Good vs Failed Pitches and how to become investment ready (Member roundtable, online event)
*** This is a member only event***
Behind every investment decision is a story — and often, a long trail of pitches that almost made it.
On March 17 at 5:30pm (Lisbon time), RedBridge member and tech investor Vijay Vaidyanathan will take us inside the realities of the pitch process. Drawing on a career that spans technology, investing, and entrepreneurship, Vijay will share firsthand examples of pitches that worked — and others that fell short — and unpack what separates the two.
For founders, operators, and builders, the difference between a good idea and an investable opportunity often comes down to how clearly the story is told.
What makes a pitch credible?
What signals readiness?
And what subtle mistakes quietly undermine even promising companies?
In this session, we’ll look at real cases to better understand what it actually means to be investor-ready.
Who this is for:
RedBridge members who are building companies, advising founders, or simply want a sharper lens on how investors think.
Why it matters:
In a crowded startup ecosystem, capital doesn’t flow to the best ideas alone — it flows to the ideas that are communicated with clarity, conviction, and timing.
Join us for a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how investment decisions really get made.
About Vijay:
Vijay Vaidyanathan is the CEO of Return Metrics Inc., that develops and invests in tech-related IP. He has had a career spanning very diverse fields, from being Managing Director at BNY and Chief Strategy Officer at NBC Internet and also being a documentary producer, Emmy nominated, Peabody winner. And he is also a Pro Democracy advocate.
This is a member-only, discussion-led roundtable.
This event is part of our ongoing member-led roundtable series, created to bring the depth of knowledge inside the Red Bridge community into shared conversation.
📅 Tuesday 17th of March
🕔 5:30 pm (Lisbon time)
📍 Online. Link to be shared prior to event