​Masterclass: Perfect your pitch

​Most pitches get rejected within the first two minutes - not because the idea is bad, but because the story, the numbers, and the timing don't add up.

​This masterclass gives you the tools to fix that. You'll learn how to build a capital and milestone strategy that actually holds up to investor scrutiny, and how to translate that strategy into a pitch deck that's genuinely convincing.

​During the hands-on session, you'll work directly on your own capital strategy and pitch deck. You'll receive direct, actionable feedback from mentors and investors.

​The masterclass is led by two experts with deep experience in the startup world:

• ​Mario Ek Aparicio - Mentor at Aggrator, angel investor, and Principal Product Manager at Ardoq
  Mario leads the pitch deck work - how to structure your story, sharpen your message, and build a deck that lands. He's built products at Ardoq, Vipps, and IBM, and now evaluates startups both as a mentor at Aggrator and through his own investment activities. He holds a double master's degree in Computer Science and Industrial Economics from NTNU, with a study period at Stanford.

• ​Håvard Lindtvedt - Partner at Pinecone Group, capital strategy advisor
  Håvard leads the capital strategy work - how to plan your funding needs, set realistic milestones, and think through the capital-raising process the way investors do. With over 30 years in finance, including leading Nordea Startup & Growth, he now invests in and works closely with early-stage startups as partner at Pinecone Ventures. He holds an MSc from NHH and an Executive Master in company valuation.

​Agenda:

​08:30 Doors open, light breakfast and coffee
09:00 Welcome and introductions
09:15 Building your capital strategy, with Håvard
10:00 Casework: Develop your own capital strategy (guided)
10:45 Presentations and feedback
11:45 Lunch
12:30 Perfecting your investor pitch, with Mario
13:15 Casework: Sharpen your pitch deck and key messages (guided)
14:00 Presentations and feedback
15:00 Wrap-up and close

As this is our final masterclass of the year, we’d love for you to stay for an extra hour afterwards to enjoy light bites, drinks and good company. We look forward to seeing you!

​This masterclass is part of ESSE

​ESSE is a growth program for companies working toward a cleaner, better world. It consists of 10 standalone, full-day masterclasses held in Ås, combining leading expertise, hands-on work, and direct feedback. The goal is faster learning, earlier identification of pitfalls, and increased momentum. Participants range from early-stage to more experienced innovators, founders, and business developers.

​Do you work at one of our partner organizations, or are you a student at NMBU? Get in touch for your own ESSE access code.

​Startups registered for Agrifoodtech Demo Day get a free pass - contact us for a code.

​Contact: Vilde Wettergreen, vilde.wettergreen@aggrator.com, +47 974 70 891.