PeakRankings Founder, Sam Weintraub on Vulnerability & Consistency

Discover Pitch and Run Syndicate features and this month's runs

In partnership with

Founder Spotlight

Sam Weintraub - Peak Rankings

How did you get involved with Pitch and Run?
I discovered Pitch and Run through New York’s running community! A self-starter friend of mine recommended I show up, and I’m glad I did. “I believe self-care is essential for success as a founder, and running four (or more) miles a week definitely helps instill that discipline.”

Pitch n Ski ‘25 in Utah!

Tell us about your NYC ties.
I grew up in New York, so my connection to the city runs deep. Before fully dedicating myself to PeakRankings, I worked at Goldman Sachs and Ramp in Manhattan. These days, I bounce between cafes on lighter workdays and co-working spaces when I need to focus.

Citibiking has been a game-changer for me, doubling as both exercise and transportation. “Living in Brooklyn means I get a solid workout every time I ride back over the Williamsburg Bridge—perfect for clearing my head after a long day.”

Favorite memories and takeaways from Pitch and Run?
Pitch and Run has been a transformative experience for me as a full-time founder. The network of selfless and accomplished runners is incredible—you just have to show up and commit to running consistently.

One of the most rewarding opportunities has been organizing Pitch and Ski, a curated trip to Utah for 12 founders and investors in the PnR community. It was an unforgettable experience that deepened connections beyond our weekly runs.

Beyond that, PnR has influenced key aspects of my business, from people operations to sponsorships and marketing.

What’s something unexpected about Pitch and Run?
“Vulnerability. PnR isn’t just about running—it’s a mobile support group for ambitious individuals.” Some runs are all about fundraising and product strategy, while others focus on burnout or life transitions. The community fosters real, honest conversa

tions that go beyond business.

Tell us about your company and role.
I’m the Founder and CEO of PeakRankings. We help skiers and snowboarders decide where to go, when to visit, and what to expect through resort reviews, data, and honest content. PeakRankings started as a ski resort comparison website and has since expanded into a YouTube channel with over 68K subscribers and 2 million monthly views. Most recently, we launched PeakHouse, a curated ski trip experience across North America and Europe. (I’m actually writing this right after wrapping up our PeakHouse Italy trip in the Dolomites!)

What might surprise people about you?
“People are often surprised that I live in New York while running a ski brand. But I love the contrast—deep powder in the winter, bikeable bridges and back-to-back coffee chats the rest of the year.” Plus, many people who need ski trip planning help don’t already live in Utah or Colorado, so being based in NYC keeps me close to my audience.

Are you training for any races?
Not at the moment—though several PnR members are trying to convince me to run a marathon. We’ll see if I can carve out the time to train!

What’s next for you?
I’m diving into a deep retrospective on this past winter season to evaluate successes and areas for growth. I’m also exploring the idea of expanding PeakRankings to include summer destination ratings—stay tuned!

And, of course, I’ll be back on the PnR run grind at least once a week (maybe more). “See you out there!”

PnR Syndicate Features

Founder: Sloane Tilley

Dia’s goal is to improve health and performance by measuring key biomarkers daily, non-invasively, and at the point-of-need using our groundbreaking electrochemical sensing technology. Dia's first product measures cortisol levels - "the stress hormone" – in 2 drops of saliva in 15 minutes. The data is immediately available in a smartphone app to improve performance, training, and health for athletes and warfighters.

Dia has signed LOIs to purchase from BIOPAC Systems, Premier Sports Psychology, and an NBA Team – with military partnerships from: 711th Human Performance Wing, 59th Test & Evaluation Human Performance Squadron, 3rd OSG US Army Special Operations Command, DEVCOM Army Research Lab.

Existing funding: $3.25M in non-dilutive grants, $270K pre-seed led by HAX SOSV.

Current round: Seed round of $2M (50% filled) which is being matched by TACFI.

PnR Syndicate Features

Eden Labs (w/ SPANVentures.)

Founder: Sofia Assab & Devon Tietjen

EDEN is building AI-native developer infrastructure, offering a modular, high-performance framework that simplifies AI application development. By providing plug-and-play components for retrieval, orchestration, and optimization, Eden Labs eliminates fragmentation and enables teams to rapidly build, fine-tune, and scale AI-powered applications with greater efficiency and lower costs.

The platform is already in use by enterprise leaders in paid pilots that demonstrated cost savings of 30-40% in initial deployments, validating the platform’s value, and have committed customers of the caliber of MongoDB and several F500 companies post-raise.

Existing funding: raised a $100K angel round.

Current round: Seed round of $500K (fully filled) which we have $100K allocation with SPANVentures.

APRIL 2025

COMING UP THIS MONTH

THIS SAT 4/5! Hoka Monthly Run

​8:15 am – HOKA Store Flatiron, NY

FRI 4/11 Pitch & Run x PWR LIFT Demo

​8:45 am – meet for PWR LIFT Demo Bluestone Lane Chelsea Piers Café

THUR 4/24 Pitch & Rum - Summer Kickoff

​Join us at The Folly for a summer kickoff without the running!

NEW CHAPTER ALERT

🚀 PnR makes its way to Washington DC

​DC Chapter of @PitchAndRunNYC⚡️

9 AM Friday @ Indiana Ave & 7th St NW 🚇

4 miles • All paces • Run loop 

The Daily Newsletter for Intellectually Curious Readers

Image not found

Join over 4 million Americans who start their day with 1440 – your daily digest for unbiased, fact-centric news. From politics to sports, we cover it all by analyzing over 100 sources. Our concise, 5-minute read lands in your inbox each morning at no cost. Experience news without the noise; let 1440 help you make up your own mind. Sign up now and invite your friends and family to be part of the informed.

JUNE 2025

NY TECH WEEK x Pitch n Run

These events are part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Paces from 9min/mile to party pace 11min/mile+

Meet at 8:55am - at Bluestone Lane

Intros 9-9:10am

Meet at 7:25am - at Grand Army Plaza

Intros 7:30-7:35am

Meet at 7:25am - at Honeybird Coffee

Intros 7:30-7:35am

Meet at 7:55am - at Le Pain 1800 Broadway

Intros 8am-805am

Meet at 7:25am - at Le Pain 395 S End Ave

Intros 7:30am-7:35am

Meet at 8:55am - at Bluestone Lane

Intros 9-9:10am

A Final Note

📣 NEVER MISS AN UPDATE

The ultimate directory (if you haven’t joined yet, here’s your chance!)

GLOBAL 🌎️ https://pitchand.run/

Los Angeles ☀️    https://x.com/PitchandrunLA

San Francisco 🌯 https://x.com/PitchandrunSF

Pittsburgh 🏴‍☠️ https://x.com/PitchAndRunPGH

Share your latest updates and be featured in our upcoming newsletter! We want to hear all about the exciting happenings in the startup world.