Masterclass: Pitch to Win

How to convince busy investors and create a winning 3-minute pitch Masterclass: Pitch to Win Learn how to convince busy investors Date: 26 November 2026 Time: 13:00 to 16:00 Location: SBIC Noordwijk Note: SBIC community members, partners, etc., please use registration link in Slack During this masterclass, international pitch coach David Beckett will help you to craft and deliver a winning pitch. Get ready for presenting to investors and making your startup idea stand out. Communicating what you do in no time at all is challenging! International pitch coach David Beckett will help you in this practical, interactive workshop. He’ll help you answer the question: “What do you do?” in a compelling way. What to expect Get ready for tips about what to do and what not to do. You’ll find out about what to avoid in those first crucial minutes in front of an investor. You can expect to elevate your skills on how to prepare successfully for a 3-minute pitch. Telling your story in that short amount of time is crucial for capturing attention and securing the deal. Discover how to craft a clear and engaging storyline with a central thread being the clarity of your content. What you will learn The key topics covered in the masterclass include: • Crafting a quick introduction pitch for any occasion • Tuning the pitch to the audience and connecting to their interest and strategy • Building a strong pitch storyline and choosing which topics to focus on • Opening the pitch powerfully and closing the pitch with a clear call-to-action • Staying focused and memorable, not getting lost in the details – “Power of Three” • Delivering the message with emphasis and certainty – body language tips • How to stay on time. What should attend • Entrepreneurs preparing to pitch their business ideas • Startups getting ready to talk to investors or customers • Anyone who wishes to polish up on their presentation skills This masterclass offers a fast track to elevating the quality of your pitch and getting you closer to raising money. About the presenter David Beckett is an international pitch coach at Best3Minutes and has extensive experience helping entrepreneurs and companies to win business and investment. The startups he has coached have raised over 500 million euros and he has delivered over 1300 pitch workshops in 35 countries. David has also trained more than 44,000 professionals, as well as over 30 TEDx speakers. He is the creator of The Pitch Canvas and author of the books Pitch To Win and Blue Moon Pitch. This event is free for SBIC community members; students get a 50% discount! (Join as a member today; join two events this year and you've made your money back!) (Students click here to request the discount code; it will be sent out before 23 Nov.)