Breakthrough innovations deserve compelling pitches.
FOUNDER PITCH BOOT CAMP
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.
Join us for the Final Pitches & Happy Hour
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 at 4pm
Midtown Collaboration Center, Cleveland OH
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.*
*Starting at $0. (Full price is $500. Our partners are providing scholarships.)
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This program is designed for founders who are healthcare innovators and ready to start their pre-seed or seed round fundraising.
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Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our partners generously sponsor these scholarships, and will cover the full cost of participation for selected recipients. (Travel and lodging not included in scholarship.)
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Founders consistently tell us that the combination of clarity and confidence makes the biggest difference in their pitch. And in our experience working with 300+ founders, we’ve seen that this only comes with time to think, revise, and practice with guidance.
That’s why we believe a day-long intensive strikes the right balance: long enough to create real transformation, but short enough to fit a busy founder’s schedule. -
We’re in active conversations with several startup programs, service providers, and medtech-focused VCs in the Cleveland ecosystem who are interested in participating. We’ll share confirmed names soon. If there’s an investor or expert you’d like to see involved, let us know and we’ll do our best to bring them in.
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Your pitch video will be recorded on the second day of the program. We’ll send over a draft a week after the event for you to review the flow and content, and you’ll receive the final video a week after that.
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You can reach out to us via info@gs.agency or indicate your interest in the sign up form.
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Yes! There is an additional charge of $100 per person to covers the cost of food and materials.
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You can reach out to us at info@gs.agency.
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Yes. We are a Jumpstart preferred partner and if you register through Jumpstart you’ll receive our 10% discount.
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
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