The Shortlist: October Founder Showcase

2026-10-26 · 18:00:00 · New York

New York, NY

Hosted by The Shortlist NY, this October Founder Showcase brings startup founders together for an in-person pitch competition in New York City starting at 18:00 on October 26, 2026.

Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/shortlistoctober

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Hosted by Sangavi Suresh, Andrew Yeung & Ivor Stratford

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders working across any sector who want to pitch on stage or observe peer presentations will find value here. Attendance is free of charge, making it accessible for builders exploring the New York startup community.

What happens

Participants gather in New York for an evening dedicated to a structured founder showcase and pitch competition. Founders take the stage to present their ventures, running across the scheduled program through October 27.

Who's in the room

Hosts Andrew Yeung, Ivor Stratford, and Sangavi Suresh oversee the room, joined by sector-agnostic founders and members of the local entrepreneurial network watching the pitches unfold.

How to prepare

Refine a concise verbal pitch that clearly outlines your problem, solution, traction, and immediate business objectives. If you plan to pitch, rehearse without relying heavily on notes so you can deliver a crisp, engaging presentation within your allotted stage time.

Organizer: The Shortlist NY

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Sectors
Agnostic

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Andrew Yeung (Host)
  • Ivor Straford (Host)

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