NYC Tech Week: Find a Start-Up to Help or Join (In-Person)

Welcome!

If you are a developer, UX designer, marketer, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to join or help a tech startup, or even just get involved in a project, this event is for you!

We will be introducing projects for you to get involved with during the pitches. There is no group like this on Meetup or in the startup world because we filter out the BS and get you going on a project ASAP. No judges, no winner, and no time-consuming feedback.

What happens first in the event is startup founders pitch their business or idea to the audience, which is full of the developers, designers, marketers, etc. If you are interested in one of the projects / startups, you can join one of the founders in a breakout room to continue building, workshopping, and/or onboarding the startup with attendees.

People have been able to start and advance their businesses as a result of this process.

Schedule:

• 6:00 PM - Doors open for networking
• 7:00 - Founders pitch
• 7:30 onward - founders break off into break-out groups and attendees can move around and help one for the remainder of the time, similar to a hackathon.

Startup Oasis was created to pierce the illusion of accessibility of startups and tech by creating a grassroots forum for early-stage founders to pitch to those in the tech ecosystem to get real-time feedback for their idea or business. Use this link to:

• Follow us on LinkedIn
• Join our community on Discord
• Donate to our cause
• Visit our website

FAQ: Is this event free to attend? Yes - Startup Oasis will always be free for anyone to attend. If you would like to donate, you can do so directly on our website. You can also talk to us about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities.

How do I sign up to pitch? RSVP here. Right when the event starts, fill out the form and then raise your hand on Zoom. That will also determine the order. You can also buy a VIP ticket to support our cause and guarantee you a spot to pitch. To be eligible to pitch, you must be the cofounder of a technology-based startup. Agencies, consultants, coaches, MLM schemes, and nonprofits are not eligible to pitch, but you can still watch the pitches and join the breakouts.

What happens after the pitches? The breakout groups open for the remainder of the event. Each founder gets a breakout room, and you can talk more about their business and needs with them.

Can I invite other people that I know? Yes - please have them RSVP here or on the LinkedIn event listing.

How do I get the most out of this event?

• Founders - In this event, no money is awarded nor are any winners named. We are not here to critique your pitch, just to help you find teammates, cofounders, and feedback from other professionals. Make sure your pitch is 3 minutes or less and clear about what your biggest needs are.
• Attendees - If you are new to startups and tech, feel free to just watch with no pressure to participate. If you are looking to join a startup or find a side project, make sure you take notes during the pitches to join the group of the founder that you're most interested in helping. Most founders need help with either developing the product or with a go-to-market strategy.

Do we meet in person? We do this event in Atlanta, GA each month in Midtown at ATDC. Content: We are looking for founders to be interviewed or people to interview founders for short videos. Let us know if you are interested!

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