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pitch coaching & support

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PITCH WITH CONFIDENCE

EXPERT GUIDANCE FROM
A SEASONED PITCHER
&
A SHARP-EYED PITCH EVALUATOR

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Investor Pitch Coaching for Startups

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Many startup founders struggle to communicate their value to investors. Often, pitches lack structure, clarity, and investor-focused messaging.

 

We help you craft and deliver compelling, engaging pitches that capture attention and bring you closer to funding.

coaching packages

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A concise, high-impact pitch that sparks investor interest.

 

We help you craft a structured, compelling one-minute pitch that clearly communicates your value proposition, market opportunity, and why investors should care.


📌 Includes:

  • Storytelling framework

  • Investor focus

  • Jargon-free messaging

  • Delivery coaching

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EUR 450

2 sessions, each as long as it takes.

60-second pitch

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Present a Persuasive Case

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A more detailed pitch that expands on your problem-solution fit, market size, traction, and financials—without losing clarity.

 

We guide you to refine the content, structure, and delivery to ensure your story is engaging and persuasive.
 

📌 Includes:

  • Structuring

  • Timing

  • Handling investor questions

  • Delivery coaching

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EUR 450

2 sessions, each as long as it takes.

3-minute pitch

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The Topline Essentials

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While not a full OGSM business plan, these two sessions help you define the topline elements investors expect to feel confident their funds will generate a strong return.

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You won't be able to add this to your 60-second pitch, but mentioning it will generate question time in addition to your 60 seconds. It demonstrates maturity as a potential business partner.

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📌 Includes:​

  • Articulated vision

  • ICP

  • Revenue model

  • Scalability potential

  • Go-to-market elements​

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​​​​EUR 750

business model &
investor readiness

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Bring Your Vision to Life

 

Your brand is more than a logo—it is the first impression investors and customers get.

 

While this is not a full branding process, we create enough of a foundation to bring your idea to life, differentiate it, and make it stand out.

 

Think of it as an appetizer of what your brand could become.

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📌 Includes:

  • Mood board

  • Top line brand personality

  • Colour scheme

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EUR 450

initial brand look and feel

supporting areas

included in your coaching sessions – for the strongest possible impression

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structure

📌 The Storytelling Framework

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A well-structured pitch follows a clear arc: problem, solution, market opportunity, business model, traction, and funding request.

 

We ensure your pitch is logically structured to keep investors engaged

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investor needs

📌 Understanding What Investors Want to Hear

 

Investors do not just fund ideas—they fund scalable businesses.

 

We identify the key elements investors look for, ensuring your pitch addresses critical topics like revenue potential, competitive advantage, and risk mitigation.

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📌 Avoiding Jargon & Speaking in Plain Language

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Your pitch must be clear, not confusing. Don't try to hide behind words.

 

We help founders remove unnecessary jargon and communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand—even for investors outside your industry.

plain language

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delivery

📌 Presentation Style & Delivery

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Every founder has strengths and areas to improve. Some are structured but lack engagement; others are dynamic but need more clarity.

 

We help you find the right balance to come across as both compelling and credible, in your own authentic way.

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Q&A

📌 Handling Tough Investor Questions

 

Investors will challenge your assumptions.

 

We prepare you for common objections, helping you answer with confidence and credibility while maintaining investor trust.

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📌 Perfecting Your Delivery

 

Many founders struggle to fit their pitch within the time limit.

 

We practice with you to refine your delivery until it is concise, impactful, and within the required timeframe.

practice & timing

Rudolf Rodenburg – Mariska Praktiek

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We bring a unique

combination of experience to pitch coaching, from both sides of the table: pitcher and pitchee.

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Together, we give startups not just insights into crafting compelling, well-structured pitches, but also practical guidance on how to deliver with confidence and enthusiasm, in a way that resonates with investors.

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RUDOLF Spent most of his career in consultancies and agencies. He has delivered countless pitches—both short and long, from networking events to high-stakes client presentations.

 

His ability to communicate naturally, engage audiences, and structure ideas logically has consistently won over clients. 

Mariska, on the other hand, has been on the receiving end of pitches throughout her career, giving her a sharp eye for what works and what falls flat.

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She knows firsthand what decision-makers look for, what makes a pitch compelling, and where founders often lose their audience.

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Her honest and constructive feedback, helps founders present with clarity and confidence.

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