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Startup Elevator Pitch

A 30-second verbal pitch script for investors, partners, and networking events that explains your startup in plain English.

An elevator pitch is a *spoken* format. Read it aloud. If you stumble, simplify. If your listener needs context to understand it, you've already lost them.

ELEVATOR PITCH

Follow this structure: PROBLEM → SOLUTION → TRACTION. Keep the problem vivid and conversational. Imagine explaining it to a smart friend who knows nothing about your industry.

Always end with a clear ask. What do you want from the listener? Funding? Introductions? Customers? Be direct.

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[Relatable problem statement — frame it as something your listener has seen or experienced, e.g. You know how most small businesses still manage invoices in spreadsheets?]

We built [Product Name] — [one sentence explaining what it does, e.g. a mobile-first invoicing app that lets you create, send, and track invoices in under 60 seconds]. [One sentence on how it's different, e.g. We connect directly to your bank so reconciliation is automatic].

[Traction — be specific: users, revenue, growth rate, notable customers].

We're [raising a $XM round / looking for design partners / seeking our first 100 customers] to [next milestone, e.g. expand into payroll and expense tracking].

Tips to strengthen your text

4/4
Opens with a relatable problem
Explains what you built
Includes traction or social proof
Ends with an ask

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