The Anchor blog
The gatherings, what we’re trying, and how it started. By Hammad Manjra.
Subscribe via RSSHow the events started, what we’re trying, and what comes next. Ordered by the period each story covers.
Founder Notes
I came here for a job at BlackRock. Finding people to spend time with outside work was something I had to figure out once I got here.
About 2024Read the story: I moved to New York without knowing anyoneFounder Notes
Twenty-five people came to our first gathering. It gave me a reason to host another, and a few things I wanted to change.
About Summer 2025Read the story: The first event was 25 people in a parkFounder Notes
In August 2025, we took Analyst Connect from New York to LA. More than 200 people RSVP’d. I got to bring it home.
About August 2025Read the story: Taking this back to LAFounder Notes
If you meet someone at Anchor and start hanging out without us organizing it, good. That’s what I want.
About November 2026Read the story: I want people to make plans without meInvitations and notes from earlier events. These events have already happened.
Event Stories
The plan for our February 8 gathering at Seven House Art Gallery.
About February 2026Read the story: We booked an art gallery in WilliamsburgEvent Stories
My friend Viraj and I put together Anchor’s first event in the Bay for May 8.
About May 2026Read the story: Bringing Anchor to San Francisco