Startup Pitch Bootcamp: Learn from Seattle's Top Entrepreneurs

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...

What is the Agenda?

• Welcome and Socializing
• Introduction to the Founder Institute
• Expert Talks on How to Pitch Your Business
• Pitch Workshop
• Speed Pitching
• Conclusion and Networking

For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Seattle, see our list of Startup Resources. Interested in perfecting your pitch? Read our Pitch Deck Guide and download pitch templates.