Pitches and Pints: Happy Hour Demo Showcase - July

Jul 17, 9:30 – 11:30 PM (UTC)

New York City

The Yard: Herald Square, 106 West 32nd Street, New York, 10001

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.

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About this event

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. 🍻

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.

  • 📅 Date: Thursday, July 17th
  • 🕓 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • 📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square
  • 🎫 Tickets: Only $5 (includes happy hour refreshments)
  • 📑 Founders: Sign up here to pitch at an upcoming event

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

  • 5:30 PM: Happy Hour at The Yard
  • 6:00 PM: Startup Pitches and Audience Q&A
  • 7:00 PM: Networking with Founders

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

  • Pitch - 5 minutes
  • Audience Q&A - 5 minutes
  • Pitch deck is required

This pitch event is hosted in collaboration with HubSpot for Startups, who are helping you pitch your AI startup & win $50K!

HubSpot for Startups just launched The Next Big AIdea — a pitch competition for early-stage AI companies.

What’s up for grabs:

  • 💰 $50K cash (no equity)
  • ⚙️ $25K in AWS credits
  • 🚀 600K Clay credits + Pro Plan
  • ✈️ Flights & accommodation covered for all finalists
  • 🎤 Live pitch at INBOUND 2025 in San Francisco
  • 📣 Global exposure via HubSpot’s network

What you need to do:

  • 📹 Submit a 60-second video pitch
  • 👥 5 finalists selected
  • 🏆 1 winner takes the grand prize
  • 💵 All finalists get $5K in AWS credits
  • 🗓 Apply by July 25th

👉 Submit Your Pitch Here 👈

✨ To participate, download HubSpot’s free CRM — your go-to toolkit for growth and early traction.

This is your shot to get funded, get noticed, and go big! 💥

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.

When

When

Thursday, July 17, 2025
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM (UTC)

Agenda

9:30 PMHappy Hour at The Yard
10:00 PMStartup Pitches and Audience Q&A
11:00 PMNetworking with Founders

Organizers

  • Joshua Ness

    IEEE

    Director, Startup Grind

  • Tova Feldheim

    York Effect

    Cofounder

  • Paul GUILLARD

    Chief of Staff / BizOps / Project Manager / BD

  • Prianka Ball

  • Daniel Silver

    IntegratedMarketers

    Owner

  • Rebecca Liang

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Google Cloud

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Redrob, Inc

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Codewalla

Partner

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The Yard

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