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TechFW Pitch Camp Application

8 AM - 6 PM on Friday, June 21st

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Pitch Camp

Description

Before hitting the capital raising trail, hone your skills and storytelling abilities to stand out. From verbal storytelling to visual design to confident and composed Q&A sessions, founders will walk through the first words to the final thank you. Join fellow entrepreneurs in a full-day workshop packed with tips, insights, practice, and feedback to prepare you for building and delivering the strongest pitch and Q&A with investors.

Eligibility

Applications from High Growth Companies across DFW looking to raise Seed and Series A rounds will be given priority. Especially those raising capital within 6 to 12 months. 

Process

Applicants will be reviewed and then selected for a pre-screening process prior to selection for the workshop. Twelve companies will be selected for the Pitch Camp.

Application Deadline: June 5th

What an Applicant can Obtain

+ How to be best prepared for the “stage” by effectively communicating your story

+ Fine-tune and punch up plans by exposing gaps

+ The benefits of being prepared for every possible next step by having a well-organized deal room

+ How to clearly articulate the deal terms and speak the language of angel investor

+ What to highlight in your materials to check as many boxes for screening committees and reviewers

+ Mature ways of accepting “no”

+ Verbal & Visual Storytelling Workshops for Entrepreneurs

Focus on verbal communication skills, and understanding the key elements of powerful storytelling. Learn the art of visualization as an essential aspect of pitch decks. Workshop-style lessons, with the ability to demonstrate with one another and give real-time feedback to learn how to convey complex ideas in a simple and engaging manner for winning pitch.

+ Entrepreneurs Panel

A panel discussion, founder to founder, on the experience of raising capital from entrepreneurs with experience in pre-seed, Series A, and Series B capital raise rounds.

+ Investor Advising

Companies with be paired with  Cowtown Angels investors to review their pitch deck, ask questions, and get direct feedback from the perspective of an angel investor. 

+ Pitch Competition Practice
 
  • Pitch Camp culminates in a head-to-head pitch competition with each company presenting a 3-minute verbal pitch with live Q&A with judges from the entrepreneurship community.
  • After learning new storytelling skills throughout the day, put your skills to the test in an experiential learning exercise. 
  • During judging deliberation, investors will be available for Angel Ask Me Anything during a networking happy hour.