​Charlotte Fintech Week is here for the first time. And we would not miss it for the world.

​On Wednesday, June 10th, Standups & Startups takes over CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City — professional stand-up comedy, open networking, and the most entertaining pitch competition Charlotte's startup community has ever seen. Founders, investors, fintech professionals, community builders, and comedy fans. One room. Two hours. No slides.

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​🎤 WHAT HAPPENS

​Local professional comics take the stage. Then we close with Pitches Get Stitches® — our signature format where a volunteer gets a randomly generated business name — think "Crypto-Enabled Cat Therapy" or "AI-Powered Origami" — and has to pitch it live in front of the room. The audience judges. The room erupts. The winner takes home the Pitches Get Stitches® trophy — the most coveted prize in startup comedy. It is not a term sheet. It is better.

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​✅ YOUR $26 INCLUDES

​• Live stand-up comedy

​• Pitches Get Stitches® — get on stage or just watch the chaos unfold

​• Drinks included — no minimums, no surprises

​• Light bites

​• A room full of Charlotte's startup and fintech community

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​📍 CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte Center City · 320 E. 9th St, Charlotte NC 28202

​📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Doors 6:45 PM · Show 7:00 PM · End 9:00 PM

​🎟 $26 · 18+ only · 65 seats max

​🤝 In partnership with RevTech Labs · Official community comedy event of the inaugural Charlotte Fintech Week

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​Standups & Startups is produced by RED — Robert E. Daniel — Second City Conservatory and Gotham Comedy Club trained, and a longtime trusted advisor and community builder in the Southeast startup and fintech ecosystem.

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​🚀 Grab your ticket. The room fills up.

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​FAQ

​Do I need to be attending Charlotte Fintech Week?

​No. This is a standalone event open to everyone. Conference badge not required — just a ticket.

​What is Pitches Get Stitches®?

​A volunteer gets a randomly generated business name — something like "Crypto-Enabled Cat Therapy" or "AI-Powered Origami" — and pitches it live to the room. Improvisationally. In front of everyone. The audience judges. The winner takes home the Pitches Get Stitches® trophy. You do not have to get on stage — but once you see it, you will want to.

​Are drinks really included?

​Yes. Drinks and light bites are covered by your $26 ticket. No minimums. No bar tab at the end of the night.

​Is this 18+?

​Yes. Strictly 18 and over. Valid ID required at the door. No exceptions.

​Are tickets refundable?

​Non-refundable but transferable. Can't make it? Transfer your ticket — just reach out before the date.

​Questions?

​Reach out at info@standupsandstartups.com — we will get back to you.