Pitch Power - Elevate Your Pitch!

Are you hoping to raise capital from Investors in the near future? Successfully delivering a powerful pitch will help you tell your business story in a way that stimulates the interest of investors and elevates your chances of success. Want to get inside the mind of an investor and learn about what really leaves a lasting impression?  That’s where Pitch Power can help!

This training program has been developed with the feedback of dozens of investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and business coaches. It is a highly immersive, no-nonsense, no gimmicks, practical and proven approach that guides participants through the process of creating a winning pitch (and pitch deck!), step-by-step. 

Pitch Power is powered by Moonshot at NACET and funded by the City of Chandler who will award scholarships to all participating entrepreneurs, covering the full cost of attendance.

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Meet Your Facilitator!

​Tom Fulcher, the Chandler Innovations Entrepreneur-in-Residence is a 25-year business development professional.  He is a recognized leading Arizona expert on the topic of pitching investors having worked with successful entrepreneurs who have raised millions of dollars.  Tom is an Arizona Innovation Challenge and Venture Madness judge, Mentor Chair for Venture Madness, a member of the Canyon Angels Advisory Council and accredited investor.

This fantastic business opportunity will also include guest speakers you won’t want to miss! ​

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We are only accepting applications for those that are ready to pitch to investors within the next 12 months!​

​During this comprehensive program, you will:

• understand the key components of a successful presentation and flawless execution 
• learn how investors evaluate a pitch and what they look for in you and your business
• build your pitch deck through personalized coaching and support 
• receive instant feedback from business professionals and active investors  
• develop a cohort and support framework with the other participants in your class 

Please be advised, this is not a business plan development program. You should come prepared with and be able to provide your company’s business plan, a 3-year minimum financial forecast draft, market research data (including market size, target audience and where you fit into the competitive framework), and your funding goal (dollar amount) with a set date. 

This program is intended for company CEOs, but we encourage you to bring one additional individual from your organization to assist with preparation and note taking. The CEO, alone, holds the responsibility of pitching. 

Pitch Power is a total of 6 sessions delivered over 7 weeks starting on September 27, 2022. Each session is 3 hours running from 2 to 5pm. Sessions will include special guest panelist from the Arizona investment community listening to your work on your pitch and providing invaluable feedback. It's a can't miss opportunity to get insights from investors on all aspects of your pitch.

Priority status will be given to tech-focused startups based in Chandler; however, registration is open to the business owners from around the State of Arizona and all industries are welcome to apply!  

Now Accepting Applications for Pitch Power 2022

We are accepting applications for the 2022 Pitch Power program through Friday, August 12.

Submit Your Application

Please NOTE: The following documents are required for program consideration and must be uploaded into your Pitch Power application file: a 3 year financial forecast and a business plan. Optional files can include a Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, Executive Summary, and current pitch deck.

Chandler Innovations is a business incubator with a focus on helping Chandler-based technology companies start and grow while creating jobs and contributing to Chandler’s robust economy. Our goal is to support you in finding the capital, customers, and connections you need.