Nerdstage Events
Take the Stage
Find your next opportunity to pitch, learn, and grow your community.
Nerdstage Events
Community Calendars
Curated event calendars in major startup ecosystems
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NYC
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Connections Count
Build Your Community
Whether you're joining a social mixer or pitching at a competition, every Nerdstage event is designed to create real connections between founders, investors, and operators.
- Meet investors and founders in person
- Build relationships that go beyond a pitch deck
- Join social events or network at pitch competitions
- Follow-up intros that actually convert
Signature Formats
Three Ways to Take the Stage
Elevator Lab
Pressure-free practice
Low-stakes, high-energy pitch practice for founders at any stage. Sharpen your elevator pitch, get instant peer feedback, and build confidence before the big moments.
- Workshop to apply Nerdstage's proven framework for the "elevator pitch"
- Develop a conversational approach that you can deliver 1,000+ times per year
Startup Arena
Competitive pitch battle
Pressure-test your pitch in real conditions. Compete against other founders, get scored by judges, and win prizes, all in front of a live audience.
- On-stage pitch + instant feedback
- Judge panel scoring
- Prizes for top pitches
Demo Day
The main stage
Our flagship event. Pitch on stage to 100+ attendees and 10+ active investors. Demo tables, networking, and connections that lead to funding.
- Pitch on the main stage
- Investor Q&A
- Demo tables & networking
- Selective admission
Ready to Connect?
Whether you're practicing your first pitch or presenting to investors, there's a Nerdstage event for you.