Join Me at the Hardware Founders NYC Mixer

I'll be hosting our upcoming Hardware Founders meetup in Manhattan, and I'd really love for you to join us! Building physical products in New York is an incredible journey, but it can get isolating when most tech events around town focus purely on software. That’s why we’re putting together a casual, high-value gathering for people who actually build physical things.

I’ve reserved a few benches for us at Houston Hall, and I'll be there running the floor, making introductions, and making sure everyone leaves with useful connections. Event Details & Registration

Event Detail	Information
Event Name	Hardware Founders Manhattan Mixer
Location	Houston Hall, 222 W Houston St, New York, NY 10014
On-Site Host	Mohammed Abid Ali and Chris Flynn
Presented By	Hardware Founders (Chris Flynn & Mohammed Abid Ali)
Sponsor	Flynn Product Design
Target Audience	Hardware Founders, Physical Product Builders, Industrial Designers, & Hardware Engineers
Access Requirement	Host Approval Required (Dedicated to Physical Product Builders)

Registration Details: To ensure the gathering remains tailored to physical product development, registration is designed for active hardware creators and founders. I’ll be running the floor and facilitating introductions throughout the evening.

Request Your Spot on Luma What to Expect When You Show Up

We aren't doing formal speeches, presentations, or awkward elevator pitches. The goal is simple: pull up a seat, grab a drink, and talk about the actual reality of making hardware.

Here is what we’re setting up: Bench Demos: Got an early 3D print, a circuit board, or a finished product? Bring it along! Slap it on the table so people can check out your design and share feedback.

• Stage-Matched Connections: Whether you're working on your first prototype or scaling up factory production, I’ll help introduce you to people navigating the exact same phase.

• Real Conversations: A space to chat about supplier lead times, factory calls, shipping logistics, and the stuff that rarely makes it onto LinkedIn. Why Physical Product Builders Need Their Own Space in NYC

  
  

  Software and hardware both power modern tech, but building physical products comes with a completely different set of rules.
  

  When you run into an issue in software, you can usually push an update in a few minutes. In hardware, a minor tweak can mean re-tooling an injection mold, waiting weeks for shipping, or reworking a bill of materials (BOM).
  

  When hardware founders go to general tech meetups, they often spend half their time explaining why physical inventory takes time and capital. Having a dedicated space for hardware creators changes that:
  

  • Smarter Sourcing: You get to trade notes on contract manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics partners with founders who have already tested them.

  • Testing & QA Realities: Talk through thermal testing, regulatory approvals (like FCC or CE), and factory quality checks with engineers who have been through the process.

  • Better Unit Economics: Get practical feedback on packaging dimensions, manufacturing yields, and margin structures before committing to expensive production runs. Part of a Global Community
    

    This NYC mixer is part of the broader Hardware Founders community. We run local chapters in cities like San Francisco, London, Toronto, and Hong Kong, alongside monthly virtual meetups to keep physical product creators connected globally. If you are building consumer electronics, IoT devices, medical devices, robotics, or any physical product here in New York, you belong in this room.
    

    Pull up a bench with us at Houston Hall, bring your prototypes, and let’s connect.
    

    

    Frequently Asked Questions About Hardware Founders NYC
    

    Who should attend the Hardware Founders Manhattan Mixer?

    This event is tailored for physical product founders, hardware engineers, industrial designers, and executives building consumer electronics, IoT devices, medical hardware, robotics, or hardtech products.
    

    How do I find the group when I arrive at Houston Hall?

    We have reserved benches set up inside Houston Hall. Look out for me when you walk in, I’ll be greeting guests, running the meetup, and making introductions throughout the night.
    

    Can I bring my physical product prototype to the event?

    Yes, absolutely! I strongly encourage you to bring your physical prototypes, early-stage designs, or production units to share with the group for friendly feedback and community discussion.
    

    How does Hardware Founders support physical product creators globally?

    Hardware Founders connects physical product creators through regional chapters across key global hubs, including New York, San Francisco, London, Toronto, and Hong Kong, complemented by monthly virtual gatherings that keep our international hardware network connected. Conclusion Building a physical product business in New York City comes with its own distinct rhythm, timeline, and physical realities. While the journey from initial CAD design to mass factory production demands resilience, you don't have to navigate supply chains, component sourcing, or manufacturing decisions alone.

    By surrounding yourself with a community of peers who speak the language of bill of materials, unit economics, and physical testing, you gain access to a practical support network that can help streamline your growth and avoid costly pitfalls.
    

    Whether you're holding your very first 3D-printed prototype or shipping container loads across the globe, I look forward to welcoming you to Houston Hall. Pull up a seat at our reserved benches, bring your hardware, and let’s build the future of physical products together.
    

    Request your spot on Luma today Space is limited to ensure high-quality, focused conversations for active hardware builders. See you there!