Mackenzie is the Global Startup Evangelist at AWS. His days are spent traveling the globe to meet startups, share their stories, and connect engineering teams together. Every day there are a large number of startups launching on AWS across every imaginable industry. It’s Mackenzie’s mission to find stories of startups that are helping to improve the world and share these stories with a wide audience.
Join us for the inaugural NYC AWS x Global Women in Tech® Pitch Competition — an evening designed for innovators, founders, and ecosystem builders committed to advancing women-led technology in New York City. Whether you're ready to take the stage or here to discover the next wave of women-led startups, there's a place for you at this event. AWS and Global Women in Tech® are bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders for an unforgettable night of pitching, connection, and community.
🏆For Startup Founders - Pitch Your Startup
Take the stage in front of a panel of renowned NYC investors and AWS leaders. This is your opportunity to gain visibility, feedback, and support to accelerate your startup's growth.
🏅Compete in front of AWS judges and investors
💡Get direct feedback from AWS mentors and technical experts
🤝 Network with investors and fellow founders
🎯 Get AWS mentorship and technical guidance
📣 Showcase your startup to a curated audience
✈️ Win a trip to the Global Women in Tech® Summit in Cape Town 🇿🇦 — awarded to the top 3 pitches of the night*
Ready to pitch? → Apply to Pitch
🌐 For Audience Members — Join as an Attendee
No pitch required. Come to discover, connect, and engage with the NYC women-in-tech ecosystem. Whether you're an investor, operator, or ally — your presence helps fuel the movement.
🔍 Discover the next wave of women-led startups
🚀 Connect with AWS leaders, investors, and innovators
💬 Engage in post-pitch networking and reception
📚 Learn from real startup pitches and judge Q&A
🤝 Build partnerships and expand your network
Want to attend? → Click "Register Now" in this page
We'll kick off the evening with opening remarks from AWS and Global Women in Tech® NYC leadership, setting the stage for the competition and introducing our esteemed panel of judges. You'll hear about the program's vision, the journey ahead for our finalists, and what makes this partnership so special.
This is the main event! Watch our exceptional women-led startups take the stage to pitch their ventures in rapid-fire 2-minute presentations, followed by 1 minute of Q&A with our panel of renowned NYC investors and industry leaders. Expect innovation, passion, and bold ideas that are shaping the future.
Come for a night of networking, connecting, and celebrating women-led innovation.
Want to pitch? There is a separate application — click here to apply to pitch
