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We’re both founders. Lyvia builds Folio, Selina builds Bubble Lab (YC W26), and like most founders in SF, we spend a lot of time at events.
But we kept wishing there were more events where you could actually learn something useful from someone who had done it before, ask them real questions, and meet other founders without the usual networking awkwardness.
So that’s what we started building: small, practical workshops led by founders, for founders, usually somewhere we’d actually want to hang out.
Turns out, a lot of other founders were looking for the same thing.
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“so grateful that we got to debut Founders on Tap in New York City with THE one and only Claire Zau 🥺🗽”
“I went from barely knowing anyone after just moving to NYC, to co-hosting an event with 500+ RSVPs (ALL IN THE SPAN OF 1 MONTH).”
“Fundraising as a woman isn't harder because we're softer but because the process is built differently. Can we finally agree on that?”
“On Monday night, inside a darling 111-year-old bar in downtown SF, Magan Chin shared exactly how she grew an audience of 100,000+ followers and brought 100,000 users to her startup, Fig, through UGC and organic content.”
“Two nights ago, we hosted “How to Prompt Like a Designer” with Kathy Wang. Here are some of my takeaways to help your apps not look like another AI coded, purple gradient lookalike lol.”
“Over the weekend, the European Startup Embassy hosted Founders on Tap for 120+ founders. Alongside Aggie Krajewska and Sebastian Scott, we shared lessons from moving to the Bay to build our companies.”
“First time speaking at a bar. Am I officially a rockstar now? 🎸 What an honor to give my first talk at Founders on Tap.”
“She talked about how she got into investing when she was just 25, and how her first check was only $1,000.”
“Spent last evening at the Founders on Tap workshop on founder-led content as their inaugural event of New York chapter, and it was worth showing up for.”
“i came to san francisco to beat our competition... but the best ones ended up helping me.”
“Communities are popping up EVERYWHERE these days, and there's a reason behind it. Come hear me yap all about it at Founders on Tap.”
“Moving to San Francisco can feel like drinking from a firehose. Over 120 founders came together to learn from Aggie Krajewska, Rachael Annabelle Yong, and Sebastian Scott.”
“Two nights ago, we hosted “How to Prompt Like a Designer” with Kathy Wang. Here are some of my takeaways to help your apps not look like another AI coded, purple gradient lookalike lol.”
“Startup workshops in bars - what an amazing concept brought to life by Lyvia Chapman! Magan Chin was an absolute star, sharing all the meaty, practical things that actually work for her when building an online presence.”
“Fundraising as a woman isn't harder because we're softer but because the process is built differently. Can we finally agree on that?”
“Day 1 of the week and I think I already have my crown 👑 for my favorite event.”
“We hosted a summer solstice DJ party for founders. 414 people applied to attend — around 100 founders and builders showed up to celebrate the longest day of the year.”
“Six months ago we moved to San Francisco. On Sunday I was on a panel about “Breaking into SF” in front of ~200 founders and builders.”
“Last night I heard an awesome talk from Selina Li about community building. She's an amazing presenter, with great energy, and clear actionable takeaways.”
“What happens when 80 founders, operators, and investors walk into a bar? The best startup secrets are shared over drinks and not at networking events.”
“The best startup advice I've heard lately didn't happen on a panel. It happened in a 111-year-old bar in San Francisco.”
“We hosted a summer solstice DJ party for founders. 414 people applied to attend — around 100 founders and builders showed up to celebrate the longest day of the year.”
“On Monday night, inside a darling 111-year-old bar in downtown SF, Magan Chin shared exactly how she grew an audience of 100,000+ followers and brought 100,000 users to her startup, Fig, through UGC and organic content.”
“The whole thing felt like a summer camp night for founders — we ended up dancing until like 11pm.”
“What happens when 80 founders, operators, and investors walk into a bar? The best startup secrets are shared over drinks and not at networking events.”
“The best startup advice I've heard lately didn't happen on a panel. It happened in a 111-year-old bar in San Francisco.”
“The whole thing felt like a summer camp night for founders — we ended up dancing until like 11pm.”
“Had a great time cohosting an OpenClaw hangout — thanks to everyone who came out and made the sunny afternoon so special!”
“We hosted a summer solstice DJ party for founders. 414 people applied to attend — around 100 founders and builders showed up to celebrate the longest day of the year.”
“The best startup advice I've heard lately didn't happen on a panel. It happened in a 111-year-old bar in San Francisco.”
“so grateful that we got to debut Founders on Tap in New York City with THE one and only Claire Zau 🥺🗽”
“I went from barely knowing anyone after just moving to NYC, to co-hosting an event with 500+ RSVPs (ALL IN THE SPAN OF 1 MONTH).”
“Fundraising as a woman isn't harder because we're softer but because the process is built differently. Can we finally agree on that?”
“On Monday night, inside a darling 111-year-old bar in downtown SF, Magan Chin shared exactly how she grew an audience of 100,000+ followers and brought 100,000 users to her startup, Fig, through UGC and organic content.”
“Two nights ago, we hosted “How to Prompt Like a Designer” with Kathy Wang. Here are some of my takeaways to help your apps not look like another AI coded, purple gradient lookalike lol.”
“Over the weekend, the European Startup Embassy hosted Founders on Tap for 120+ founders. Alongside Aggie Krajewska and Sebastian Scott, we shared lessons from moving to the Bay to build our companies.”
“First time speaking at a bar. Am I officially a rockstar now? 🎸 What an honor to give my first talk at Founders on Tap.”
“She talked about how she got into investing when she was just 25, and how her first check was only $1,000.”
“Spent last evening at the Founders on Tap workshop on founder-led content as their inaugural event of New York chapter, and it was worth showing up for.”
“i came to san francisco to beat our competition... but the best ones ended up helping me.”
“Communities are popping up EVERYWHERE these days, and there's a reason behind it. Come hear me yap all about it at Founders on Tap.”
“Moving to San Francisco can feel like drinking from a firehose. Over 120 founders came together to learn from Aggie Krajewska, Rachael Annabelle Yong, and Sebastian Scott.”
“Two nights ago, we hosted “How to Prompt Like a Designer” with Kathy Wang. Here are some of my takeaways to help your apps not look like another AI coded, purple gradient lookalike lol.”
“Startup workshops in bars - what an amazing concept brought to life by Lyvia Chapman! Magan Chin was an absolute star, sharing all the meaty, practical things that actually work for her when building an online presence.”
“Fundraising as a woman isn't harder because we're softer but because the process is built differently. Can we finally agree on that?”
“Day 1 of the week and I think I already have my crown 👑 for my favorite event.”
“We hosted a summer solstice DJ party for founders. 414 people applied to attend — around 100 founders and builders showed up to celebrate the longest day of the year.”
“Six months ago we moved to San Francisco. On Sunday I was on a panel about “Breaking into SF” in front of ~200 founders and builders.”
“Last night I heard an awesome talk from Selina Li about community building. She's an amazing presenter, with great energy, and clear actionable takeaways.”
“What happens when 80 founders, operators, and investors walk into a bar? The best startup secrets are shared over drinks and not at networking events.”
“The best startup advice I've heard lately didn't happen on a panel. It happened in a 111-year-old bar in San Francisco.”
“We hosted a summer solstice DJ party for founders. 414 people applied to attend — around 100 founders and builders showed up to celebrate the longest day of the year.”
“On Monday night, inside a darling 111-year-old bar in downtown SF, Magan Chin shared exactly how she grew an audience of 100,000+ followers and brought 100,000 users to her startup, Fig, through UGC and organic content.”
“The whole thing felt like a summer camp night for founders — we ended up dancing until like 11pm.”
“What happens when 80 founders, operators, and investors walk into a bar? The best startup secrets are shared over drinks and not at networking events.”
“The best startup advice I've heard lately didn't happen on a panel. It happened in a 111-year-old bar in San Francisco.”
“The whole thing felt like a summer camp night for founders — we ended up dancing until like 11pm.”
“Had a great time cohosting an OpenClaw hangout — thanks to everyone who came out and made the sunny afternoon so special!”
“We hosted a summer solstice DJ party for founders. 414 people applied to attend — around 100 founders and builders showed up to celebrate the longest day of the year.”
“The best startup advice I've heard lately didn't happen on a panel. It happened in a 111-year-old bar in San Francisco.”
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