The Pitch Pit

Aug 20, 11:30 PM – Aug 21, 1:30 AM (UTC)

Denver

Venture X Denver Lodo, 1800 Wazee Street, Denver, 80202

🔥 THE PITCH PIT 🔥Pitch Practice and Feedback for Founders. Founders get 2 minutes to pitch their startup to receive audience feedback. Whether you're polishing your pitch or just there to soak in the energy, it's a no-pressure, high-value space to grow your startup game.

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🔥 THE PITCH PIT 🔥

Pitch Practice and Feedback for Founders

Welcome to The Pitch Pit—a no-fluff, high-energy pitch practice night designed for founders, dreamers, builders, and hustlers to sharpen their stories and perfect their pitch. Whether you’re prepping for an investor meeting, applying to an accelerator, or just getting your idea out of your head and into the world, this is your arena.


📍 Venture X – LoDo, Denver
📅 August 20, 2025
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM


Step into the Pit to present your pitch in front of a supportive, engaged audience of peers, mentors, and community members. Get real-time feedback, build your confidence, and level up your delivery—without the pressure of a high-stakes room.


No winners. No losers. Just founders helping founders. Whether you’re pitch-ready or pitch-curious, come practice, learn, and connect.

Expect:
💡 Fast pitches
🗣️ Honest feedback
🤝 Good people

🎤 Want to pitch? Grab the ticket that says Pitch Pit Participant. First come, first serve. Just want to watch and support the grind? All are welcome.



We'll have networking, food, and opportunities to connect with everyone in the startup community space. If you're not pitching, come support local founders do their thing and chase their dreams.

Come for the pitch. Stay for the people. Leave with power.

When

When

August 20 – 21, 2025
11:30 PM – 1:30 AM (UTC)

Organizer

  • Alexandra Renée Poelstra

    ALL MAVEN

    Chapter Director

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Google Cloud

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