
The Startup Pitch: Demo Showcase by Startup Grind
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM EDT · The Yard: Herald Square · New York, NY
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🚨 **[CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-startup-pitch-demo-showcase-7/)** to RSVP 👈 It's time to **go beyond the deck and see the best live tech** from New York's emerging startups. Welcome to a pitch event with a twist. We skip the fluff and focus on what matters: **a live look at real products**. This pitch & demo showcase gives you a first look at new technology from startups that are actively building and shipping product — **sometimes even before VCs have seen them!** 🚨 **[CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-startup-pitch-demo-showcase-7/)** to RSVP 👈 The format is fast-paced and interactive. After each demo, the floor is open for questions, ideas, and honest feedback from the community. **We welcome investors who want an unfiltered look at new technology and early-stage teams.** * 📅 Date: Thursday, August 20th * 🕓 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM * 📍 Venue: The Yard: Herald Square * 🎫 Tickets: Only $5 (*includes happy hour refreshments)* * 📑 Founders: **[Sign up here](https://forms.gle/A7LsswmLwwrQi3Jh7?utm_source=luma)** to apply to pitch at an upcoming event 🚨 **[CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-startup-pitch-demo-showcase-7/)** to RSVP 👈 **WHO SHOULD ATTEND** * Startups ready to demo a real product and get honest feedback * Engineers, PMs, and designers who love seeing new tech in action * Investors looking for a ground-floor, early look at local startups * Anyone in the NYC tech scene who wants to connect with and support the people building things **AGENDA** * 5:30 PM: Doors Open & Networking * 6:00 PM: Startup Pitches & Demos with Audience Q&A * 7:00 PM: Meet the Presenting Startups **PITCH FORMAT** * Pitch & Demo - 6 minutes * Audience Q&A - 4 minutes * Pitch deck AND product demo are required 🚨 **[CLICK…