AI Pitch Blitz: $1K Cash Drop | by One Percent Back

​Builders take the stage 🚀
Each gets 5 minutes to pitch their AI project LIVE, in front of founders, side-hustlers, and builders.
Judges score. The crowd votes. One person walks out with $1,000 cash on the spot. 💰

​No polished decks required.
Real demos strongly encouraged.

Check HERE our winner from the March 24 edition!

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​How It Works

1. ​Apply to pitch → Submit your project in 2 minutes

2. ​Get selected → Final pitchers confirmed by May 1st

3. ​Pitch live → 5 minutes on stage, May 4th at Fabrik NYC

4. ​Audience votes → Real-time votes

5. ​Walk out with $1K cash → Winner walks out with the prize

​Who Should Pitch?

​You don't need a polished startup. You need a working idea and 5 minutes of nerve.
If you are:

• ​Building something with AI doesn't matter how early

• ​Have a side project you've been waiting to show someone

• ​Want honest feedback from real builders, not just yes-men

• ​Ready to get on a stage and make your case

​→ Apply to pitch HERE!

​Applications close April 29.

​Who Should Attend?

• ​Working founders and operators building with AI

• ​Side-hustlers shipping nights and weekends

• ​Developers and technical builders

• ​Anyone curious what's actually getting built in NYC right now

​→ Free admission

​What to Expect

• ​5:00 PM — Doors open, mingle with the crowd

• ​5:30 PM — Pitches begin (8–10 pitchers × 5 min each)

• ​6:30 PM — Live voting + winner announcement

• ​6:45 PM — Networking, $1K prize handed out