WHAT'S
GOING ON
Upcoming shows
Multiple Dates19 days to the eventWed, Feb 25Silicon Valley BankThe Pitch Lift is a REAL elevator pitch where we make content with you and for you.
OUR JUDGES
STEVE
WALSH
Steve Walsh has spent the last 8+ years in the trenches with early-stage founders, investing in and advising 67 startups and helping raise over $1.4B in venture capital. Known as The Hands-On Angel, Steve doesn’t just write checks — he works alongside founders to bring clarity under pressure. On Pitch Lift, he’s listening for one thing: can you clearly explain what you’re building, who it’s for, and why it wins before the doors open?
HANDS ON ANGEL
TECH JESUS
Rob
Hughes
Rob Hughes has spent the last decade inside the financial system, serving emerging innovators and fund managers as a banker. Now, he’s building his own company — and pushing founders to do the same. As the founder of Koo Capital, a private credit advisory platform built by bankers for founders, Rob helps high-growth companies unlock non-dilutive capital to scale faster. On Pitchlift, he’s focused on one question: does this business actually work when the pressure is on?
The Pitch Lift is a REAL elevator pitch where we make content with you and for you.
Founders and VCs step into an elevator, the doors close, and the camera rolls.
You get the 30 seconds ride to grab their attention and make an impression before the doors open.
No slides.
No second chances.
After your pitch you'll be in a room surrounded by founders and funders who have all pitched their way in. Music's on. Drinks are flowing. The energy stays high as you share your experiences together.
If your application is accepted, you'll be invited to a training session where we help you craft your pitch.
If you think you have what it takes, sign up, show up, and pitch your ass off
