Founders Live New York City: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders Live New York City is the local edition of a global pitch event for early-stage founders. Five founders each give a 99-second pitch, take audience questions, and the room votes for a winner. The September 2026 night was held at The Yard in Herald Square, with networking before and after.
Founders Live New York City at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Early-stage founders | luma.com |
| Where | The Yard coworking at Herald Square, Manhattan | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Pitch night held on 10 September 2026 | luma.com |
| Format | Monthly pitch competition open to the wider startup scene | luma.com |
| Pitches | 99-second pitches from five founders | luma.com |
| Voting | The audience vote decides the winner | luma.com |
| Prize | Winners go to regional Prime Time qualifiers | luma.com |
| Timing | Doors open at 6pm for networking | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders wanting pitch practice in front of a live crowd
- Founders who want a quick read on how a room reacts to their idea
- Investors and operators scouting new companies
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a small, private peer group
- Anyone uncomfortable with public voting
- Later-stage companies past early fundraising
Alternatives to Founders Live New York City
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace) | Not published | Apply or get referred by an existing member |
| Colectivo | Free community; paid membership price not published | Create a free profile or apply for membership |
| Fierce Foundry Founders Coworking Day | Not published | Choose a ticket type and request approval on Luma |
| Founders House | Network $500 a year or $50 a month (currency not named); All-Access price shared on request | Online application reviewed for fit; tours most weekdays |
| Founders Running Club New York | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group |
| Guava | Free community tier; full membership $1,200 to $1,500 a year (currency not named) | Apply to join; dinners need host approval |
| Hardware Founders (New York) | Not published | Request to join each event on Luma |
| Junto Founder Dinner | Not published | Request to join, subject to host approval |
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Questions about Founders Live New York City
- How does the pitch format work?
- Five founders each pitch for 99 seconds, then take four minutes of audience questions, and the audience votes for the winner.
- Where is it held?
- The September 2026 event was at The Yard coworking space in Herald Square.
- Can I pitch?
- Yes. Founders can apply through Founders Live to pitch at a future event.
- What does the winner get?
- A Founders Live membership, a perks pack and a spot in the regional Prime Time qualifiers.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; founders apply to pitch
- Format
- Monthly evening pitch night: five founders, 99-second pitches, audience vote
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Founders Live New York City isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.