Trout Tank Pitch Accelerator Applications NOW OPEN
Trout Tank Pitch Accelerator is about highlighting entrepreneurs and businesses in Colorado and giving them opportunities to sharpen their pitching skills, gain exposure, secure funding, and build connections with lenders, investors, decision-makers, and key stakeholders within the Colorado business and investing community.
We want to show off Colorado entrepreneurs, all companies are welcome to apply!
Sadly, we only have room for 20 companies per program, so be sure to apply early! Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Email Madalyn Robbins at madalyn.robbins@denversbdc.org for questions or to express interest.
Course Sessions
February 23, 2022- April 13, 2022 | Wednesdays from 4:00pm-7:00pm
How it works:
Fill out an application telling us about you and your product. It's free to apply!
Participants will go through 8 weeks of training including pitch practice, expert panels, and interactive group work in the Trout Tank Pitch Accelerator.
Prior to the event, participants will deliver a 5-minute pitch to our panel.
The panel will select companies to pitch at Trout Tank Pitch Event in front of an audience of investors, industry experts, and business leaders.
20 companies will be chosen to participate by our selection committee.
One winner will be selected at Denver startup week, but all participants will have an opportunity at the event to share their product and company with those in attendance
(No previous pitching experience necessary)
What To Expect:
Get paired with a rockstar mentor
Complete a pitch deck with expert help
Multiple pitching opportunities in a supportive space
Instant feedback and coaching
Face to face meetings with lenders and investors
Free registration to workshops at the Denver Metro SBDC
Access to a powerful alumni network of over 100 past Trout Tank companies.
VIP attendance to the Trout Tank Pitch Event with a demo booth for extra exposure
Private public speaking class and coaching
Special Rockies Venture Club Pitch Academy
INVESTMENT
All interested companies can apply. If you are selected, your payment is due by the beginning of the program
Standard Trout Tank Fee $300.00
Chamber Members $150.00
Trout Tank Retake Fee $150.00
(No previous pitching experience necessary)
Fee: No Cost