Rockies Venture Club

Pitch Academy

  • Friday, May 22, 2020
  • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Online - Zoom Virtual Meeting
  • 20

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Free access to Pitch Academy for Keystone Members and their one guest.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


The RVC Pitch Academy is a half-day workshop designed to do much more than just polish a founder’s pitch and presentation skills. From delivering a compelling presentation to negotiating a successful deal, this workshop will prepare founders to understand many of the terms and processes used by VCs and sharpen their venture strategy.

Key topics include:

  • Preparing a business for a deal
  • Designing a deck
  • Delivering the pitch
  • Communicating the value for venture funding
  • Balancing pitching a product vs. pitching a company
  • Raising equity vs. convertible debt
  • Communicating risks that don’t raise red flags
  • Understanding investor psychology
  • Following up with interested investors

RVC’s Pitch Academy instructors have years of experience working with angel + venture capital investors; the Pitch Academy content reflects deep and useful insights about investor priorities and interests. Multiple instructors ensure one-on-one engagement, including pitch practice with real-time feedback.

Founders: please bring a five minute pitch deck and laptop to practice

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