Founder Idol - #NYTechWeek

Wednesday, Jun 3

6:00pm – 10:00pm

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Founder Idol: One Minute. One Shot. Apply now by joining the waitlist for your chance to pitch during NY Techweek 2026. Can you win the crowd and the judges in just 60 seconds? Founder Idol is the ultimate rapid-fire pitch event where ambitious founders take the stage during NY Techweek 2026 to deliver one-minute pitches to a live audience and a panel of four experienced judges—without a pitch deck or any visual aids. This is not a demo day. It’s a test of clarity, charisma, and conviction. Whether you're pitching or attending, Founder Idol is an unmissable evening of startup energy and sharp ideas. This is a highly limited & selective event: you must be accepted off the waitlist to attend. If you are seeking to pitch and you are accepted, you will be expected to attend. Do not join the waitlist if you cannot make it! This event is a preliminary version of what is set to be a much larger production format in the near future. Joining now will put you on the best track to be involved in the evolution of Founder Idol as it grows! Event Format: 10-15 founders pitch their startup or idea in a one-minute slot A panel of expert judges provides fast, honest feedback The audience votes for their favorite pitch Judges select a standout winner based on clarity, originality, and potential ​​Ilias Anwar is a New York-based entrepreneur, content creator, and event producer behind 2.5 billion content views and 500+ events produced and has built a community of 200K+ followers and 50K+ newsletter subscribers across the creator, founder, and investor space. Recognized as one of OTSNY's Top 100 Must-Watch Entrepreneurs and author of Cheat Codes to now partnering with rednote to help them go to market in the U.S. ​​Follow him on Website | Linkedin | Instagram Who Should Attend: Founders: Gain visibility, refine your message, and make valuable connections Investors and Operators: Spot early-stage talent with big potential Startup Enthusiasts: Enjoy a high-tempo, ideas-driven evening with the community Recording Notice: If you attend (as a pitcher, judge, or audience member), you will be recorded! By registering, you consent to being recorded, with your image & likeness used on our media channels. We're building the Founder Idol brand starting with this NY Techweek event—and hopefully many more. ALINE WALK IN ANY ROOM - "You have a 99% match 20ft away." No more being Scared of going up to Strangers. Never again: Solo-wandering, Standing alone, Small-talking. ALINE (patent-pending) is the only IRL networking app that matches people, close by, with mutual intent. No scrolling/swiping. Just alerts. Tell it: "I'm looking for someone to talk to about AI" "'m hiring an engineer" "I want a job, a client, an investor" The app scans the room and notifies you- "You have a 99% match 20ft away + here's an icebreaker" You walk over: "Hey, we're 99% ALINE'd. Glad we found each other, here." Www.Aline.network First 5K users are Free for Life Disclaimer: By registering, you agree to receive occasional emails about future events. You can unsubscribe at any time. This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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