Speed Pitching
Okay, this one is a must. ☝️
After the huge success at NY Tech Week, Speed Pitching is back at AI Tech Week brought to you by The Startup Station and Women in AI!
Forget stuffy networking events and join us at Speed Pitching, where founders meet top-notch investors from around the world!
Traditional conferences waste time - long keynotes, scattered networking, and missed opportunities. Our event, Speed Pitching, is designed for action - efficient, high-impact, and results-driven.
36 spots only! Apply now and check out our past testimonials.
NOTE: Only startups apply. If you are an investor, reach out to Victoria at [email protected].
Why Attend?
✔️ Guaranteed Investor Access – Every founder meets 3 matched investors in one-on-one 8 min meetings.
✔️ Hands-On Business Guidance – Office hours with top startup experts.
✔️Maximum ROI – No fluff. Just real connections and real results. All in one high-impact evening.
This exclusive gathering is perfect for chatting about your startup and explore collaborations in a relaxed yet inspiring environment. Plus, free drinks! 🥂
Who we are looking for: AI-powered Startups with Market-ready MVP or revenue generating, preferably with one underrepresented founder, pre-seed to Series A. To ensure that you are properly matched, answer all questions on the application.
💼 Confirmed funds: New York Ventures, Gaingels, Wocstar Ventures, Lighthouse Partners, Legendary Ventures, Western Technology Investment, Two Ravens VC - the list is growing. There will be a total of 12 funds for Speed Pitching and 10 more in the Networking area.
How to Participate:
Investor Matching Application - 36 spots only:
1️⃣Select the Investor Matching Application ticket and Press Request to Join – Prepay $150 and complete all questionnaire questions so we can match you with the right investors. Community members get 20% off with their promo code.
2️⃣ Approval to Pitch – If selected, you’ll be approved to pitch and we will tell you which funds you are matched with. If not approved, your fee will be refunded.
3️⃣ Attend Only – If you just want to attend without investor matching, select the free “Attendee Application” ticket and press "Request to Join". Those not approved for investor matching may still be invited as attendees (12 spots available).
All attending startups will be included in the directory shared with investors before the event. You’ll also receive investor information so you know whom to approach during networking.
Prizes: Bared Footwear will raffle two pairs of shoes and OpenVC will raffle three VIP memberships for their platform for the startup attendees.
Event agenda:
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm : Check-in and networking. Meet investors you are not matched with one-on-one.
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm : Welcome, entertainment, prize raffles
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm : Speed pitching
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm : Networking
This event is organized by The Startup Station (www.thestartupstation.com) and Women in AI (https://www.womeninai.club/).
The Startup Station is a CFO advisory and financial education platform for early-stage startups. In the past decade, we’ve helped 150+ founders raise over $50M and educated 20,000+ entrepreneurs worldwide.
Women in AI is where bold founders, builders, and investors come together to launch startups, spark ideas, and lead the AI revolution. From high-impact events to startup showcases and mentorship, it’s more than a community; it’s the future.
Thank you to our sponsor and host: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz (https://www.pearlcohen.com/).
Thank you to our sponsors:
Forecastr is a financial modeling platform built for founders. We provide the tools and support you need to create an investor-grade financial model and accelerate your fundraising process. Forecast with confidence.
Bared Footwear is a female-founded Aussie label creating stylish shoes that look as good as they feel. With hidden support in every pair to give you unrivalled comfort you’ll love. B-Corp certified, we put people and the planet first.
Anchin is a full-service accounting, tax and advisory firm specializing in servicing the diverse needs of entrepreneurial, venture capital, and private equity-backed businesses ranging from start-ups to growing and established companies.
Thank you to our ecosystem partners:
OpenVC connects tech founders with early-stage investors around the world. Our online platform offers fundraising tools, investor access, and educational content for the venture community.
The Knowledge Shop is the founder community in NYC. Industry and stage agnostic, we bring founders together in real life, to make startup building easier.From fundraising and storytelling days, to cofounder speed dating and happy hours, join one of our events, or discover the best of the rest across NYC’s startup ecosystem.
Meet in 10 is every event organizer's best friend. Our SaaS platform intros attendees with mutual interests, before they’ve even arrived. These genuine connections reduce networking fear, deliver greater business impact, and slash no-show rates.
Valli Ventures invests in early-stage startups and helps B2B founders scale GTM teams through sales advisory, talent placement, and community events. We connect founders to key resources—like investors, buyers, and strategic partners and lead the largest fitness-focused founder community in NYC.
ZavoVentures is a VC-PR firm, an investment arm of ZavoMedia PR Group that connects the dots between powerful storytelling and strategic funding. We empower startups to craft compelling narratives that resonate with investors, while providing female-led ventures with the PR expertise and funding access they need to thrive.
Yorkseed is a global venture community for founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. We build meaningful connections through events, content, and collaborative initiatives across tech sectors and startup hubs worldwide.
This event is part of #AIWeekNY by Pulse NYC — a community-led festival celebrating innovation across the AI ecosystem. More at https://pulse.nyc/ai-week/