LaunchLab AMA | Pitching 101 — Foundations

Before you wow a room, you need to win their attention. Pitching 101 lays the groundwork for a pitch that’s clear, confident, and easy to follow — no jargon, no filler, no guessing games.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify your audience and shape your message for them
• Present with polish — one voice, one story, no chaos
• Simplify complex ideas (and ditch the live math!)
• Design slides that engage, not overwhelm
• Rehearse with intention — and know when to stop talking

You’ll leave with the foundations of a pitch that connects, not confuses.

What is LaunchLab?

A friendly, live AMA for the startup-curious in Western Mass. We demystify key founder topics, answer your questions, and show you how Innovate413—with mentors, UMass talent, and PixelEdge product pros—can help you launch a scalable venture at no cost. Innovate413 is dedicated to helping you build the employers of tomorrow, right here in the Valley.

About Innovate413

We are here with one clear mission: reignite economic growth in the Pioneer Valley by launching the large employers of tomorrow and reinvigorating the employers of today. Innovate413 will serve as the central hub connecting founders, mentors, funders, and institutional partners.

This region has the core ingredients for sustained growth: deep talent, world-class research, a diverse economy, and a community of leaders who’ve spent the last decade showing up—mentoring, advising, and championing entrepreneurs. What’s been missing is the structure to bring those assets together.
Innovate413 is that structure.

Curious? Want to get involved? Check out www.innovate413.org!