Propel Earth Presents: The NYC Founder Pitch Competition In Partnership with Catalyst Intro

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The NYC Founder Pitch Competition

March 307:00 PM – 9:30 PMManhattan

For the first time, we are hosting a live pitch competition in New York City.

This is not an open mic for startups. This is a curated room of founders, investors, and operators coming together ahead of something much larger in Q2.

In Q2, we will host an invite-only founder competition on Long Island at a private, undisclosed location designed with a reality TV environment. Live judging. Structured investor panels. High-production storytelling.

This March event is the qualifying stage.

If you are a founder, this is your opportunity to step into the arena early.If you are an investor, this is your opportunity to see serious operators before the crowd does.If you are an audience member, this is where you see companies before they break out.

Top 3 Winners Receive:

Exclusive Catalyst Concierge access at no cost including:

Direct investor introductionsPitch deck refinement supportNewsletter feature to our founder and investor audienceFounder spotlight across LinkedIn and social channels

Additional perks from ecosystem partners including SeedLegals and invited special guests.

This is not just recognition. It is capital access, distribution, and long-term ecosystem leverage.

Who’s in the Room

Across our recent NYC events, our rooms have included:

40 to 45 percent founders actively buildingOver 70 percent of those at pre-seed or seed stage20 to 25 percent generating revenue under 1M ARRA growing percentage already past 1M ARR

15 to 20 percent investors and advisorsAngels, early-stage VCs, and operators actively writing checks

The remainder are senior operators, startup executives, and ecosystem builders.

Catalyst Intro has now surpassed 100 founders and investors on the platform since launch. This competition brings that growing network into one room.

About Propel Earth

Propel Earth is a global platform connecting and aligning changemakers across 6 continents. We have produced 80+ curated events, engaged 2,000+ in-person attendees, and built a 17,000+ email network of founders, investors, operators, and partners.

Our mission is simple: make solving the world’s most critical challenges radically accessible.

Through our platform, we support founders not just with events but with structured services, visibility, and ecosystem leverage.

Founders can explore our full marketplace of offerings here:https://propel.earth/marketplace

Services include:

Direct investor introductionsPitch deck revisions and redesignProfile optimizationNewsletter featuresInvestor thesis spotlightsVIP event accessFounder strategy sessionsCustom event partnerships

Whether you are raising capital, refining your narrative, building community-driven growth, or expanding distribution, the marketplace is built to support early-stage execution.

Founder Ticket: Pitch to Investors

Guaranteed 5 minute live pitchProfessional video coverageOn-camera founder interview clipsExposure to actively deploying investorsCurated networking access

Investor Ticket

Curated deal flowFive minute rapid exposure to vetted foundersPost-pitch mixer accessOption to join private dinner conversation

Investor tickets require approval. Actively deploying capital is expected.

Audience Member Ticket

$152 drink minimum at venue

Watch the pitches.Participate in the audience voting segment.Network during the open mixer.

Event Flow

6:30 PM – Doors OpenCheck-in and early networking

7:00 PM – Welcome RemarksContext on Propel Earth, Catalyst Intro, and the upcoming Q2 private competition

7:30 PM – 8:30 PMLive Founder Pitch CompetitionFive minute pitchesInvestor and judge feedback

8:30 PM – 9:30 PMOpen MixerStructured introductionsFounder interviews filmed on-site

8:30 PM – Private Investor Dinner (Back Room)Limited to 8 seatsFocused, moderated conversation between selected founders and investors

Private Dinner Ticket – $15Separate ticket requiredStrictly limited capacity

Hosted By

Stephen Michaelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephennmichael/

Rob Guthyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-g-147206169/

Catalyst Intro supports founders through:

Direct Investor IntroductionsPitch Deck RevisionsProfile OptimizationFounder and Investor SpotlightsVIP Event Access

Learn more: https://catalystintro.com/Concierge services: https://catalystintro.com/conciergeView our deck: https://catalystintro.com/catalystdeckBook time directly: https://calendar.app.google/ekond6f4NQY3dPvZ9

Bringing a groupReach out directly for preferred group pricingEmail ceo@catalystintro.comText 631 300 0461

By attending, you consent to being photographed and recorded. Photos and video may be used in our newsletter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and promotional materials.

By RSVPing, you agree to receive event updates and ecosystem announcements.

This is the first one. The room will remember who showed up early.