The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase by Startup Grind

​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.

​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.

​We welcome investors who want an unfiltered look at new technology and early-stage teams.

• ​📅 Date: Wednesday, Oct 21st

• ​🕓 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• ​📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square

• ​🎫 Tickets: Only $5 (includes happy hour refreshments)

• ​📑 Founders: Sign up here to apply to pitch at an upcoming event

​WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• ​Startups ready to demo a real product and get honest feedback

• ​Engineers, PMs, and designers who love seeing new tech in action

• ​Investors looking for a ground-floor, early look at local startups

• ​Anyone in the NYC tech scene who wants to connect with and support the people building things

​AGENDA

• ​5:30 PM: Doors Open & Networking

• ​6:00 PM: Startup Pitches & Demos with Audience Q&A

• ​7:00 PM: Meet the Presenting Startups

​PITCH FORMAT

• ​Pitch & Demo - 6 minutes

• ​Audience Q&A - 4 minutes

• ​Pitch deck AND product demo are required