Online Event
Crack the Pitch: Live Diagnostics with Christoph Sollich - The Pitch Doctor
Join on Dec 15, hear Christoph’s top pitch tips, and apply to be 1 of 5 founders he’ll coach live
Date
Dec 15, 2025
Time
09:30 am - 11:00 am
Address
Online Event
Join us for an exclusive 75-minute 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, 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 conclude with a short Q&A.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re at idea stage or already building traction as a pre-seed startup, this session will help you sharpen your story, clarify your positioning, and turn attention into traction.
Who Should Attend?
Founders at pre-idea, idea, validation, or early traction stages who want to strengthen their pitch.
What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, compelling, and engaging pitch
- If selected: tailored advice and live feedback on your pitch and startup idea
Want to Be Selected for Live Feedback?
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.
Ready to Build Your Startup?
If you’re considering joining the Spring ’26 cohort of Founder Institute Switzerland, this session will give you a preview of the hands-on practice you’ll get every week in the program.
You can 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
Ready to Build Your Startup?
If you’re considering joining the Spring ’26 cohort of Founder Institute Switzerland, this session will give you a preview of the hands-on practice you’ll get every week in the program.
You can 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
Don’t miss your chance to elevate your pitch, network with fellow founders, and secure your spot in the next cohort!
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
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 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.
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 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.
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