Aug 21, 9:30βββ11:30β―PM (UTC)
The Yard: Herald Square, 106 West 32nd Street, New York, 10001
In collaboration with Carta, see the newest companies coming out of the NYC startup ecosystem. Provide peer feedback and network with ambitious founders at Pitches and Pints by Startup Grind.
Remember when pitching was fun? No battles or competitions, no celebrity VCs, no make-or-break stress.
We're bringing back low-pressure pitch events for early-stage startups that just need to get their ideas out into the world and hear constructive feedback from fellow founders in the trenches. So join us for an afternoon of innovation, networking, and camaraderie with Pitches and Pints. π»
This is your chance to see the newest startups coming out of the NYC ecosystem. You're getting a first look at fresh ideas, sometimes even before VCs have seen them!
Hosted in collaboration with The Yard coworking community, this event offers a platform for startups to share ideas, gather feedback, and connect with fellow founders.
Begin with happy hour drinks while mingling with fellow founders and members of The Yard. The spotlight soon shifts to five emerging startups who will take the stage to pitch their visions.
AGENDA
This is not a competition -- it's an opportunity for founders to showcase their projects, exchange insights, and receive constructive feedback from founder peers.
Whether you're a startup enthusiast, an industry professional, or a curious mind, Pitches and Pints will be an engaging and inspiring afternoon to celebrate entrepreneurship, foster connections, and toast the spirit of innovation.
PITCH FORMAT
This event is hosted in collaboration with Carta. Issue equity and SAFEs, track ownership, and manage your cap table with Carta's free cap table software for startup founders. Sign up for Carta Launch today.
Our hosts at The Yard are offering a free day pass for attendees who arrive early and want to cowork before the event. The Yard is a coworking space at the intersection of innovation, creativity, design, & play -- with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Philly, and DC -- with a variety of shared and private workspace options. If you are interested in learning more or scheduling a visit, you can do so here.
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
9:30 PM β 11:30 PM (UTC)
| 9:30 PM | Happy Hour at The Yard |
| 10:00 PM | Startup Pitches and Audience Q&A |
| 11:00 PM | Networking with Founders |
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