About
Joe Ahearn organized music venues in New York before founding Pools (formerly Withfriends), a platform addressing operational challenges for independent arts and music spaces.
Joe Ahearn @textbrain
RSVP at the link in my bio so I know you’re coming :) https://t.co/kMfAdhXxGt
Jan 26, 2026
Joe Ahearn @textbrain
Plus, it’ll be happening at my loft in Bushwick where you can also pass the time perusing my archives of 20y of show ephemera.
Jan 26, 2026
Joe Ahearn @textbrain
The whole piece is a 30-minute lyrical exploration of aging, screen addiction, masculinity, stubbornness, and gratitude - sent to avant-pop music and abstract projections. He’s putting together a special multi-screen version for the evening.
Jan 26, 2026
Founder at Pools (fka Withfriends)YC W19
Intro paths
Joe went through Y Combinator (Winter 2019) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Joe can intro founders to Pools (fka Withfriends)'s investors below.