by 1PB.org
Hosted by Startup Pitch Night by 1PB.org + Flaviu Simihaian + Silvia Carasel + Jonny Imerman + Adriana PREDA + Colin Robertson + Anthony Pryer + Maximilian Weber + Samridhhi Mandawat + Sahar Mor (Bond AI)
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What to look forward to
AI founders, side-hustlers, and technical builders will deliver three-minute live pitches, with the audience voting to award one winner $1,000. Supported by 1PB.org, which backs entrepreneurs through mentorship, investment, and support, the event will also feature demos, candid feedback, and networking.
Inside the event
Builders take the stage 🚀 → Apply to pitch! Applications close Oct 22.
Each pitcher gets 3 minutes to pitch their idea LIVE, in front of founders, side-hustlers, and builders. The crowd judges and votes. One person goes home with $1,000 cash on the spot. 💰
*Real demos encouraged.*
Funded by 1PB.org (One Percent Back)
Helping entrepreneurs succeed through mentorship, investment, and support. You pay it forward by donating 1% of the equity to a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping more entrepreneurs.
How It Works
- Apply to pitch → Submit your pitch deck
- Get selected → Final pitchers confirmed by Oct 22
- Pitch live → 3 minutes on stage, at The Grisly Pear Midtown (NOT THE NYU ONE)
- Audience votes → Real-time votes
- Winner walks out with $1,000 cash, same night
You Should Pitch if you:
- Are building something with AI, no matter how early
- Have a side project you've been waiting to show someone
- Want honest feedback from real builders, not just yes-men
- Are ready to get on a stage and make your case
→ Apply to pitch! Applications close Oct 22.
Who Should Attend?
- Working founders and operators building with AI
- Side-hustlers shipping nights and weekends
- Developers and technical builders
- Anyone curious what's actually getting built in NYC right now
→ Free admission
What to Expect
- 5:30 PM — Doors open, mingle with the crowd
- 6:00 PM — Pitches begin
- 7:00 PM — Live voting + winner announcement
- 7:15 PM — Networking, $1K prize handed out
The Grisly Pear - Midtown
The Grisly Pear - Midtown, 243 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, USA. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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Last checked: Nov 2, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
Organizer page checked: Oct 18, 2026. Check registration for the latest details.