
Builders take the stage 🚀
Each gets 3 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. 💰
Real demos encouraged.
Check HERE our winner from the March 24 edition!
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 project in 2 minutes
Get selected → Final pitchers confirmed by July 19th
Pitch live → 3 minutes on stage, July 22nd at Verci Flatiron
Audience votes → Real-time votes
Walk out with $1K cash → Winner walks out with the prize
You Should Pitch 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 July 16.
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 (12–15 pitchers × 3 min each)
7:00 PM — Live voting + winner announcement
7:30 PM — Networking, $1K prize handed out
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