Join us on December 15 at 18:30 CET for an exclusive 75-minute online session with Christoph Sollich, better known as The Pitch Doctor, who over the past decade has coached thousands of startups to sharpen their story and win attention.
In the first half of the event, Christoph will unpack the secrets of a great pitch, what works, what doesn’t, and how to make your message instantly compelling. In the second half, five lucky early-stage startups will receive live feedback; Christoph will dissect their pitch and offer real-time feedback on stage. We will then finish with a short Q&A
If you’re building your startup and want to join our Spring ’26 cohort at Founder Institute Switzerland (starting February 2026), this is the perfect preview of what you’ll learn and practice week after week.
Don’t miss your chance to elevate your pitch, network with fellow founders, and secure your spot in the next cohort.
To pre-submit your one-minute pitch visit this link by December 5; for a chance to be one of the five startups selected for live feedback.
What You'll Learn: - How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
You can also already apply to the Spring ’26 Founder Institute Switzerland cohort and benefit from Christoph’s mentoring, weekly pitch practice, and dedicated office hours; so you’re pitch-ready when you meet investors. Apply here: Http://fi.co/apply/Zurich
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our
Madlibs format.
About Founder Institute:The
Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,100 entrepreneurs raise over 1.9BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.