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Hey Startup Superstars!

This week, we're diving deep into the art of the perfect pitch. Whether you're gearing up for our upcoming events or preparing for your next big investor meeting, these tips will give you the edge.

🎭 The 60-Second Pitch Challenge

Can you distill your startup's essence into a compelling 60-second pitch? Here's a framework to get you started:

1. The Problem (10 seconds)

2. Your Solution (20 seconds)

3. Market Size (10 seconds)

4. Your Secret Sauce (10 seconds)

5. The Ask (10 seconds)

👉 Challenge: Craft your 60-second pitch and post it in the comments! The top 3 pitches will win a free pitch review session with a Pitch Night mentor!

Keep pitching, keep growing!

🚫 5 Pitch Mistakes That Make VCs Cringe

1. Overly Complicated Slides

2. Unrealistic Financial Projections

3. Ignoring the Competition

4. Lack of Clear Go-to-Market Strategy

5. Not Knowing Your Numbers

💡 Pro Tip: For each mistake, think about how you can turn it into a strength in your pitch. What's your strategy?

🔍 Behind the Curtain: What VCs Are Thinking

We asked our network of VCs what goes through their minds during a pitch. Here are some anonymous insights:

• "I'm looking for the founder's passion. Are they solving a problem they deeply care about?"

• "Team, team, team. A great idea with a mediocre team is less attractive than a good idea with an outstanding team."

• "I want to see that they've really done their homework on the market and their competitors."

🤔 Question for You: What's the most surprising thing you've learned about what VCs look for? Share your experiences!

Sharpen Your Tools, Nail Your Pitch 🛠️💼

Struggling with your pitch? You're not alone! But fear not—the right tools can be game-changers.

For those battling with visual presentation, Canva can transform your ideas into stunning slides. If polishing your language is the hurdle, Grammarly ensures your words shine. Collaborating with your team? Pitch makes deck-building a breeze.

Want to add a personal touch? Try Loom for quick, engaging videos. To understand how investors interact with your deck, DocSend provides valuable insights. And for that extra edge in refining your pitch language, ChatGPT can be a helpful brainstorming partner.

Don't forget to do your homework on potential investors—Crunchbase is your go-to for comprehensive research.

Remember, these tools amplify your message—they don't replace it. Your unique vision and drive are still your most powerful assets.

Now, armed with these tips and tools, are you ready to put your polished pitch to the test? Check out these exciting opportunities waiting for you...

🎉 ¡CELEBRAR! Pitch Competition: Hispanic Heritage Month Special

🚀 What's Cooking?

eMerge Americas is turning up the heat this #HispanicHeritageMonth with the CELEBRAR! pitch competition. It's time to spice up your pitch and grab some amazing opportunities!

📅 Mark Your Calendars

• Date: Wednesday, October 16

• Venue: Arlo Wynwood

• Apply by: September 26th

🏆 What's Up for Grabs?

• 💰 $2,500 grant (Cha-ching!)

• 🚀 Fast-track entry into the 2025 eMerge Accelerator

• 🎭 Showcase your startup at eMerge 2025

🎯 Who Can Apply?

All early-stage startups with Hispanic/LatinX founders in the industries listed!

🚦 Ready, Set, Apply!

👉 Apply Here

🤝 SeedFunders Investor Networking Event hosted by Pitch Night

🚨 Attention Founders and Investors! 🚨

Prepare for our upcoming SeedFunders Investor Networking Event, proudly hosted by Pitch Night. This is your chance to make waves in the startup ecosystem!

Founders: 🎤 Apply now for a chance to pitch your groundbreaking ideas to a room full of eager investors. Spots are limited, so don't wait!

Investors: 💼 Sign up here to receive your exclusive invitation. Be the first to discover the next big thing!

Event Details

🆓 Free entry for investors

🎟️ Limited spots available for founders

🍽️ Food, drinks, and killer networking opps

Limited partnership slots are up for grabs, want to partner? Fill out the form

Here’s The Pitch Line Up

Get your bags, we going traveling ✈️

🎉 September Pitch Opportunities 🎉

Whether you're looking to showcase your startup or gain inspiration from others, September is packed with exciting pitch events across the US. Check out these new opportunities:

👀 WATCH & LEARN:

September 18 in Boston INBOUND $1M Pitch Competition Six SaaS startup founders will pitch their business to a panel of experienced judges and receive live feedback. The stakes? Potentially walking away with a $1M investment from HubSpot Ventures that could help turn their business into the next unicorn.

September 25th-27th in San Diego The Women’s Fast Pitch winner will walk away with a minimum of $50K in grants, investment and services! ($25K in kind legal services from Holland & Knight, $5K grant minimum, $10K minimum investment from She Invests and more!) Includes National Media and Press coverage.

🎭 GET IN ON THE ACTION:

Applications Open St. Louis Tech Week Pitch Competition! This is your chance to venture boldly onto the big screen and compete for a share of a $5,000 prize pool.

September 27 Deadline Start.Pivot.Grow 2024 Pitch It! Round 7 Sponsored by Dallas College, UPS Foundation, and Wells Fargo Foundation will award grants to a for-profit business $20,000 First Place, $10,000 Second Place, and $2,500 Third Place.

September 29 Deadline CES AgeTech After Dark Pitch All finalists will receive $1,000 cash prize to offset travel expenses. The Grand prize winner is eligible for a $10,000 cash prize. Startups selected to pitch may be invited to join the AgeTech Collaborative accelerator program, where they can expect hands-on mentorship.

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Cheers,

The Pitch Night Squad!