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Pitch Pods:
Expert-led coaching for founders

8 weeks to nail your pitch and start raising

Designed for first-time founders preparing to pitch investors

Pitching to investors is a skill – and like any skill, it can be learned. If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just want honest, practical feedback before you go live, you’re in the right place.

Intimate group format

8 weeks of expert-led small group coaching with carefully selected founders.

Practice key skills

Special guests including friendly angel investors

Resources

Unlimited access to the IfWeRaise Course Library and Resource Bank

Pitch Pod

£549 £449

Get £100 off with code: EARLYB
Get pitch ready

Meet your pitch coach

Hattie Willis

Hattie is an experienced startup coach and entrepreneurship educator. She has taught and mentored on programmes including UN SDG, Amazon Sustainability and Hatch.

She’s also a former Venture Builder, with hands on experience conceiving, testing and pitching ideas for investment. Hattie is a speaker, facilitator and host of podcast Not My First Guess.

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Tim Deeson

Tim has more than twenty years of experience as a founder, CEO and board member for technology companies including successful exits.

More recently he has worked as an advisor to early stage founders, including hundreds of startups through the London School of Economics accelerator programmes.

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Testimonials

Xavier Armijos

"As a migrant founder living in the UK, having access to the local and diverse community of startups and advisors from IfWeRaise has been incredibly helpful - Paqtana's chances of success have greatly increased with their guidance."

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Judy Leung

"They've helped me refine and consider my fundraising approach, offering instrumental insights. Navigating the complex world of startup financing can be daunting and fraught with pitfalls."

Your pitch journey

#1 Craft your core narrative 

  • Develop a compelling founder story

  • Identify your unique value proposition

  • Create a clear problem-solution framework

#2 Refine your pitch deck
  • Master the essential slides every investor expects
  • Develop visuals that enhance rather than distract
  • Create a flexible deck that works for different time constraints
#3 Deliver with confidence
  • Develop authentic presentation skills
  • Handle Q&A effectively
  • Adapt your pitch for different audiences and formats

How Pitch Pods work

A focused, supportive group to learn and build with, facilitated by an experienced advisor.

Online sessions are backed up by a comprehensive library of online courses, expert webinars and useful resources.

Dedicated Growth Pod WhatsApp group ready to help if you get stuck.

Assess and track your progress using the milestones worksheet provided.

You have the option to use the Pod to make accountability commitments if you know that moves you faster.

What you'll get

  • Pitch deck guides and examples
  • Pitch recording and feedback
  • Investor perspective and insights
  • Practice opportunities with peer feedback

Pitch Pods

£549

Earlybird discount below

  • 8hrs of group coaching + goal setting and tracking workshe
  • Fireside chats with experienced investors
  • Exclusive Pod WhatsApp group
  • Unlimited access to IfWeRaise Courses, Webinar Library and Resource Bank
  • Discounted 1:1 coaching and deep dive workshops 
  • 14 day money back guarantee - 100% risk free
  • Limited tickets with £100 off with code EARLYB
Get pitch ready

Get your pitch ready ✅

You'll leave with a clearly crafted, compelling pitch that you can flex for any audience. And the confidence to present it anywhere, anytime.

Our next Pitch Pod will run on Tuesday lunchtimes and starts on 13 May.

Join the waitlist now

We start new Pitch Pods frequently, register to be notified about the next one.