Speed Pitching: 1:1 Meetings With Investors
Okay, this one is a must. ☝️
After the huge success at NY Tech Week, Speed Pitching is back at AI Week NYC brought to you by The Startup Station, a CFO advisory and financial education platform for early-stage startups!
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 for Speed Pitching: New York Ventures, Gaingels, Wocstar Ventures, Lighthouse Partners, Legendary Ventures, Western Technology Investment, Zavo Ventures, Reach Capital, Rafa Barroso (Angel), Hexa AI. Networking area: Sky VC.
The list is growing. There will be a total of 12 funds for Speed Pitching and 10 more in the Networking area.
How it works (36 spots only):
1️⃣ Apply and answer all questions to help us match you.
2️⃣ If selected, you’ll learn which 3 funds you’re matched with.
3️⃣ Confirm your spot within 24 hours with a small pitching fee. You can get 20% off with the code from our community or community partners.
We have 12 networking-area spots ($25) for startups not matched with investors, giving them the chance to connect during the networking session. All attending and pitching startups will be included in the investor directory shared before the event, and you’ll also receive investor details so you know whom to approach.
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, live entertainment, prize raffles from Bared Footwear and Open VC. Investors group photo.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm : Speed pitching (12 investors + 12 startups at any given time) + concurrent networking
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm : Event wrap up
This event is organized by The Startup Station (www.thestartupstation.com).
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.
Thank you to our sponsor and host: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz (https://www.pearlcohen.com/).
Pearl Cohen is a global law firm representing startups, investors, and established companies across the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, and beyond. With expertise in corporate law, intellectual property, and venture financing, our professionals help businesses scale and thrive at every stage, providing excellent legal advice with maximum commercial impact.
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.
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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/