
Startup Pitch Workshop
Public Event
Thu, May 15 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT + 6 more
About this event:
Join us for our monthly virtual Startup Pitch Workshop, hosted by StartupSac in collaboration with Startup Folsom and Startup Grind Sacramento! This is the perfect opportunity for venture-ready startups to refine their pitch and receive actionable feedback from experienced pitch coaches.
Who Should Apply?
This workshop is designed for for-profit startups planning to raise venture capital or angel investment within the next 12 months.
➡️ Non-profits and very early-stage startups are encouraged to present at 1 Million Cups Sacramento instead.
How It Works
- Observers: Register here to attend and watch the workshop.
- Presenters: Apply here in advance. Only two startups will be selected per session, so apply early! You must include your pitch deck in your application.
Selection Process
If chosen, you’ll be notified via email. Didn’t get in this time? No worries—re-apply for a future session. We’re here every month!
Refine your pitch, get expert feedback, and take your startup to the next level!
Meet the Pitch Coaches
Josh David Miller (aka JDM)
Josh David Miller, known as the "Shredder of Business Models," is a renowned startup advisor, entrepreneur, and speaker based in Sacramento, CA. He is the founder of The Right Box, where he leverages design thinking to help venture-backed startups achieve product-market fit.
JDM is also the co-founder of the Traction Lab Venture Accelerator, a program that supports early-stage startups in accelerating growth and scaling efficiently. Beyond his expertise in business modeling, Josh is recognized for his engaging style, colorful shoes, and deep commitment to helping founders succeed.
Brooke Borseth
Brooke Borseth is a Senior Associate at Moneta Ventures, where she plays a key role in identifying and evaluating promising investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and providing strategic support to portfolio companies.
Before joining Moneta, Brooke gained extensive experience working with startups in the social impact space. She supported a global startup accelerator run by the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, interned with a social impact consulting firm in Bangalore, India, and consulted with an affordable housing startup in Kampala, Uganda.
Brooke graduated at the top of her class from Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business, earning a degree in Economics with concentrations in Data Analytics and Finance. When she’s not helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals, Brooke enjoys hiking and backpacking adventures in Tahoe or Yosemite.
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