AI Pitch Blitz: $1K Cash Drop | by 1PB.org and Verci

​Builders take the stage 🚀
Each gets 3 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. 💰

​Real demos encouraged.

Check HERE our winner from the March 24 edition!

​Funded by 1PB.org (One Percent Back)
Helping entrepreneurs succeed through mentorship, investment, and support. You pay it forward by donating 1% of the equity to a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping more entrepreneurs.

​How It Works

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

2. ​Get selected → Final pitchers confirmed by July 19th

3. ​Pitch live → 3 minutes on stage, July 22nd at Verci Flatiron

4. ​Audience votes → Real-time votes

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

​You Should Pitch 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 July 16.

​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

• ​5:30 PM — Doors open, mingle with the crowd

• ​6:00 PM — Pitches begin (12–15 pitchers × 3 min each)

• ​7:00 PM — Live voting + winner announcement

• ​7:30 PM — Networking, $1K prize handed out