Startup Pitch Bootcamp | Level 1: Elevator Pitch Mastery (Paid Workshop)
Practice pitching like a professional
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PAID, TICKETED WORKSHOP WITH A CAPPED ATTENDANCE. Enrolled Founders to the Austin Fall 2025 Cohort can attend for free. Please email our admissions team to recieve your discount code.
To lock in your seat, confirm your registration at the following link.
Hosted by: Martín Martinez, Founding & Executive Director at FI Texas. Martín is an award-winning public speaker, event producer, founder coach, and startup pitch expert who has helped countless founders overcome their public speaking fears and elevate their presence on the global stage.
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:
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Build a clear, compelling elevator pitch that gets attention
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Speak with confidence and authenticity in high-stakes moments
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Avoid common founder pitch pitfalls and filler language
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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.
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 workshop, which will enable mentors to easily give feedback on your idea.
Who Should Attend the Pitch Workshop?
- Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching
- Early-stage founders, emerging entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to improve their startup storytelling and stage presence.
- 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 Austin, see our list of Startup Resources. Interested in perfecting your pitch? Read our Pitch Deck Guide and download pitch templates.
Speakers
Platinum Partners
Local Partners
Google
Linkedin
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