FIGHT CLUB SPEED NETWORKING EVENT
Speed Networking Night in Roma Sur CDMX: Intentional Connections, Zero Small Talk
On February 12, 2026, Fight Club CDMX hosted a high-signal Speed Networking Night in Roma Sur — a Thursday evening designed for founders, executives, creatives, and global professionals who value presence over performance.
Close to Valentine’s Day, the energy felt different. Conversations lingered. People listened more carefully. Titles mattered less. What started as structured rotations quickly turned into something more personal, more honest, more intentional.
This wasn’t a mixer.
It was momentum — curated the Fight Club way.
Roma Sur Energy: Subtle, Grounded, Focused
Instead of the usual buzz of Roma Norte, this edition took place in Roma Sur — quieter, more deliberate, less distracted. The exact location was revealed 24 hours before, keeping with the Fight Club tradition of controlled mystery.
Around 60–90 selected guests arrived between 7:00 and 7:30 PM. The room filled steadily: Mexican founders, international operators, expats, creatives, consultants, and executives. English was the main language, but Spanish, French, Russian, and German floated naturally through the space.
Drinks in hand. Music low but intentional.
No chaos. No shouting. Just anticipation.
Speed Networking: 7–9 Minutes of Real Conversation
At 7:30 PM, the structured rounds began.
Participants rotated every 7–9 minutes — long enough to go beyond “What do you do?” and short enough to keep the energy sharp. Conversations ranged from startup launches and hiring needs to relocation stories and unexpected creative ideas.
Some exchanges were efficient and polite.
Others sparked immediate synergy.
There were no pitches, no panels, no forced icebreakers. Just focused, clean rotations with people who were chosen to be in the room.
And that’s what made it work.
After the Rounds: When Structure Softens
By 9:00 PM, the formal rotations ended — but the real magic often begins after structure dissolves.
The music came up slightly. Guests reconnected with the people who stood out. Some moved toward the bar. Others stepped aside for deeper one-on-one conversations. A few stayed until late, continuing discussions that clearly weren’t meant to end at nine.
It didn’t feel random.
It felt earned.
One attendee shared:
“I’ve been to networking events all over the world. This one felt different — people were actually present.”
Why Fight Club Speed Networking in CDMX Works
Curated over crowded
The guest list is filtered. If you’re in the room, it’s for a reason.
Structure without stiffness
The format removes awkwardness but leaves room for chemistry.
Environment first
Location, music, lighting, timing — everything is designed to support conversation, not distract from it.
Balanced local & international mix
Mexico City’s global energy meets grounded Mexican entrepreneurship.
What This Night Proved
February changes the tone of conversations.
People are slightly more open. Slightly more reflective. Slightly less guarded.
Speed Networking in Roma Sur wasn’t about collecting contacts. It was about creating alignment — fast.
Some collaborations are already forming.
Some friendships quietly started.
Some opportunities will reveal themselves weeks from now.
That’s how the best networking works.
Missed This Edition?
Fight Club CDMX hosts curated monthly experiences for founders, CEOs, operators, creatives, and expats in Mexico City.
From sunrise co-working sessions in Chapultepec to themed white parties, hiking networking adventures, and high-intensity Speed Networking Nights — every event is intentional, selective, and built for people who move.
The room changes every month.
The energy doesn’t.
See you at the next one.
EVENT PARTICIPANTS’ SUMMARY
70+ curated participants joined this February Speed Networking Night in Roma Sur, representing a dynamic blend of founders, financial leaders, AI innovators, creatives, recruiters, architects, legal experts, and ecosystem builders.
The room reflected exactly what Fight Club CDMX stands for: cross-industry intelligence, international perspective, and high-signal conversations.
Here’s a glimpse of who showed up:
Professional Backgrounds
Founders & CEOs (20+)
(AI startups, fintech, solar energy, recruitment firms, hospitality brands, education institutes, coworking concepts, mezcal festivals, technology platforms, consulting agencies)
C-Level & Senior Executives
(CFOs, COOs, CMOs, Managing Directors, Country Managers, Heads of Sales, VPs for Latin America)
Finance & Investment Leaders
(Financial advisors, mortgage experts, fintech founders, investment managers, corporate finance executives)
AI, Tech & Software Innovation
(AI developers, software architects, SaaS founders, product managers, GTM & strategic partnerships advisors, implementation managers)
Legal & Government Affairs
(Associate Legal Consultants, legal representatives, compliance professionals, government project directors, SHCP representatives)
Marketing, Media & Creative Industries
(Creative directors, SMM strategists, video producers, branding consultants, podcast creators, media managers)
Construction, Architecture & Development
(Architects, interior designers, shipping container innovators, construction board members)
Recruitment & HR
(COO & Head Talent Recruiter, HR leaders, SmartHire co-founders)
Wellness, Coaching & Education
(Business mentors, yoga & wellness specialists, academic professors, leadership coaches, facilitators)
Hospitality, Food & Beverage
(Mezcal Fest México founder, Cervecería La Blanca owner, Nicoella Events founder, Vida Bars founder, Premchef founder)
Industry Representation
Finance & Fintech
ZITIU Group, México Financiero, Finsolar, FitBank, HG Expertos Hipotecarios
AI & Emerging Tech
IMSHOP.IO, E5Aim.com, Withflex.com, Proximo Technologies, SmartHire, AI consulting founders
Construction & Infrastructure
Dracontainers Corp (Board of Direction), solar energy founders, development leaders
Recruitment & Talent Strategy
AQ Recruiting, SmartHire, independent HR consultants
Media & Creative Strategy
Creative directors, branding agencies, SMM strategists, video production specialists
Government & Public Sector
SHCP (Subdirección de Seguimiento, Análisis y Evaluación), government project and funding units
Hospitality & Events
Mezcal Fest México, Nicoella Events, Vida Bars, Cervecería La Blanca
Education & Academia
Academic professors, leadership facilitators, private institute founders
Notable Diversity
• Strong presence of tech founders and AI-driven businesses
• High-level finance professionals alongside creative directors
• Solar energy, fintech, and SaaS innovators in the same rotations
• Government representatives networking with startup founders
• Female founders and executives highly represented
• International executives leading LATAM operations
• Introverts, extroverts, strategists, and builders sharing the same room
The energy was both analytical and creative. Structured, yet relaxed.
Highlighted Participants
• CFO & Financial Advisor, ZITIU Group
• VP Latin America, Bluestar AMG
• Managing Partner, HG Expertos Hipotecarios
• CEO, Finsolar
• Founder, SolarYa
• COO & Head Talent Recruiter, AQ Recruiting
• Senior Product Manager, Teachable
• CEO, Proximo Technologies
• Chief Software Architect & Co-founder, ofbox.com
• Mexico Country Manager, FitBank
• Founder, Mezcal Fest México
• Founder, The Freedom Geek
• General Direction of Construction & Board Member, Dracontainers Corp
• Associate Legal Consultant
• Subdirectora de Seguimiento, Análisis y Evaluación – SHCP
• Owner, Cervecería La Blanca
• Founder, Vida Bars
• Creative Director (Brand & Media Strategy)
• Academic Professor & Business Mentor
