Builders take the stage 🚀
Each gets 5 minutes to pitch their AI project LIVE, in front of founders, side-hustlers, and builders.
Judges score. The crowd votes. One person walks out with $1,000 cash on the spot. 💰

No polished decks required.
Real demos strongly encouraged.

Check HERE our winner from the March 24 edition!

How It Works

Apply to pitch → Submit your project in 2 minutes
Get selected → Final pitchers confirmed by May 1st
Pitch live → 5 minutes on stage, May 4th at Fabrik NYC
Audience votes → Real-time votes
Walk out with $1K cash → Winner walks out with the prize

Who Should Pitch?

You don't need a polished startup. You need a working idea and 5 minutes of nerve.
If you are:

Building something with AI doesn't matter how early
Have a side project you've been waiting to show someone
Want honest feedback from real builders, not just yes-men
Ready to get on a stage and make your case

→ Apply to pitch HERE!

Applications close April 29.

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

5:00 PM — Doors open, mingle with the crowd
5:30 PM — Pitches begin (8–10 pitchers × 5 min each)
6:30 PM — Live voting + winner announcement
6:45 PM — Networking, $1K prize handed out

AI Pitch Blitz: $1K Cash Drop