SuperReturn Pitch Up Happy Hour Challenge
Get ready for a fast, lively SuperReturn Pitch Up happy Hour, where founders will go across the venue and have exactly 60 seconds to make their case. Think networking speed dating on steroids.
Come 30 minutes prior to venue grab a drink something to eat and practice the pitch in your mind and as the clock hits 7pm work the room and make the most of the happy hour. Be positive happy and make the most of your skills and perseverance.
The challenge is simple and deliciously brutal, lead with the problem, explain the solution in plain language, show real traction, spell out the business model, and finish with the ask. You set your own clock but we recommend a minute max so you can cover as many folks aa you can in the happy hour before we start our culture party at 8pm
Expect sharp pitches, quick reactions, and the kind of energy that comes from watching big ideas squeezed into tiny time slots.
Hosted by Stanley Marchon in Berlin, this is a great stop for anyone who enjoys hearing what companies are building, how they plan to grow, and what they need next. Come for the pitches, stay for the post happy hour buzz, and see which ideas can land a punch in one minute flat.
The 60-Second Pitch Blueprint
To maximize your 1 minute structure your presentation using this strict chronological breakdown:
0:00 - 0:10 | The Hook: State the massive, undeniable problem you are solving.
0:10 - 0:25 | The Solution: Explain your product or service clearly using simple language. Avoid heavy buzzwords.
0:25 - 0:40 | Traction & Market: Share your biggest metric (e.g., users, revenue, or a pilot partnership) and specify the size of your addressable market.
0:40 - 0:50 | Business Model: Explicitly state how your company makes money.
0:50 - 1:00 | The Ask & The Team: Close with what you need (e.g., "We are raising a €1M seed round") and why your team is uniquely qualified to execute it.