Question 1

What is this event?

Accepted Answer

A practical training session on how to pitch your startup to investors, accelerators, and competitions. The session combines proven pitch frameworks with media training techniques to help you present with clarity and confidence.

Question 2

Who is it for?

Accepted Answer

1. Early-stage founders preparing to fundraise or apply to accelerators. 2. Students or professionals who want to build pitch and presentation skills. 3. Anyone interested in learning how to clearly communicate their startup ideas for investment purposes.

Question 3

What will I learn?

Accepted Answer

1. How to structure a compelling pitch. 2. How to adapt your pitch depending on business stage and funding type (equity, grants, competitions). 3. Delivery techniques: storytelling, managing live presentation nerves, handling on-the-spot questions. 4. Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Question 4

Will there be investors?

Accepted Answer

This is a training-focused event, not a demo day or pitch competition. The goal is to prepare you for investor meetings, competitions, and applications. You’ll also meet other founders and ecosystem peers in the room.

Question 5

Why is there a fee?

Accepted Answer

The fee keeps the session accessible but ensures commitment. It also reflects the fact that you’re receiving professional training normally only offered in accelerators or paid startup programs.

Question 6

Who is running the session?

Accepted Answer

The event is hosted by Doyle Blackfriars, a London and Barcelona-based advisory, research and education firm working with startups and the startup ecosystem across Europe. The session is led by Maria Martyak, an experienced startup professional, holding director-level roles at international startups

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