Oct 16, 9:30 – 11:30 PM (UTC)
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 The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase.
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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. Each month, we hand-pick a few of NYC's most interesting startups with demonstrable products and early traction to share what they're building.
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. It's about helping founders in the trenches get the insights they need to build better.
We welcome investors who want an unfiltered look at new technology and early-stage teams.
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.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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.
PITCH FORMAT
Thursday, October 16, 2025
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM (UTC)
| 9:30 PM | Doors Open & Networking |
| 10:00 PM | Startup Pitches & Demos with Audience Q&A |
| 11:00 PM | Meet the Presenting Startups |
IEEE
Director, Startup Grind
York Effect
Cofounder
Chief of Staff / BizOps / Project Manager / BD
IntegratedMarketers
Owner
Champ: Early Stage Brand Development for Tech Startups
MF Consulting Inc.
CAUSE+EFFECT Strategy
Tapestry Inc. (Coach New York)
Amazon
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