Crafting Medtech Pitches that Connect
2026 FOUNDER PITCH BOOT CAMP | CLEVELAND, OH
We are collaborating with our Cleveland partners to host a one-day pitch boot camp for early-stage medtech founders to accelerate fundraising, transition from R&D, and bring their innovation to market.
10
FOUNDERS ACCEPTED (25 Applied)
5
STATES
REPRESENTED
35+
PITCH SHOWCASE ATTENDEES & 11 Local experts
Our pitch coaching boot camp gives founders the frameworks, tactics, and confidence to effectively tell their story to investors and early customers.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Clarity & confidence make the biggest difference.
When a founder doesn’t have a strong brand and story to lean on, the consequences ripple. Investors lose interest, not because the product is wrong, but because the story never connects. But Pitch Boot Camp can help you craft the pitch your innovation deserves.
Professional Coaching & Investor Insights
You’ll work with seasoned coaches and design experts to sharpen your story, polish up your deck, and perfect your pitch. You’ll also get feedback from industry experts and a chance to share your pitch with investors.
Pitch Showcase & Happy Hour Networking
Creating a great pitch is half the battle. At the end of the boot camp, you’ll have a chance to put your hard work into practice in front of an audience and investor judges. The top two winning pitches will receive a prize!
Polished Pitch Video
Don’t rely on your deck to speak for itself. A professionally produced video takes your pitch to the next level. We’re offering an optional half-day add-on with extra coaching and recording a video you can share anywhere.*
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“We came in looking for actionable feedback on how to create excitement in the audience, and the coaching delivered more than we expected. It helped increase my confidence, refine pacing and tone, and finesse the storyline so a complex problem felt more accessible.
– Claire Dixon, Neuraura
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"Our pitch went from decent to tight, clear, and compelling. We reworked the opening to build trust, added urgency with a 'why now,' and refined the overall flow. The story arc now flows, and I feel more confident walking into the room."
- Doug Miller, Impower
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“Our coaching session with Giant Shoulders was safe, collaborative, and full of strategic, actionable feedback. The brainstorming alone was one of the most productive parts of our prep. We deeply appreciated the expertise!”
— Angie Buckalew, CorVita
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"I got a lot of value. Tino’s feedback helped me tighten my pitch and bring my founder story to the forefront. It flows better now, with a clear throughline. I knew this was something I needed to figure out eventually, but working with Tino was the push I needed.”
— Bart Emery, EerDx
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“I came in hoping to improve my pitch, and Tino delivered. I learned practical techniques like using voice inflection, repeating key ideas, and pausing with intention, that immediately made my pitch more impactful. I would definitely recommend Tino to other founders who to make a more memorable pitch.”
— Gary Wakeford, SonoStik
Boot Camp Schedule
Our day-long boot camp strikes the right balance: long enough to create real transformation, and short enough to fit into your busy schedule.
Venue: JumpStart HQ, Midtown Collaboration Center, Cleveland, OH
Date: Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday, Jan 14 - Boot Camp
8 - 9am: Lite Breakfast & Sign In
9 - 10:30am: Story Arc & Deck Design Workshop
10:30 - 12pm: Individual & Small Group Practice
12 - 1:30pm: Lunch, Rapidfire pitches, VC panel
1:30 - 3:30pm: Individual & Small Group Practice
4 - 5pm: Final Pitch Showcase with Judging Panel
5pm: Networking Happy Hour
Thursday, Jan 15 - Video Recording (Add-on)
8 - 9am: Lite Breakfast
9 - 12pm: Additional Coaching and Video Recording
SELECTION CRITERIA
Healthcare Focus
You are an innovator in healthcare. Whether you are in med devices, digital health, healthcare payments, or insurance, we are excited to work with you!
Commercial Ready
You are reaching the end of your R&D phase, have built a team, and are ready to raise your pre-seed or seed round and get ready for market.
Fundraising Ready
You are starting the fundraising process and ready to start building relationships and trust with investors and pitch judges.
ABOUT US
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
We are an award-winning, MBE-certified, strategic branding agency building brands that help medtech companies punch above their weight. We coach founders to get funded and bring their innovations to market.
350+
25+
Founders coached since 2018
Startup cohorts trained
15+
Pitch competition winners
Tino Chow
Laura Sorenson
Pitch Coach & Investor
Pitch Coach & Design Doctor
In partnership with:
