors d'oeuvres to the views. At 6 pm on Monday evening, the two of us joined a small mob of other Tech Week hopefuls in the lobby of IBM's New York City headquarters, right off of Madison Square Park. We were all waiting to get into the same event: a rooftop happy hour full of Big Tech employees, founders, and free champagne. Not everyone in the lobby made it past the snaking check-in line, though. We passed a duo in the lobby pleading with an event organizer, who was patiently repeating that their Partiful invites said "pending" instead of "accepted," and that the happy hour was at capacity. (Sorry, Apple Invites, but it seems like most Tech Week hosts are Partiful people.) It appears we weren't the only ones who got an ego bump from making it onto the guest list. One attendee told us it felt like trying to get into high school parties — except this time, he actually got past the door. Once safely on the roof, we sampled comically small hors d'oeuvres and chatted about AI, landing a tech job, dating in New York, and more AI. Here's an inside look at the boozy affair, complete with a photo of the cocktail list that the bartender kindly pretended wasn't weird for us to take. The invite said 'this is the rooftop to be on during NYC Tech Week' and we agreed. The cocktail reception took place at Le Jardin, 28 floors above the city at IBM's new headquarters in New York City. The event was co-hosted by IBM, Tech:NYC, Union Square Ventures, and HumanX. The drinks were flowing. Waiters were constantly walking by with trays of spicy margaritas and champagne. There were also three bar stations located on the rooftop. Snacks included a mushroom tart and macarons. Our first snack was salmon on pumpernickel, and we actually enjoyed the bite-size portion, since we didn't have to pause conversations to eat. Other offerings included a mushroom tart, macaroons, and a cream puff-looking dessert. Guests spanned sectors across the tech industry. We got a panoramic view of Manhattan We had our choice of wines We were offered champagne at the door, but could also choose from a range of wine and cocktail options. Glasses disappeared from the bar throughout the night. We met several guests from out of town One attendee came from Boston and another was in town from Canada. Both said they come to New York City at least twice a month for work. The sun set over Manhattan
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Axios HQ & Qwoted Partner to Transform Data-Driven Storytelling
NEW YORK, NY - May 19, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Qwoted, the network for newsmakers, connecting thousands of journalists with experts and brands, is excited to announce a new partnership with Axios HQ, the company known for its innovative Smart Brevity(R) communication methodology. As a kickoff to their ongoing collaboration, the two organizations will host a Tech Week 2025 event on June 5 in New York City. As part of Qwoted's Media Mixer series, the event will bring together leading voices in PR, business, and media to build relationships and connect with tech leaders and venture capitalists. Qwoted CEO Dan Simon noted the partnership's benefits: 'Our mission has always been to empower communication professionals and journalists with tools that make their work easier and more impactful. Our partnership with Axios HQ is an important step toward this goal by integrating their communication methodologies into our innovative tech. I can't think of a better time to launch this partnership than NYC Tech Week.' Axios HQ CMO Chris Willis added, 'At Axios HQ, we're committed to simplifying and elevating communication. That makes Qwoted a natural partner for us. This collaboration is a win-win for the entire ecosystem, and we're excited to introduce it during Tech Week.' The organizations' affiliation will continue throughout 2025, providing Qwoted users access to Axios HQ's Smart Brevity(R) tools during the pitching process. At the same time, Axios HQ will begin incorporating Qwoted's data into its editorial pipeline to inform its strategies and storytelling capabilities. Together, Qwoted and Axios HQ are setting a new standard for how PR professionals pitch and how companies create stories in a rapidly evolving industry. About Qwoted Qwoted uses innovative technology to connect PR professionals and journalists, making it easier to create better stories together. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of media and communications professionals, Qwoted offers valuable insights and tools to empower the PR and media community. Learn more at About Axios HQ Axios HQ helps organizations communicate more effectively - with software, training, and editorial consulting. Our team has merged a decade of Axios and Axios HQ's human expertise, proprietary data, and comms best practices with cutting-edge AI, all proven to help any leader strengthen internal comms, better achieve business goals, and amplify workforce connection. Nearly 1,000 organizations trust Axios HQ for their vital communications, from American Airlines and bp to the University of South Carolina and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Built for communicators by communicators - Axios HQ breaks through. For more information, or to schedule a demo, visit Media Contact Liz Sweeney Public Relations Manager Qwoted [email protected] View the original release on
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Axios HQ & Qwoted Partner to Transform Data-Driven Storytelling
NEW YORK, NY - May 19, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Qwoted, the network for newsmakers, connecting thousands of journalists with experts and brands, is excited to announce a new partnership with Axios HQ, the company known for its innovative Smart Brevity(R) communication methodology. As a kickoff to their ongoing collaboration, the two organizations will host a Tech Week 2025 event on June 5 in New York City. As part of Qwoted's Media Mixer series, the event will bring together leading voices in PR, business, and media to build relationships and connect with tech leaders and venture capitalists. Qwoted CEO Dan Simon noted the partnership's benefits: "Our mission has always been to empower communication professionals and journalists with tools that make their work easier and more impactful. Our partnership with Axios HQ is an important step toward this goal by integrating their communication methodologies into our innovative tech. I can't think of a better time to launch this partnership than NYC Tech Week." Axios HQ CMO Chris Willis added, "At Axios HQ, we're committed to simplifying and elevating communication. That makes Qwoted a natural partner for us. This collaboration is a win-win for the entire ecosystem, and we're excited to introduce it during Tech Week." The organizations' affiliation will continue throughout 2025, providing Qwoted users access to Axios HQ's Smart Brevity(R) tools during the pitching process. At the same time, Axios HQ will begin incorporating Qwoted's data into its editorial pipeline to inform its strategies and storytelling capabilities. Together, Qwoted and Axios HQ are setting a new standard for how PR professionals pitch and how companies create stories in a rapidly evolving industry. About Qwoted Qwoted uses innovative technology to connect PR professionals and journalists, making it easier to create better stories together. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of media and communications professionals, Qwoted offers valuable insights and tools to empower the PR and media community. Learn more at About Axios HQ Axios HQ helps organizations communicate more effectively - with software, training, and editorial consulting. Our team has merged a decade of Axios and Axios HQ's human expertise, proprietary data, and comms best practices with cutting-edge AI, all proven to help any leader strengthen internal comms, better achieve business goals, and amplify workforce connection. Nearly 1,000 organizations trust Axios HQ for their vital communications, from American Airlines and bp to the University of South Carolina and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Built for communicators by communicators - Axios HQ breaks through. For more information, or to schedule a demo, visit Media ContactLiz SweeneyPublic Relations ManagerQwoted press@ View the original release on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
