Smack My Pitch Up
Theory is nice, but practice is better.
This highly interactive workshop is designed for founders who are serious about mastering the art of pitching and fundraising. In 60 focused minutes, we'll train in real time, sharpening your storytelling instincts and deepening your understanding of what a truly compelling pitch looks and feels like.
The session will run for a maximum of 60 minutes, followed by at least 30 minutes of open Q&A. Bring your toughest questions.
Your Facilitator: Fred Destin
Fred is the founder of Stride.VC, an artisan seed fund based in London. A former General Partner at Accel and Accomplice, he partnered early with founders of companies including Zoopla (IPO), Deliveroo (IPO), Integral Ad Science (IPO), PillPack (acq. Amazon), and The Currency Cloud (acq. Visa). Fred has worked with over a hundred startup founders on their pitching and fundraising processes and has personally raised five funds. He is deeply passionate about the craft of company building from the earliest days. Dissenters welcome.
What We'll Cover
What makes a pitch land: story structure, narrative arc, and investor psychology
Live pitching reps with real-time feedback
The most common pitching mistakes founders make and how to fix them
What You'll Walk Away With
A sharper, more confident pitch
A clearer sense of what "good" storytelling feels like in practice
Direct feedback on your own pitch from someone who has heard hundreds