Sharpen your pitch in a supportive, low-stakes setting, and discover how powerful your story can be.

This interactive session is designed to help academic innovators turn complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with investors, partners, and funders. You’ll practice your pitch, receive thoughtful feedback, and walk away with a stronger, more confident story.

Who should attend:

NYU spinoffs, researchers, and anyone exploring the startup pathway

When:

Choose from multiple dates provided in registration

Where:

Floor 6, Room 6-200
1 Park Ave, New York
NY 10016, USA

Session format:

Come prepared with a 5-minute pitch (PowerPoint recommended).
You’ll present to a friendly, knowledgeable audience and receive constructive, actionable feedback in real time.

Benefits of attending:

Bridge the communication gap
Learn how to translate complex research into language investors actually understand.
Build entrepreneurial confidence
Practice your pitch in a safe, low-pressure environment before high-stakes meetings.
Translate academia to business
Reframe publications, grants, and discoveries as compelling commercial opportunities.
Spot blind spots early
Fresh perspectives help surface assumptions and gaps you may not see yourself.
Refine your story
Strengthen narrative flow, clarity, and emotional connection.
Get expert feedback
Gain insights you’d normally pay consultants for.
Prepare for funding
Get ready for investor meetings, accelerator programs, and grant presentations

The "Friendly Fire" factor:
This isn’t a room of skeptical strangers.
You’ll be pitching to peers who understand the academic mindset, and know how to help you translate it for the business world. Expect honest feedback, thoughtful questions, and support that helps you level up faster.

Open to innovators in the NYU community - Registration is required.

Only 3 spots available, so register today! - One registration per team, in case of multiple team members.

Email Veena Dinesh - veena.dinesh@nyulangone.org for any questions.

Contact the host of 2026-2027 Pitch Clinic