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Pitch & Running into a New Year

Pitch & Running into a New Year

Dorothy Chau & Kat O’Brien
January 02, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Whether you’ve been taking time off of running, hitting up Pitch and Run in NYC or elsewhere, or getting your runs in while traveling the world and visiting family and friends, welcome to 2024!

Chapter Updates

NYC Biggest White Elephant Exchange EVER

Wow, can you believe the mind-blowing turnout at our epic holiday bash this year? It was absolutely off the charts! We were graced with the presence of over 60 party animals who rocked the night away! Special features included deodorant, massage gun (not provided by Boris this year), fancy pasta sauce and explosively spicy chips.

Chicago

We're absolutely crushing it! We're getting ready for the upcoming chilly weather, but that's not stopping us from our weekly runs every Friday at 8a! So, don't worry, we've got you covered

Los Angeles

We're thrilled to see more and more familiar faces joining us regularly! 🎉 Right now, we're taking a short break, but don't worry, we'll be back in action with our usual sessions starting in February. So mark your calendars and get ready for some awesome times ahead!

San Francisco

Big shoutout to Denis who stepped in and found a new runner for me while I was on my way. 🙌🏻Talk about coast to coast teamwork!🗽🌉

SF PnR kicking it with extra legs from 🦮

Recent Races

Kat O’Brien ran the Valencia Marathon in 3:48:43.

Pop Up Pitch & Run Atlanta last month hosted by Spencer!

Atlanta PnR

News On the Pitch Front

Product News

💫 Check out Boris Borenberg, founder of Xoba, being interviewed by Alex Lieberman about his company! https://www.instagram.com/p/C0J9WUJAbSA/

💫 Nikolai Petrov, founder of One2One-Run, highlights Pitch and Run in a post about his company and participating in a PNR right before the NYC Marathon https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nikolai-petrov-178735a_startup-earlystage-earlystageinvesting-activity-7138939052459728896-SqUq/

💫 Launched the 'InstaLabel' platform this week. We use an AI bot to label image and video training datasets for your AI project. Happy to connect with anyone that's trying to kickstart an AI project and is in need of labeled data!

Other News

🚨 Vinay is now sponsored by Wolaco so you can save 20% off preventing freezing your butt off! ☃️ Use code: CHADHAFORTHEVIN

🚨 Sid’s Gym in NYC is now open! Not only do you get to hang out with Ethan, you can also run up an insane mountain or run on moon! 🌝

Highlight: Pitch n Runner OG Oleg Kogan

How did you get started running with Kevin and Nihal?

The earliest documented memory of my running journey with Nihal, according to my iPhone Photos, dates back to October 18, 2018 — a date that holds a special place in my heart. From that moment onward, Nihal and I enthusiastically laced up our running shoes, hitting the west side highway with a sense of purpose. Many friends have joined since. Our runs, often resembling scenes from an unfolding story, became a delightful blend of shared challenges and good human moments.

Here is another early memory

Yet, it was when I joined forces to help Nihal to prepare for the NYC Marathon that our story took a compelling turn. Nihal would humorously mention the rarity of finding a companion willing to conquer 15 miles regularly. But it was our unwavering bond, and some magnesium supplements along the way, that made this journey into a fun ride. Here it is:

Here's a cherished snapshot from March 13, 2020, featuring me, Nihal, and Kevin. It's a poignant reminder of a day when the world seemed to swirl in chaos, yet our friendship and our runs kept us grounded and connected.

Pitch and Run running story is a collection of genuine real-life experiences that remind us that running is not just about fitness; it's about the remarkable bonds and hilarious escapades that accompany the journey.

What inspires you to run?

I just run. There is no particular inspiration. I know it’s strange.

I started to run around Dec 2016. Ran 5,912 mi since. Here is my Nike Running Club stat screenshot.

Tell us about your startup.

My company is called Intelligent Machines also known as ima.ai This is what we do, build intelligent machines and automation systems. We pioneered the idea of real time digital twins and autonomous software robots. Just like any other startup we went through lots of ups and downs along the way. There is another thing in the works codenamed AWE, but it’s too early to present it to the people yet.

What’s your favorite thing about Pitch and Run?

People.

What do you bring to Pitch and Run?

In the world of Pitch and Run, I aim to bring good vibes and the occasional interesting question to the table. Lately, I haven't been able to make it every Monday and Friday at 9:00 am because of early morning commitments, but I make sure to inject enthusiasm and some fun conversations into our runs whenever I'm there. It's all about enjoying the journey and sharing some intriguing thoughts along the way. 🏃‍♂️💬😊

What’s your favorite memory of Pitch and Run?

Hundreds of these