UGLY TALK: CREATORS AND BRANDS OPEN MIC & MIXER

You’ve never been to a mixer like this one.

Forget the highlight reel. Forget the rehearsed pitch and the superhero LinkedIn post. For one night, NYC founders are trading all of that for the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Founders get on stage and share the pivotal moment — the deal that fell through, the product that missed the mark, the investor call that went sideways, the quiet decision to start over, or the messy lesson that changed everything.

7 minutes each. Vulnerable. A little embarrassing. Funnier than you’d expect. Every story is a lesson somebody paid full price for.

You sit back. You laugh. Maybe wince. Then catch yourself nodding. By the time the mixer kicks in, the networking dance is dead. You’re just catching up with people you actually want to know.

🎯 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's Getting In This Room

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-in

Arrive, grab a drink, and settle into the room

45 minutes, Ugly Talk Solo

Four alumni stories, 7 minutes each

Short audience Q&A between stories

15 minutes, Transition

Let the room reset before the mixer kicks in

60 minutes, Mixer

The real conversations start once the stories land

Host:

Jesse Multani - Founder

Jesse Multani is a founder based in NYC building to support creators.

Who's Backing This

Brooklyn Art Haus

Brooklyn Art Haus (BAH), is an arts organization that premiers new and innovative productions. For our artistic community, our mission is to serve as an incubator, social environment, and performance space built for the longevity and success of artists and companies that maintain high standards and take risks with their projects. Audiences will experience the best of Brooklyn art, as well as the beauty of our international community of artists and production companies. From inspiring artistic experiences, to delicious food and drink, to events and devising space, we invite you to make Brooklyn Art Haus your new home for the arts in New York City!

GREY Journal – Media partner spotlighting modern entrepreneurs (featured on Apple News + Google News).

​⭐ 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.

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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.

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If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, please refrain from attending the event.

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