​The much-anticipated startup demo event is now live in the Bay Area.

​If you're a builder turning hard problems into progress, you might be a fit for the Nerdstage Pitch Accelerator.

​A room full of founders, investors, and the momentum that moves companies forward.

​The night features multiple founder pitch sessions, live demos, and a fireside chat with industry leaders sharing real, unfiltered insight.

​Explore strong ideas, bring your voice to meaningful conversations, and enjoy networking that actually goes somewhere.

​Come ready to connect.
Come ready to be inspired.
Come hungry.

​​🚀 Startup Founders:

​Apply for a Startup Demo spot (limited availability) and unlock a high-impact experience.

​What you get:

​• A dedicated demo table to showcase your product to a room full of technologists, investors, and key connectors.

​• A one-on-one pitch maximization session with a veteran pitch coach (a $1,000 value).

​• Direct, actionable feedback to sharpen your story, strengthen your deck, and level up your delivery.

​• The opportunity to pitch live on stage in front of the Demo Day audience and investor panel.

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​Nerdstage uses a proven combination of actionable coaching, on-stage amplification, instant feedback, and powerful connections to rapidly transform the effectiveness of a startup pitch and to create high-value outcomes in fundraising, sales, and talent acquisition.

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​​​​🚀 Apply Here ​​​🚀

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​Highlights from previous Demo Day events:

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​Investor Panels have included:

​​Stay tuned for more updates on event details and speakers. We can’t wait to see you at demodaySF 2026!

​​​Highlights from previous fireside chats

​Mike Jones, General Partner at Science Inc., where he co-founded the venture fund and startup studio in 2011. He’s helped build and invest in companies like Liquid Death, PlayVS, and Pray.com, with portfolio exits totaling $3.7B including Dollar Shave Club, FameBit, and HelloSociety.

​Recording:

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​Josh Resnick, Co-Founder and General Partner at OpenSky Ventures, an early-stage VC firm in Los Angeles, and manages his family office, Pure Imagination Brands, with a personal portfolio of 50+ companies. He previously co-founded Pandemic Studios, acquired by Electronic Arts for $860M, and later founded Sugarfina. His work has been recognized by Fast Company and Goldman Sachs.

​Recording:

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