The Upstairs — Downstairs Exchange

The Upstairs–Downstairs Exchange is a curated networking experience designed around energy, not expectation. The venue offers two floors — or levels, upstairs and downstairs, each offering a different way to connect.

There’s no “right” place to be. You’re free to stay upstairs — or downstairs all night, or move between as your energy shifts.

How it works:

• Downstairs is a low-hum space — casual conversation.
• Upstairs is a higher-signal space — deliberate dialogue.

Both levels are open all evening.

And to make networking feel easier, everybody receives optional tools at check-in, including name tags and visual connection signals, so folks don’t have to guess how to approach you — or what they’re open to.

This event may be a good fit if you:

• feel curious about networking, but unsure where you fit,
• prefer real conversation over pitching,
• warm up once you’re in the room,
• appreciate choice, pacing, and low-pressure spaces, and — or
• want to meet folks without having to perform

And — or a/an:

• entrepreneur or early-stage founder,
• creative professional or independent worker,
• introverted, thoughtful, or neurodivergent (including ADHD),
• new to networking, returning after a break, or new to the city, and — or
• rebuilding or redefining your professional network.

Dinner and drinks are available for purchase throughout the evening.

This is a two-level venue with multiple stair access points. Seating and standing options are available on both levels.

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Host or Publisher Kenyana David, MBA, DBA(c)