*Yorkseed Is Growing* — _And Growing Smarter_ We’re proud of how far Yorkseed has come, and we’re just getting started. As we grow, we’re being thoughtful about strengthening our brand, protecting our network, and planning a sustainable revenue model for the future. In our early days, we only allowed in-person events that were specific to each Yorkseed hub and didn’t promote virtual events. But things have evolved — and so have we. Here’s what’s new: • *Local In-Person Events:* You are welcome to share relevant in-person events in your city if they’re focused on _founders, investors, builders, venture, or tech_. (Please refrain from sharing general public events like parties or socials that aren’t specifically tailored to the Yorkseed community. Doing so risks diluting the unique value of our network and making it indistinguishable from other generic groups.) If your event is *happening outside your city or region*, just DM Jessica — we’re happy to highlight it if it’s connected to Yorkseed as a community or ecosystem partner. We’ll give it a shout-out in our newsletter and network with partner branding _(meaning Yorkseed’s logo and link are included)._ • *Virtual Events*: To be shared within our network, virtual events must now be affiliated with Yorkseed. *Affiliation can mean:* • A formal partnership • Sponsorship • Co-hosting the event with us (via Luma or other platforms) • Partner branding with Yorkseed visibly included and linked back. (Community partner, ecosystem partner) *Why affiliate with Yorkseed?* You gain access to our global, highly engaged network of founders, investors, and tech leaders — helping your event gain reach, visibility, and lasting impact. We’re _committed to keeping the quality high and the community strong_ 💪🏼 . Let’s keep building something meaningful, together *Help Grow the Yorkseed Network* We’re continuing to grow Yorkseed’s reach — and you can help! You can _add other active founders or accredited investors_ into Yorkseed directly from your local WhatsApp group. To invite someone: 1. Go to your current Yorkseed WhatsApp group 2. Tap “Add Participant” 3. Let the person know they’ll receive a quick verification message from Jessica Want to *fast-track their access?* Send Jessica their LinkedIn and last 4 digits of their phone number. To join all *50+ Yorkseed hubs,* visit: https://yorkseed.co/#about