Startup Pitch Bootcamp Level 1: Elevator Pitch Mastery
What to bring: A pen & paper (you will want to take ample notes), and enthusiasm to pitch on a live stage in front of soon-to-be friends and colleagues.
This Pitch Bootcamp carries a tight schedule: plan to arrive before 6:00 pm; programming will begin promptly at 6:15 pm.
Hosted by: Martín Martinez – award-winning public speaker, startup ecosystem leader, event producer, founder advisor, and
startup pitch expert.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Your elevator pitch is your first impression—make it count.
This hands-on, Level 1 workshop is designed to help founders master the art of concise, compelling storytelling in 60 seconds or less. Whether you're prepping for a demo day, investor meeting, or spontaneous coffee chat, your ability to clearly communicate your startup’s value is critical.
In this session, you'll learn how to:
Build a clear, compelling elevator pitch that gets attention
Speak with confidence and authenticity in high-stakes moments
Avoid common founder pitch pitfalls and filler language
Workshop your pitch live and get real-time, supportive feedback
This is Level 1 of our 2-part Startup Pitch Bootcamp series. Level 2 (next month) will focus on crafting an effective pitch deck and building your full fundraising story.
Who should attend: Early-stage founders, emerging entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to improve their startup storytelling and stage presence.
ABOUT
Pitching your startup ideas effectively is a crucial skill that will help you acquire financing, customers, partners, and top talent. In just three hours, the Startup Pitch Bootcamp will help you improve your pitching skills and recruit potential co-founders. This intensive, collaborative workshop features talks by leading startup Founders designed to help you understand the key ingredients of a successful pitch. Then, you can apply that learning and pitch to both experts and peers to receive constructive feedback in a relaxed setting.
It is not required, but to help you get the most out of this event, we’ve provided this Pitch Worksheet. You can fill out this worksheet and bring it to the Bootcamp, which will enable mentors to easily give feedback on your idea.
Who Should Attend the Pitch Bootcamp?
Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching
Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company
Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
What are some of the Topics?
What are the components of a great startup pitch
How do you pitch complex concepts in a simple way
What are some mistakes to avoid when pitching
How do you know when you pitch is good enough
and more...