NYC Founders Forum with infra.nyc and MongoDB

MongoDB and infra.nyc are bringing back the Founders Forum for year two — an intimate, invite-only evening built for the founders and engineers actually shaping AI's future in New York. Held right on the heels of MongoDB's .local NYC, it's a chance to connect with and learn from some of the sharpest minds in the industry. We’ll be joined by Zachary Smith, co-founder & CEO of Datum and previously co-founder of Packet, acquired by Equinix for $335M, for a fireside conversation. We’ll talk about Zac’s journey building and exiting infrastructure companies, what AI changes about starting and scaling a company, and the infrastructure constraints that come with it. We’ll also get into the future of networking and why the internet needs an upgrade for the AI era. 💥🗓️ What to Expect 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Arrivals, drinks & networking 🥂 6:30 – 7:00 PM: Fireside with Zachary Smith 🔥 7:00 – 8:30 PM: Happy hour, passed apps, & networking 🍸 About infra.nycinfra.nyc is a private community of senior infrastructure engineers, engineering leaders, and technical founders shaping the future of software infrastructure through curated events and technical discussions in New York and San Francisco. Founded by Megan Reynolds, the community brings together experienced practitioners from leading technology companies to exchange ideas, solve complex systems challenges, and build meaningful professional connections.