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This is Propel and Tavern’s first accelerator and our founders have sharpened their vision, defined their pitches, and built real momentum. Now they’re stepping out to share it. Every team presenting is actively looking for what comes next, whether that’s investment, early clients, partners, or the right people to grow with.
Demo Night is the one evening where founders, investors, operators, and the simply curious all end up in the same room. Whether you’re building something of your own, scouting your next investment, or just want a front row seat to the ideas shaping NYC’s future, there’s a place for you here. You don’t have to be “in impact” to belong. You just have to like being early to good ideas and great conversations.
What to Expect on Demo Day
• Live pitches from a cohort of founders who’ve spent weeks refining what they’re building
• Investors from across NYC and beyond in the room, who are actively looking for what’s next
• Teams ready to connect with investors, clients, and collaborators who can help them scale
• An inside look at the tools and ideas driving the next wave of innovation
• Open, low pressure networking with the people building the future of the city
Featured Founders
Jackson Greene of Arkzphere
Alexis Fagan of WhenPal
Ayvan Krishan of ReBottle
Dylan Manna of Coaching and Creative Consulting
Dmitry Korolev of SuperGRC
Moshe Cohen of Cohen & Co CPA’s
Douglas Goldwater of the Proteus Club
Raven Roberson of VATER
Reviewing Panel
Porsha Seechung: Head of Green Project Manager, Project Management Institute
Frank Albanese: Cofounder & CTO at Tavern Community. Cofounder & CTO at CoVerified.
Robert Harary: Early-Stage VC Investor, Co-Founder Raisi.ai
Jane Gios: Startup Advisor
This is one of the best networking nights you’ll have all season: founders pitching live, investors ready to connect, and a community that genuinely shows up for each other.
Agenda
7:00 PM — Doors Open & Open Networking: Grab a drink and meet the founders, investors, and guests as they arrive.
7:30 PM — Pitches & Presentations: The cohort takes the stage for live demos.
9:00 to 10:00 PM — Open Networking: Keep the conversations going and connect with founders, investors, and potential collaborators before the night wraps.
Come for the innovation. Stay for the connections.
Opportunities
Demo Night NYC: Founders, Investors & The Social Impact Cohort
Propel is concluding its first 10 week accelerator program and teams in the cohort have finished their products, shared their solutions, and crafted their pitches to present to you live from Demo Day in Manhattan.
The conversation will focus on how founders choose the model that best aligns with their mission.
When: Wednesday 7-10 PM June 17, 2026
Registration Link: Register Here
We are actively looking for other founders in the network interested in joining the next cohort from Propel launching in July.
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