The Pitch, IRL
The Pitch LIVE at SF Tech Week
Watch real founders pitch investors at a live recording of The Pitch during SF Tech Week, then join the founder mixer at The Pearl in San Francisco on October 5, 2026. Presented by Engine.
Hosted by Josh Muccio
About this event
Don't miss a live, exclusive taping of The Pitch podcast at SF Tech Week 2026. Just like the hit business podcast, you'll watch real entrepreneurs pitch to top-tier investors for real money, all in front of a live audience.
Three founders take the stage to pitch Eric Bahn of Hustle Fund, Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, and Arielle Zuckerberg of Long Journey.
See the deals happen (or die on the vine!) and learn exactly what it takes to get funded. This is your chance to go behind the scenes of venture capital.
Space is limited. Secure your ticket now and be in the room where it happens! Presented by Engine.
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Who it's for
Founders, investors, and listeners who want to experience The Pitch live and meet others in the startup community.
Schedule
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The live taping starts at 4 p.m. The overall show and mixer event runs until 7 p.m. All times are local to San Francisco.
Good to know
What happens at The Pitch LIVE?
Real founders pitch real investors on stage, live, with no edit button. Josh Muccio hosts it the same way he hosts the show. When the taping ends the room turns into a founder mixer, so you can actually talk to the people you just watched decide. Engine presents the event.
When should I arrive?
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Pacific, with the live taping beginning at 4 p.m.
Where is The Pearl?
601 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, in the Dogpatch neighborhood on the east side of the city.
How long does it run?
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Pacific. The live taping starts at 4 p.m., followed by a founder mixer. The event wraps at 7 p.m.
How much is a ticket?
General Admission is $25. You buy it on the registration page.
Do I need an invite or an application?
No. Anyone can buy a ticket. There is no application, no approval step, and no badge from any other conference required.
Is this part of SF Tech Week?
It happens during SF Tech Week, on Monday, October 5. Registration for this one is separate and self-contained, so a ticket here is all you need from us.
Can I come on my own?
Plenty of people do. The first half is a show, so nobody is expected to work a room cold, and afterwards everyone in the building has the same thing to talk about. Doors open half an hour before the taping if you want time to settle in first.
Do I have to be a founder or an investor?
No. The room skews founders, investors, and people who listen to the show, but the ticket is open to anyone who wants to watch funding decisions get made in real time.
Can I pitch at the event?
Not at this one. The founders on stage are booked in advance through the show's normal process. If you want to pitch on The Pitch, apply at thepitch.show/apply.
Who is on stage?
The investor panel is Eric Bahn of Hustle Fund, Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, and Arielle Zuckerberg of Long Journey. Three founders pitch them live; founders are booked in advance through the show's normal process.