NYC’S FIRST EVER SKY-HIGH PITCH COMPETITION with up to $1M in funding.

It all starts here, folks.

On June 4, we’re bringing something truly different to NY Tech Week.

Rocket Mixer® and Apollo Society are hosting the second edition of a one-of-a-kind event that redefines the tech experience—where wellness meets innovation in one of the most stunning venue in NYC: Edge observation deck.

The life of a founder is anything but linear. It’s lived at the edge—of pressure, uncertainty, sharp turns, and constant intensity. Instead of ignoring that reality, we’ve built an experience around it.

The day begins with guided breath-work led by a professional instructor, helping founders reset and find clarity.

From there, the energy shifts. At the edge of the observation deck, eight top early-stage startups will step forward for a high-stakes elevator pitch competition, presenting to a leading VC fund.

The morning continues with an exclusive private breakfast alongside a curated group of founders, VCs, and operators.

We’re bringing a single, high-impact experience built as a three-part package: immersive breathwork, a pitch competition, and an exclusive private breakfast with founders, VCs, and operators. A can’t-miss gathering.

Startups will compete for the opportunity to secure up to $1M in funding for late-stage startups, or a first check and accelerator access for early-stage founders, led by LVLUP Ventures.

If you’re interested in pitching at the competition, please use link below. We recommend reviewing the instructions in the application form before applying. APPLY HERE

Priority Access to Event Bags

Each attendees will receive a gift bag of goodies worth more than $200.

NOTE — Given the limit of 100 bags, we’ll prioritize attendees joining the event at the observation deck — whether they attend both the breathwork session and the competition, or just the competition itself.

For guests attending only the breakfast, we unfortunately can’t guarantee there will be enough bags available as well.

Thank you to our partners for providing the goodies —

Othership, Curious Elixirs, KetoneIQ Caffeine, Waking Up App, Satori Concept, Intelligent Change, Naturepedic

See you on June 4! 🚀

Rocket Mixer® and Apollo Society

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Meet the Organizer — Rocket Mixer®

Startups are about launching bold ideas, exploring new ground, and scaling what works. That’s why we’re called Rocket Mixer®.

Our founder, Andrea Garau, is driven by a vision to create the ideal environment where meaningful networking truly happens.

Every detail—from venue and format to startup and audience curation—is thoughtfully designed for authentic conversations and lasting value for both our community and our partners.

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Meet the Organizer — Apollo Society

Apollo Society is a New York–based community platform that blends wellness, culture, and high-quality social experiences to create intentional, connection-driven gatherings.

It brings together founders, creatives, and high performers through curated events like dinners, wellness sessions, and immersive experiences designed to move beyond traditional networking and foster deeper human connection.

MORNING AGENDA

7:00 AM – Guest Check-In

7:10 AM – Exclusive Breathwork Session

7:35 AM – Pitch Competition: 8 founders. 1 minute each. Judged by a top VC Fund

8:35 AM – Winner Announcement & Event Highlights

9:00 AM – Curated breakfast experience with founders, investors, and select guests only

📸 PLEASE NOTE

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled.

If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your ticket by providing the name of the new attendee to the organizers. No refunds or monetary exchanges will be issued by the organizers.

MEDIA CONSENT

This event will be photographed and filmed. The organizers reserve the right to use photographs and video from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending the event you consent to your image being used for these purposes and to receive future marketing communications.