Pitch Roast Live!
Hosted by BetterFutureLabs & TechUnited:NJ + Brandi Copeland + MJ Durkin + Noah Obstfeld
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What to look forward to
Pitch Roast Live will pair startup pitches with comedian-led roasts, bringing founders and investors together for a playful take on the pitch competition. Produced by TechUnited:NJ as part of the OverdriveAI Summit, the event will be sponsored by TriNet, a provider of HR, benefits, payroll, and compliance services for small and midsize businesses.
Inside the event
Big ideas. Bold pitches. No mercy.
TechUnited is hosting OverdriveAI: The hottest topics in AI. Debated live Nov 10 in Newark. After is Pitch Roast Live's NJ debut. Come for the conference, stay for the Pitch Roast Live.
See more about the conference here techunited.co/overdriveai-summit
Pitch Roast Live brings together startups, investors, and comedians for an evening where founders take the stage to pitch their companies and then face the roast.
Part startup pitch competition, part comedy show, Pitch Roast Live puts a playful spin on the traditional pitch event. Come for the ideas, stay for the laughs, and connect with New Jersey’s innovation community.
Pitch Roast Live is part of the OverdriveAI Summit, produced by TechUnited:NJ.
Sponsored by
TriNet is a leading provider of Human Resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses, offering technology-enabled services like human capital expertise, employee benefits (health insurance & retirement plans), payroll and compliance consulting.
Looking for the full OverdriveAI experience, including AI trainings, Main Stage programming, and the reception? Visit the main OverdriveAI event page to learn more and register.
No-show policy: Putting on these events takes real time and effort. All we ask is that you update your RSVP more than 24 hours ahead if you can't make it. No-shows who don't adhere to this policy will be added to our no-show list and excluded from future events.
Newark Culture Club
Newark Culture Club, 563 Broad Street, Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102, USA. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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Last checked: Nov 4, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
Organizer page checked: Nov 3, 2026. Check registration for the latest details.