With the surge of technology entrepreneurship in New York City in the last decade, Brooklyn itself is developing a strong identity as a creative business community.

Come out and hear how it's changed, where it stands and what will come next in this high-level roundtable discussion about tech startup culture in Kings County.

The panel will feature the following:

Charlie O'Donnell, founding partner at Brooklyn Bridge Ventures

Christina Mercando, founder of pre-launch wearable tech Ringly

Tanya Menendez, cofounder of Maker's Row, called one of Brooklyn's hottest startups by BusinessInsider

Tucker Reed is the president of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and an advocate for early-stage business.

Christopher Wink, editor of Technical.ly Brooklyn will moderate the conversation.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot. $5 will be collected at the door to cover light refreshments.

State of Startups is produced byTechnical.ly Brooklyn