The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase by Startup Grind

It's time to go beyond the deck and see the best live tech from New York's emerging startups.

Welcome to a pitch event with a twist. We skip the fluff and focus on what matters: a live look at real products.

This pitch & demo showcase gives you a first look at new technology from startups that are actively building and shipping product — sometimes even before VCs have seen them!

The format is fast-paced and interactive. After each demo, the floor is open for questions, ideas, and honest feedback from the community.

We welcome investors who want an unfiltered look at new technology and early-stage teams.

📅 Date: Thursday, August 20th

🕓 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square

🎫 Tickets: Only $5 (includes happy hour refreshments)

📑 Founders: Sign up here to apply to pitch at an upcoming event

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Startups ready to demo a real product and get honest feedback

Engineers, PMs, and designers who love seeing new tech in action

Investors looking for a ground-floor, early look at local startups

Anyone in the NYC tech scene who wants to connect with and support the people building things

AGENDA

5:30 PM: Doors Open & Networking

6:00 PM: Startup Pitches & Demos with Audience Q&A

7:00 PM: Meet the Presenting Startups

PITCH FORMAT

Pitch & Demo - 6 minutes

Audience Q&A - 4 minutes

Pitch deck AND product demo are required