​June 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Stamford Town Center
A Signature Event of #CTTechWeek

​What happens when Shark Tank meets The Dating Game?

​The Investing Game — a live, game-show style pitch competition where the founders are... anonymous.

​Join us for a bold twist on pitching, where startups don’t show slides — they show up as themselves.

​Here’s how it works:

​We kick off with a networking hour — connect with fellow founders, investors, and community leaders from across Connecticut’s innovation scene.

​Then, it’s showtime.

​One featured Venture Capitalist (our “chooser”) will take the stage, ready to invest in a founder.
But there’s a twist: the entrepreneurs are hidden.

​Three founders, identified only as Founder #1, #2, and #3, will answer curated questions in a blind Q&A format.
No names. No decks. Just raw insight, strategy, and personality.

​At the end, the VC picks the founder who sparks the most interest — sight unseen.

​Who Should Attend?

​Whether you're a startup junkie, curious investor, tech enthusiast, or just here for the vibes — this is a can’t-miss event that brings pitching to the stage in a whole new way.

​Come for the networking. Stay for the show. Leave inspired.

​RSVP now to be part of CT Tech Week’s most exciting event.

​About CT Tech Week:

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This event is part of #CTTechWeek, a series of initiatives bringing together the CT tech ecosystem, hosted by non-profits, the City of Stamford, VCs, and startups.

​​Media Consent:
By attending this event, you consent to photography, video, and audio recording. Your presence may be captured and used for promotional purposes in perpetuity, including on websites, social media, news, and advertising. Your participation serves as your release of any claims related to the use of recorded media, including those regarding privacy or copyright.

​About Realist Lab

​Realist Lab is a (501(c)(3) on mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and change makers through education, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives. We provide resources, funding opportunities, and strategic support to help early-stage founders bring their visions to life. Through programs like the Venture Launch Fellowship, we cultivate a thriving ecosystem for underrepresented entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the tools, connections, and knowledge needed to build sustainable and impactful businesses.

​Proceeds from the event will go to fund future generations of the Realist Lab Venture Launch Fellowship Program.