Pitch, Connect, Grow: Women Pitch Practice

Looking to sharpen your startup pitch? Whether you’re prepping for investors, an accelerator, or just want to get more confident telling your story — this event is for you.

​Join us for an evening of practical pitch training + open mic pitching in a friendly, supportive space for women founders.

​What to Expect
​👉 30-min Workshop – Learn the essentials of crafting a clear, compelling pitch.
👉 Open Pitch Night – Step on stage for a 2-minute pitch and get live feedback from peers and experienced judges.
👉 Networking – Connect with other inspiring women building amazing companies.
​
You’ll Walk Away With

• How to clearly explain your idea and value
• Tips for making a strong, memorable first impression
• Tools to tell your story with confidence and authenticity
• Practice answering tough investor questions
• Live feedback to level up your pitch

📅 Agenda
​5:00PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner & Networking
6:00PM – 6:30PM | Fundraising & Pitch Workshop (​Jeni Chang)
​6:30PM - 7:30PM | Open 2 minutes Pitch Practice
With feedback from:
Mariane Bekker, Managing Partner, Founders Bay
​Jeni Chang, Managing Director, Founder Institute
Milly Wang, Vice President, 65 Equity Partners
Natalie Pan, Founder, Funding Breakthrough Lab
7:30 – 8:00 PM | Networking

Who Pitches?
Women from the audience and will do as many as time allows. Please limit pitches to 2 min MAX.

Spectators are welcome!
Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, and watch how the experts analyze and critique new businesses.

## 💥💥**RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/qylset8z ** 💥💥

Hosted by Founder Institute, Founders Bay & Funding Breakthrough Lab
Interested about the SF/OAK program? Meet the SF Directors! Jeni & David
Our upcoming Fall cohort starts soon! Early deadline Aug 31 ($200 off)
➡️ https://fi.co/san-francisco