Pitches and Pints: Happy Hour Demo Showcase - July

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 HubSpot for Startups, this event offers a platform for startups to share ideas, gather feedback, and connect with fellow founders.

📅 Date: Thursday, July 17th
🕓 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square
📑 Founders: Sign up here to pitch at an upcoming event

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.

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This pitch event is hosted in collaboration with HubSpot for Startups, who are helping you pitch your AI startup & win $50K!

HubSpot for Startups just launched The Next Big AIdea — a pitch competition for early-stage AI companies (i.e. YOU).

What’s up for grabs:

• 💰 $50K cash (no equity)
• ⚙️ $25K in AWS credits
• 🚀 600K Clay credits + Pro Plan
• ✈️ Flights & accommodation covered for all finalists‼️
• 🎤 Live pitch at INBOUND 2025 in San Francisco
• 📣 Global exposure via HubSpot’s network

What you need to do:

• 💻 DO THIS FIRST -- download HubSpot CRM for FREE to manage your partners and customer leads (required prior to submission - get this out of the way now before you forget)
• 📹 Submit a 60-second video pitch
• 👥 5 finalists selected
• 🏆 1 winner takes the grand prize
• 💵 All finalists get $5K in AWS credits
• 🗓 Apply by July 25th

This is your shot to get funded, get noticed, and go big! 💥