Rockies Venture Club

Pitch Academy Denver (April)

  • Thursday, April 05, 2018
  • 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Thrive Cherry Creek. 201 Milwaukee St. Denver, CO 80206
  • 21

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Free access to Pitch Academy for Keystone Members and one guest. If you are interested in practicing your pitch please let RVC know at the beginning so we can plan accordingly.
  • Lecture only student experience the full pitch academy and may observe others giving their pitch, but do not give a pitch or receive personalized feedback.
  • RVC Member Pricing for Lecture only. Students attend the full Pitch Academy and can observe others pitch, but will not give their own pitch or receive personalized feedback.
  • Includes the full class plus an opportunity to present your pitch and receive expert critique.
    This option is required for companies pitching at RVC events.
  • This RVC Member only option is required for companies pitching at RVC events. Includes the full class plus an opportunity to present your pitch and receive expert critique.

Registration is closed

PITCH ACADEMY



The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to polish your investor pitch, sharpen your strategy and provide a background on what investors are looking for, connecting with your audience, and negotiating a successful deal. 

Key topics covered include: 

  • Focus your 5 minute pitch
  • How to present
  • Effective pitch deck design
  • How to pace your presentation
  • How to communicate the value of your company in a way that doesn't close doors
  • How to communicate your "deal"
  • How to balance pitching your product vs. pitching your company
  • Understanding investor psychology
  • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
  • Communicating risks in such a way that investors are put at ease
  • What to do to follow-up after the pitch 

The RVC Pitch Academy is unique in that it is taught by instructors who work one-on-one with dozens of angel and venture capital investors in order to determine what it is that they want. Graduates of the pitch academy receive funding at over ten times the national rate for those who are seeking venture investment.

This is a required course for any company chosen to pitch at an RVC Monthly Meeting, but is open to the public for those who want to learn more about angel investing, the pitch process and getting their company ready for investors. Those that are selected to pitch at an upcoming RVC event will be provided a complimentary ticket. 

All participants are encouraged to bring their pitch deck and laptop and you will get a chance to make your five minute pitch and receive expert feedback and input from your peers.

Note: To pitch to investors at an RVC meeting you must apply to pitch and be accepted by RVC reviewers.