Yorkseed™ is an exclusive global venture network founded by Jessica Sophia Wong, connecting founders and investors worldwide. We bridge entrepreneurs with capital, link founders to diverse markets, and establish global hubs to expand investor reach. What began as a simple joke (spreadsheet) that went viral at SXSW 2023 quickly evolved into a global community. In less than a year since we started, Yorkseed outgrew our first WhatsApp’s capacity in SXSW Austin, and today counts 10,000+ members across 50 city and conference hubs. In New York alone, we outgrew WhatsApp’s capacity and our group includes over 1,000 vetted founders and investors, while our newsletter reaches Angels, VCs, Family Offices, GPs, LPs, and founders from early-stage to IPO.Since April 2023, we’ve hosted exclusive events in five countries, always maintaining a strict application process to ensure the highest caliber of participants. Yet, Yorkseed is not an event company - our gatherings are designed to plant the seeds of long-term value, trust, and opportunity.Looking ahead, Yorkseed’s vision extends into venture. We are building toward the launch of Yorkseed Venture to back high-growth startups and laying the foundation for a flagship Yorkseed Conference. As we grow, we continue to seek strategic collaborations, partnerships, and sponsorships to amplify our global impact.

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Yorkseed is thrilled to be hosting a U.S. Delegation to the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) in Hong Kong—and we’d love for you to join us!You don’t have to be based in the U.S. to participate. Whether you're building in health tech from Europe, Africa, Asia, or anywhere in the world, you're welcome to be part of our global delegation.As a Yorkseed delegate, you’ll receive a special discounted rate of $100 USD (normally $850) to attend. Once registered as part of Yorkseed delegation, you’ll also gain access to the ASGH Deal-making platform, _where you can pre-match with investors and project owners ahead of the summit and set up valuable 1:1 meetings:
👉 https://www.asghdealmaking.com/Quick facts from ASGH 2024:
– 2,800+ attendees from 40+ countries
– 360+ curated investor-project meetings
– 200+ investors in attendanceIn addition, we’re working on direct connections for our delegation with Cyberport and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks, two key innovation hubs in HK with top-tier incubation and acceleration programs—major opportunities for Yorkseed founders.🎟 Yorkseed Delegate Registration (with discount code pre-filled):
👉 https://forms.hktdc.com/web/registration/asgh/en?id=67b0a997a9a583c8c74a7eaa&promoCode=BNYFPMY12Let’s bring Yorkseed energy to Asia—can’t wait to see you there! 💛Interested to join Yorkseed Hong Kong hub? Here’s the link!

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Yorkseed is actively seeking funding, partnerships, and collaborations. We offer opportunities for partners, as well as sponsorship/ad slots in our newsletter, viral conference spreadsheets, and on our site.

Founders seeking funding or sale, investors in search of deals, or executives seeking collaboration, I invite you to complete Yorkseed's Founder and Investor Submission Form.

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🌍 Yorkseed Hubs by Region

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    Yorkseed Global City Hubs freemium Membership

    Once you submit a request to join, you will receive a short set of approval questions. To complete your application for the Yorkseed Global City Hubs, please provide responses to the following:1) Are you an investor, founder, executive, or professional working in the innovation ecosystem?2) How did you first hear about Yorkseed?3) Where are you currently based?4) Could you share your LinkedIn profile or another professional website?To maintain the exclusivity and integrity of each local hub, membership is limited to your home city or a city where you frequently travel. Our goal is to build thriving, collaborative communities across the globe. We kindly ask that members join with the intention of contributing and engaging, rather than simply joining multiple hubs without adding value.

    How did yorkseed get started

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    It's me, Jessica! I'm the girl who created the viral list of all the SXSW 2023 unofficial events that could be attended without a badge in Austin. I created this master list during my 3-hour train ride from NYC to DC out of boredom, and it became a huge hit. I walked around city of Austin with a printed QR code, to get people to scan the code and get access to my master list.Based on my success, I hosted an exclusive high-profile Founders x Investors SXSW Mixer with just one hour of planning, which sold out quickly, and I had to turn people away. Encouraged by this, I decided to start this company, Yorkseed, based on the proof of concept from last year's Earth Day Charity Brunch and the Yorkseed exclusive WhatsApp community that I built since I returned to NYC from SXSW.If you are a founder, investor, or work within the innovation sectors, you are invited to join our exclusive Yorkseed WhatsApp Hubs! I created various hubs for conferences that I am interested in and for cities that have a significant startup presence. Please send me a private message if you would like to be added to the hubs, or if you have any suggestions for other hubs you would like me to start, please let me know! I will take your suggestions into consideration.

    Yorkseed Passport Series

    🌍 Yorkseed Passport Series
    A curated lineup of global gatherings hosted alongside major tech conferences and pivotal venture moments throughout the year. From New York to Sydney to Paris, these events are built with a shared commitment to intentional, high quality connection.    🔹 What is the Yorkseed Passport Series?
    At its core, Yorkseed is globally recognized for its warmth, authenticity, and caliber. Every event reflects these values, rooted in thoughtful themes, real conversations, and energizing community spirit. Yorkseed values quality over quantity, always prioritizing meaningful encounters and trusted relationships over sheer numbers. We are also selective about who we partner with, making sure every collaboration aligns with the community’s standards of trust and authenticity.    We are proud to be one of the most trusted community builders in New York’s venture ecosystem, and we have extended that model globally. Our very first conference Passport Series event actually began not in New York, but in Austin, Texas, and since then we have hosted the most gatherings during Web Summit Lisbon, where Yorkseed quickly became the talk of the town.To cohost a Yorkseed Passport event is more than just attaching your name. It is joining a trusted global circle. Yorkseed affiliates are seen as local bridge builders and ecosystem conveners, gaining access to curated relationships, international visibility, and deal flow across markets.Each Passport Series event is an invitation to move beyond transactional networking and into building lasting relationships, exchanging global insight, and shaping the future of innovation together.Interested to host a Yorkseed Passport Series event during a major conference? Please write to partnership@yorkseed.co

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    Podcasts, interviews, articles, stories, and news featuring Yorkseed™

    READ MORE - Yorkseed Founder @ China Daily Interview @ Asian Financial Forum (Hong Kong, Jan 2025)

    READ MORE - The Super Connectors Podcast – Building Yorkseed from the Ground Up (London Recording, May 2025)

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    Triumph for Supermoon & Yorkseed at Web Summit Lisbon (Nov 2023)

    Yorkseed™, in collaboration with Supermoon and Near Protocol, co-hosted the exclusive Founders & Investors Soirée at Lisbon’s iconic Fintech House. The event welcomed 120 handpicked founders and investors for an evening of high-level networking, meaningful dialogue, and culinary innovation — setting the stage for the global Web Summit. This soirée became a landmark moment for Yorkseed’s growing reputation as a global connector in venture and Web3.

    Expando AI™ Gains Strategic Insights on Partner-Led Growth at Yorkseed Station F (Paris, Aug 2025)

    Yorkseed™ hosted an intimate Station F Communal Lunch in Paris, bringing together international founders and innovators for strategic conversations on global growth, fundraising, and cross-cultural business challenges. Among the guests was Expando AI™ Co-Founder & CEO Xavier Roso, who shared insights on channel partnerships and international expansion while engaging with global builders in a collaborative setting. The gathering highlighted Yorkseed’s unique approach to curating high-value, founder–investor connections in trusted spaces.

    Viral Community Turned Venture Network: The Story of Yorkseed™

    In the venture capital world, credibility often comes from pedigrees—MBAs, investment banking, or big tech roles. Jessica Sophia Wong had none of that. What she had was a spreadsheet, a QR code, and a gift for connecting people who genuinely needed each other.
    What began as a viral spreadsheet at SXSW 2023 has since evolved into Yorkseed™, a global venture network connecting 10,000+ founders and investors across 50+ hubs worldwide. From its accidental beginnings to hosting hundreds of curated events and building a trusted ecosystem for capital and collaboration, Yorkseed has redefined how entrepreneurs and investors connect across borders.
    Jessica’s story is one of authenticity, resilience, and intentional community-building—proof that the future of venture doesn’t need to follow a traditional path.

    What Happens When Founders and Investors Stop Pitching and Start Listening (Workspace Global, Jun 2025)

    The Yorkseed London Expert Session proved that the most powerful rooms don’t always come with spotlights—they’re built through intentional conversation. Hosted by Jessica Sophia Wong and Sydney Sam, the session focused on Brand. Purpose. Revenue. and gave early-stage founders direct access to experienced entrepreneurs, angels, and VCs. With over 10,000 members across 30+ hubs, Yorkseed continues to create curated spaces where growth is fueled not by pitches, but by listening, clarity, and authentic storytelling.

    Yorkseed Founder China Daily Interview at the Asian Financial Forum (Hong Kong, Jan 2025)

    China Daily Interview at the Asian Financial Forum (Hong Kong, Jan 2025)
    At the 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), which gathered more than 3,600 policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts from over 50 countries, Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder of Yorkseed™, was featured in an exclusive video interview with China Daily.    Serving as Mission Leader for the French Delegation, Jessica shared insights on venture innovation, cross-border ecosystems, and the future of global founder–investor collaboration. She represented both France and Yorkseed™ on an international stage, reinforcing Yorkseed’s role as a community partner of AFF and a trusted bridge between entrepreneurs and capital.This global spotlight underscored Yorkseed’s expanding influence in shaping international venture conversations.

    Yorkseed Venture Summit with StartupFuel – New York Tech Week Edition (YRB Magazine, Jun 2024)

    During New York Tech Week 2024, Yorkseed™, founded by Jessica Sophia Wong, co-hosted the first-ever Yorkseed Venture Summit with StartupFuel at Polsinelli’s newly renovated 33rd floor offices in New York City. The summit featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including leaders from BlackLion, Papa Bear Ventures, Builders, SxanPro, and Principia Growth, covering the full spectrum of venture fundraising — from pre-seed to Series B, private equity, and beyond.The event also showcased the Pitchbox Founder Showcase, where startups such as Amico App, Block Convey, Creative 3D Technologies, Intero AI, Kast, Tavern Community Coworking, and SkySurf Travel presented their innovations. With 700+ events happening across the city, YRB highlighted the Yorkseed Venture Summit as a standout of the week, underscoring Yorkseed’s fast-growing influence in venture and community-building.

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Bunchful Innovation Award – Future of Philanthropy World Summit Recipient Yorkseed (New York City, Nov 2023)

    At the Future of Philanthropy World Summit, held at Lincoln Center in New York City, Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder & CEO of Yorkseed™, was honored with the Bunchful Innovation Award for her pioneering climate action advocacy.
    The Summit, aligned with World Kindness Day and hosted by Bunchful Enterprises, convened global changemakers to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on SDG #3: Good Health & Well-Being. Leaders from over 50 countries gathered to celebrate individuals and organizations making transformative contributions to global health, sustainability, and community impact.    Jessica’s recognition highlighted Yorkseed’s commitment to driving innovation and fostering cross-border collaboration for a more sustainable and equitable future.

    Orbis86 & Yorkseed Meet & Greet at NFT.NYC – Web3 x AI Edition (Medium, Apr 2024)

    During NFT.NYC 2024, Yorkseed™ partnered with Orbis86 and sponsors including Hedera, Google Cloud, and Unstoppable Domains to co-host the Future of Tech: Web3 x AI Meet & Greet. This gathering brought together industry leaders, investors, and innovators at the intersection of two transformative technologies — Web3 and artificial intelligence.Highlights included a fireside chat on AI trust and transparency, a panel spotlighting women driving innovation in Web3 & AI, and dynamic sessions on blockchain adoption, digital art, and the future of decentralized technology. The event exemplified Yorkseed’s role in convening thought leaders and catalyzing global conversations around the technologies shaping tomorrow.

    Startup Legends Podcast – Yorkseed Venture Community (Episode #19, May 2024)

    During NFT.NYC 2024, Yorkseed™ partnered with Orbis86 and sponsors including Hedera, Google Cloud, and Unstoppable Domains to co-host the Future of Tech: Web3 x AI Meet & Greet. This gathering brought together industry leaders, investors, and innovators at the intersection of two transformative technologies — Web3 and artificial intelligence.Highlights included a fireside chat on AI trust and transparency, a panel spotlighting women driving innovation in Web3 & AI, and dynamic sessions on blockchain adoption, digital art, and the future of decentralized technology. The event exemplified Yorkseed’s role in convening thought leaders and catalyzing global conversations around the technologies shaping tomorrow.

    How Cool Is This? Podcast – SXSW 2025 Special (Austin, March 2025)

    At SXSW 2025, Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder of Yorkseed™, joined the How Cool Is This? Podcast live from The Lively Grit Daily House. In this candid conversation, she shared her SXSW origin story, the viral moment that launched Yorkseed, and her unique perspective on community, creativity, and staying authentic while building a global venture network.The episode dives into Jessica’s philosophy of keeping an open mind, trying everything at least once, and leading with trust and intentionality — all values that continue to shape Yorkseed’s rapid growth.

    The Super Connectors Podcast – Building Yorkseed from the Ground Up (London Recording, May 2025)

    During her time in London, Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder of Yorkseed™, joined Mike Adams on The Super Connectors Podcast to share the unfiltered journey of how a spreadsheet and WhatsApp group at SXSW evolved into Yorkseed’s 50+ global hubs and investor events spanning five continents.The conversation dives into community, creativity, and the long-term power of meaningful connections in venture. Jessica highlights her philosophy on intentional introductions, protecting culture, and building with authenticity rather than hype.

    Emerging NYC Business Leadership at Gracie Mansion – Yorkseed Recognized at NYC Innovation Night (Apr 6, 2023)

    At the Mayor’s Residence, Gracie Mansion Conservancy hosted NYC Innovation Night: Conversations at Gracie Mansion, bringing together civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators shaping the city’s future. The evening featured a fireside chat with NYC’s Chief Technology Officer and a reception spotlighting standout contributors to New York’s entrepreneurial landscape.Among the honorees was Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder of Yorkseed™, Jessica received the Emerging NYC Business Leader Award, honoring her commitment to community-building, venture ecosystem growth, and advancing civic-minded entrepreneurship in New York City and beyond.

    Emerging NYC Business Leadership at Gracie Mansion – Yorkseed Recognized at NYC Innovation Night (Apr 6, 2023)

    At the Mayor’s Residence, Gracie Mansion Conservancy hosted NYC Innovation Night: Conversations at Gracie Mansion, bringing together civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators shaping the city’s future. The evening featured a fireside chat with NYC’s Chief Technology Officer and a reception spotlighting standout contributors to New York’s entrepreneurial landscape.Among the honorees was Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder of Yorkseed™, Jessica received the Emerging NYC Business Leader Award, honoring her commitment to community-building, venture ecosystem growth, and advancing civic-minded entrepreneurship in New York City and beyond.

    Yorkseed at the Asian Financial Forum – Mission Leader for France (Hong Kong, Jan 2025)

    At the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) in Hong Kong — one of Asia’s premier gatherings of policymakers, investors, and business leaders — Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder of Yorkseed™, served as Mission Leader for the French Delegation.Representing both France and Yorkseed, Jessica joined forces with global ecosystem builders, including Kelly Zhang from Creative Valley and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, to advance conversations on venture innovation, cross-border investment, and international collaboration.
    With over 3,600 attendees from 50+ countries, AFF provided a global stage for Yorkseed’s mission of connecting founders and investors across borders. Jessica’s presence highlighted Yorkseed’s growing role as a community partner bridging Asia, Europe, and North America in venture capital.

    Crypto Reporter: Yorkseed × Supermoon Soirée at Web Summit Lisbon with Near Protocol (Nov 2023)

    Crypto Reporter featured Yorkseed™ in coverage of the Founders & Investors Soirée hosted in Lisbon alongside Supermoon and Near Protocol. The private event welcomed 120 handpicked founders and investors at Fintech House, blending curated networking with a unique culinary experience by an influencer chef flown in from Barcelona.The soirée set the stage for Web Summit by fostering meaningful conversations in tech and Web3, elevating collaboration and long-term relationships. Yorkseed’s role as a co-host underscored its mission to connect global founders and investors across ecosystems.

    Little Black Book: Yorkseed Featured in The Super Connectors Video Podcast (May 2025)

    Little Black Book (LBB) reported on POD LDN’s post-production work for The Super Connectors, a video podcast series by introstars hosted by Mike Adams. The series spotlights leading global connectors and their approach to relationship-building in business.Among the featured voices was Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder & CEO of Yorkseed™, who shared insights on building intentional founder–investor communities, the power of curated introductions, and Yorkseed’s journey from a viral SXSW spreadsheet to a global venture ecosystem.

    Roastbrief: Yorkseed Featured in The Super Connectors Video Podcast (May 2025)

    Roastbrief US highlighted Yorkseed™ in coverage of The Super Connectors, a video podcast series for introstars hosted by Mike Adams and produced with POD LDN. The LinkedIn-first series features nine episodes with leading global “super connectors” sharing insights on relationship-building, networking, and the power of introductions.Among the featured voices was Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder & CEO of Yorkseed™, recognized for her role in building intentional founder–investor ecosystems and scaling Yorkseed from a viral spreadsheet into a global venture platform.

    Mediashotz: Yorkseed Featured in The Super Connectors Video Podcast (May 2025)

    Mediashotz reported on POD LDN’s post-production work for The Super Connectors, a LinkedIn-first video podcast series by introstars hosted by Mike Adams. The nine episodes highlight global “super connectors” sharing their strategies for building meaningful professional relationship.
    Among the featured leaders was Jessica Sophia Wong, Founder & CEO of Yorkseed™, who discussed her role in fostering intentional communities, connecting founders and investors, and scaling Yorkseed into a global venture platform.

    YORKSEED DELEGATIONS

    Yorkseed Delegations are application only, high intent cohorts embedded inside tier one conferences and innovation markets. We design the access and the agenda and make the right introductions so delegates step directly into the rooms that matter. The focus is outcomes: targeted dealmaking, capital access, and credible market entry through precision curation and a trusted global network.Delegates gain priority access to partner events and select off agenda gatherings, exposure to capital and deal flow, customer and co builder networks, closed door briefings, sector salons, and media visibility across Yorkseed channels. Access varies by conference and partner allotments and is not guaranteed. Seats are limited and cohorts are engineered for signal by stage, sector, and geography so every interaction compounds.

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