You've built your story. You've fine tuned your deck. Now it's time to get out of your head and into the room.

Bring your pitch and be ready to practice. You'll have the opportunity to tell your story in different formats, from the quick 30-second "What does your company do?" conversation to a more structured business pitch.

We'll focus on clarity, confidence, timing, and making sure your message connects with your audience. You'll receive constructive feedback, make adjustments, and have an opportunity to try it again.

And because a pitch rarely happens under perfect conditions, we'll throw in a few real-world curveballs. What happens when your time gets cut short? Someone interrupts with a question? Your slides don't cooperate? Or someone simply asks, "Why you?"

Preparing for Startup Grind Global's Global Pitch Contest? This is your opportunity to practice before the stakes are real.

Not entering the competition? This session is still for you. Every founder pitches, whether you're talking to a potential customer, investor, lender, partner, or someone who asks what your company does.

Bring your pitch. Bring your deck if you have one. Be ready to practice.

Because the best way to get better at pitching is to pitch.

Session 3: Practice Your Pitch - Monday, September 28 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Central)

Time to get out of your head and into the room.

You'll practice telling your story in different formats and under real-world conditions, from the quick 30-second "What does your company do?" conversation to a more structured business pitch.

You'll receive constructive feedback, make adjustments, and have an opportunity to pitch again.

Because practicing a perfect presentation in your office is one thing. Answering an unexpected question, adjusting when your time gets cut short, or continuing when the slides don't cooperate is something entirely different.

This is your opportunity to practice before the stakes are real.

Each session is designed to stand on its own, but together they create a practical progression to build the story, fine tune the deck, and practice the pitch.

Bring your business. Bring your questions. Bring your deck if you have one - and be ready to work. Because a great pitch isn't about memorizing the right words or creating beautiful slides.  It's about making your audience understand why your business matters and giving them a reason to want to know more.

Each session will be limited to 15 attendees.