Expert Pitch Coach for Startup Accelerators
13+ years, $500M+ raised. Whether you run an accelerator, venture builder, or incubator, I’ll help your founders pitch with clarity, purpose, and confidence — so your demo day becomes the beginning of their fundraising journey, not the end.
✔ Trusted by 300+ startups, innovators, and founders worldwide
Coaching for Startups That Need to Raise, Not Just Present
Great startups fail to fundraise when their pitch lacks clarity. That’s where I come in.
As a coach and speaker with a background in design, storytelling, and public speaking, I specialize in coaching for startups preparing for funding and investor meetings. Through pitch training workshops, 1:1 pitch deck reviews, and demo day rehearsal sessions, I guide founders in refining their narrative, transforming their pitch deck, and delivering a pitch that connects.
My coaching is strategic and hands-on — built around a founder’s actual deck, business model, and voice. No recycled templates. No one-size-fits-all slides. Just clear, practical insight tailored to their pitch and investor audience.
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Pitch Training Services for Accelerator Programs
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Group Pitch Training Workshop
Designed to refine your pitch from the ground up. This workshop teaches founders how to build a compelling story, apply the Pitch Canvas© framework, and avoid the common pitfalls of early-stage fundraising. Founders leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear structure to articulate their startup’s story.
- Perfect for the start or midpoint of a program
- Teaches storytelling, slide structure, and voice delivery
- Encourages peer feedback and iteration
- Builds a shared language across the cohort
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1:1 Pitch Coaching Sessions
Where the transformation happens. In these focused sessions, I work directly with founders to edit and elevate their pitch deck, refine messaging, rehearse delivery, and tackle any investor questions they fear most. These sessions are fully personalized and paced for growth.
- Tailored feedback on deck design and messaging
- Pitch delivery and public speaking coaching
- Founders feel confident and clear on their value proposition
- Ideal for early founders and repeat entrepreneurs alike
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Demo Day Prep & Rehearsals
Your founders only get one shot to deliver their best pitch on Demo Day. These prep sessions polish the story, slides, and delivery to ensure every presentation is sharp, confident, and under time.
- Onstage or virtual rehearsal rounds
- Presentation skills, timing, and delivery coaching
- Final slide edits and narrative tweaks
- Speaker confidence and Q&A prep
All services are remote-friendly, stage-agnostic, and proven across dozens of accelerator programs.
Why Work With Me
I’m Viktor — a pitch coach helping startup founders master their story, design pitch decks that compel, and deliver the kind of presentations that secure funding. I’ve worked with innovation teams and startup accelerators like EIT Health and the University of Ottawa, coaching 1,000+ founders and refining 1,000+ pitch decks that have helped raise over $500M in investment.
When startup founders work with a pitch coach who truly gets them, something shifts — fast.
What Your Founders Gain:
A focused, sharp, pitch deck that tells their story
Increased confidence to pitch in front of investors and VCs
Clear understanding of how to handle Q&A, objections, and nerves
Strategic clarity about their message, value, and business model
What Your Accelerator Program Gains:
Better demo day presentations
Stronger outcomes for founders (more funding, more meetings)
A reputation for producing investor-ready teams
Less internal stress managing pitch prep — let a pro handle it
This is training and coaching designed to refine, not overwhelm. Think of it as clarity-first coaching for your smartest, busiest entrepreneurs.
My Process (4 Simple Steps)
1
Discovery Call
We start with a 20-minute discovery call to understand your accelerator program, your cohort’s needs, and how I can support them. No obligations — just clarity and ideas.
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Tailored Plan for Your Cohort
I’ll create a custom pitch coaching plan based on your timeline, session format (remote or in-person), and cohort stage. This can include group workshops, 1:1 sessions, and demo day prep.
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Deliver Engaging Coaching Sessions
I join your program and lead pitch training sessions designed to transform founders’ confidence and clarity. Whether it’s live coaching, async feedback, or rehearsal rounds — everything is hands-on and founder-first.
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Demo Day and Beyond
We fine-tune each founder’s pitch ahead of demo day. After that, I’m available for optional follow-ups or extended pitch coaching as founders move into active fundraising.
I’ve Worked With:
🩺 Medical Device Startups | 🧬 Biotech & Genomics Ventures | 💉 Digital Therapeutics & AI Diagnostics | 🏥 Healthcare SaaS Platforms | 🌞 Solar & Renewable Energy Startups | 🔋 EV Battery & Charging Infrastructure | 🌱 AgriTech & Precision Farming Platforms | 🌍 Carbon Capture & CleanTech Solutions | 🏗 Real Estate Development Funds | 🏢 PropTech & Commercial Property Platforms | 💻 SaaS & B2B Platforms | 🏦 Fintech & NeoBanking Platforms | 🤖 AI & Machine Learning Startups | 🛒 eCommerce & D2C Brands | 🎮 Gaming & Esports Platforms | 📚 EdTech & Workforce Training Platforms | 🤝 Social Impact & ESG Startups
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with VC-backed accelerators or smaller incubators?
Yes — I’ve coached founders in major VC-funded programs as well as local and university-led incubators. Whether you’re a fast-scaling venture builder or an early-stage ecosystem supporter, I tailor the pitch coaching approach to your context.
What industries do you specialize in?
Over the years, I’ve worked across healthtech, fintech, AI, sustainability, and more. My focus is not the industry itself, but how we craft a compelling pitch that fits the business model, audience, and funding stage of your startup. If the startup has a story, I help them tell it.
Do you use a specific pitch framework or methodology?
Yes — I use the Pitch Canvas©, a structure I’ve refined over hundreds of pitch decks. It helps founders build a story-driven, strategic, and clear message that can scale from seed to Series A and beyond. We personalize everything, so the framework adapts to each founder’s voice and vision.
Can this also help with public speaking and presentation skills?
Absolutely. In addition to pitch structure and deck design, I help founders grow as presenters and public speakers. We work on speech confidence, voice tone, body language, and pacing — especially for demo day and investor presentations.
What if our startups already have decks?
Great! I’ll help them refine, streamline, and sharpen both the visuals and message. Many startups struggle with overloading slides or missing investor logic. We identify what’s working and what isn’t, and polish the deck to match the stage and story.
Can you help founders prepare beyond the pitch – like for fundraising campaigns or VC meetings?
Yes — I often guide founders through the early stages of their fundraising campaigns, including how to communicate with VCs, respond to investor questions, and align their deck with the broader investment strategy. I’m also happy to be a sounding board as they move into follow-up meetings post-demo.
How do you ensure sessions are founder-friendly and not too corporate?
Great question. My background is in advertising and entrepreneurship — not corporate training. I keep sessions engaging, practical, and accessible for any entrepreneur. Founders often say it’s the most useful, human pitch feedback they’ve ever received.
Can you support accelerators outside of Europe?
Definitely. My work has been with EU-based startup accelerators, and I’ve also supported teams across North America and Asia. All sessions can be delivered virtually, and I’m happy to travel for key demo day weeks or intensive workshops.
Do you support innovation teams inside companies too?
Yes. I’ve coached numerous innovation teams and startup accelerators, including internal ventures and product teams looking to accelerate projects. Whether you’re running an internal pitch for funding or launching a new concept to execs, I help teams articulate their idea and pitch like founders.
Ready to Craft the Best 3 Minutes of Every Founder’s Journey?
Book a session to explore how I can support your accelerator, incubator, or venture builder with expert pitch coaching that works.
👉 Let’s talk – Book a quick intro call
I’ll tailor a plan to fit your cohort, calendar, and goals.
Let’s build better pitches — and help founders raise the investment they deserve.
Viktori. Pitching your way to your next funding.
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