Queens’ Startup Pitch Pops in Long Island City

Long Island City pitched last night with Queens’ Startup Night, funding NYC’s spring at a Vernon loft. Founder Mia Chen sold her app as 200 investors eyed, a $20 ticket dive into ventures. It’s borough hustle—pure LIC vibe, stakes hot. A kid gaped at slides; a pro wrote checks. ‘Queens builds—this is it,’ Chen says, flipping decks. The room turned shark tank.

The pitch’s fresh—March 20’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing seats by 6 p.m. Chen’s an Astoria dreamer; last night’s crowd hit max—ideas flew. A latecomer nabbed a spot; Q&A buzzed—NYC grit glowed. Deals hit $50K—startups ruled. #LICStartup trended; Brooklyn’s jealous.

Some griped—’Too risky,’ sniped a skeptic, dodging bets. Lights flickered—fixed quick; pitches held. A rival’s pitching a Flushing fund, splitting cash. Still, 250 stayed—hustle reigned. LIC’s never pitched so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a demo if spring bites. ‘NYC’s next—this funds it,’ she says, packing slides. The pitch’s a Queens win—grit meets green. It’s a startup rush; catch the next. Bring a wallet—dreams call.