Pitches and Pints: Startup Grind Happy Hour Showcase - April

Remember when pitching was fun? No battles or competitions, no celebrity VCs, no make-or-break stress.

We're bringing back low-pressure pitch events for early-stage startups that just need to get their ideas out into the world and hear constructive feedback from fellow founders in the trenches.

This is your chance to see the newest startups coming out of the NYC ecosystem. You're getting a first look at fresh ideas, sometimes even before VCs have seen them!

Hosted in collaboration with The Yard coworking community, this event offers a platform for startups to share ideas, gather feedback, and connect with fellow founders.

• 📅 Date: Thursday, April 17th
• 🕓 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• 📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square
• 🎫 Tickets: Only $5 (includes happy hour refreshments)
• 📑 Founders: **Sign up here to pitch **at an upcoming event

Begin with happy hour drinks while mingling with fellow founders and members of The Yard. The spotlight soon shifts to five emerging startups who will take the stage to pitch their visions.

AGENDA

• 5:30 PM: Happy Hour at The Yard
• 6:00 PM: Startup Pitches and Audience Q&A
• 7:00 PM: Networking with Founders

This is not a competition -- it's an opportunity for founders to showcase their projects, exchange insights, and receive constructive feedback from founder peers.

Whether you're a startup enthusiast, an industry professional, or a curious mind, Pitches and Pints will be an engaging and inspiring afternoon to celebrate entrepreneurship, foster connections, and toast the spirit of innovation.

PITCH FORMAT

• Pitch - 5 minutes
• Audience Q&A - 5 minutes