The inaugural New York Pitch Summit, hosted by Harvard Business School Club of New York’s Alumni Startups division, brought together a curated group of high-potential startups, experienced investors, and engaged members of the HBS alumni community. The competition unfolded over several months, spanning applications, demos and final pitches. Momentum built quickly from the opening of applications in November 2025 through the January 2026 deadline, drawing a strong pool of high-caliber founders. In early March, more than 35 Harvard Business School Alumni Founders presented at Demo Day, culminating in a final group of companies advancing to the Final Pitch at the end of the month.
Throughout the journey, the events and broader advising process were defined by the energy and engagement of our startup community – from organizers to applicants to volunteer advisors, judges, sponsors and the enthusiastic audiences who showed up to support our founders.

(Photos by Katherine Munoz)
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