Fundraising Fundamentals: 60-second Pitch

​🎯 Goal:

​Craft a crisp 60-second pitch that sparks investor curiosity, opens conversations, and helps you stand out — whether at events, on first calls, or demo days.

​👤 For:

​Founders preparing to fundraise (pre-seed to Series A) who want to master the art of a concise, high-conviction pitch.

​What You’ll Learn:

• ​How to structure a compelling 60-sec pitch that flows naturally

• ​How to balance story, credibility, and clear “why now” signals

• ​How to avoid common pitfalls that cause investors to tune out

• ​Where and when to use your 60-sec pitch most effectively

​Agenda:

​What Investors Listen For

• ​The psychology of early investor conversations

• ​The 4 key questions your pitch must answer fast

• ​Why most founder pitches don’t land — and what to do instead

​60-Second Pitch Format

​✏️ Exercise: Write your 60-sec pitch live

• ​Flow & structure: Problem → Solution → Market → Traction/Team → Ask

• ​How to add credibility and momentum without rambling

• ​Balancing clarity and enthusiasm to keep interest high

​Verbal Delivery + Practice

• ​How to sound natural, not rehearsed

• ​Common delivery mistakes — and quick fixes

• ​Live practice with peer and coach feedback

​🏁 Workshop Deliverable:

​Your finalised 60-Second Pitch Script, ready to use immediately.