Startup Pitch Night: $1K Cash Drop (AI Optional) | by 1PB.org

Builders take the stage 🚀 → Apply to pitch! Applications close Sep 10.

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

1. Apply to pitch → Submit your pitch deck

2. Get selected → Final pitchers confirmed by Sep 10th

3. Pitch live → 3 minutes on stage, at Verci Flatiron

4. Audience votes → Real-time votes

5. 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 Sep 10.

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