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Arrival
24-36 invited guests. Warmups as people come in.
NYCEst. 2026First seasonInvite-only
Invite-only table tennis / NYC
Competition Creates Connection.
An invite-only table tennis club for founders, executives, and senior startup operators in New York City.
Why Rally
Another dinner is not enough.
The best rooms give people something to do together.
Rally replaces forced introductions with match play: a small invited group, a clear format, and enough competition to make the night memorable.
Why table tennis
The match does the introduction.
Fast to learn. Hard to master.
A few points are enough to change the room. People relax, compete, talk, and remember who they played.
At a Session
What happens in the room.
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Match play
Round robin into finals. Singles first, doubles when the room opens up.
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After
Drinks, conversation, and the next invitations.
Run of show
Round robin into finals.
6:30Door opens. Warmups begin.
7:00Pool play starts.
8:15Playoffs begin.
8:45Finals.
9:00Drinks and open play.
Who belongs here
The table is the filter.
Founders building real companies
C-suite and functional leaders
Heads of growth, product, GTM, ops, and bizops
Investors who add to the room
Competitive people who are not performative
What it is / What it is not
Clear by design.
Rally is
CuratedR
RecurringR
CompetitiveR
SocialR
Low-egoR
Rally is not
A panelR
A pitch roomR
A VC mixerR
A casual meetupR
A place to postureR
First season
Opening invitations soon.
Founding Circle
Session 01
Date TBAManhattanNYC private venueRound robin into finals
Opening night for the first invited group. Match play first, drinks after.
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Session 02
Date TBATBANYC private venueSingles ladder plus doubles
A second room built from referrals, returners, and a small number of new invitations.
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Session 03
Date TBATBAPartner venueSeeded pools with late-night finals
The first Session where season rankings begin to matter.
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The board is blank for now.
Rankings open after Session 01. First wins, longest rally, worst choke, sleeper draw, and most dangerous beginner will all be tracked.
01Rankings open after Session 010
Request invite
The first invitations matter.
Request an invite or nominate someone strong.
The first group will be small, referral-led, and intentionally mixed across company stage, function, and playing level.
FAQ
Before you request.
Do I need to be good?
No. You should be willing to play. Skill levels will be mixed.
Is this only for founders?
No. Rally is for founders, executives, and senior operators.
Where is it hosted?
Private and partner venues across New York City. Confirmed guests receive details through Luma.
How often does it meet?
Monthly Sessions, with Championship and Invitational formats added over time.
Can I nominate someone?
Yes. Nominations are the best way to keep the room high-quality.
Is it invite-only?
Yes.
Why table tennis?
It is quick to learn, competitive immediately, and easy to play between conversations.