TWO-DAY PITCH BOOTCAMP FOR TECHNICAL FOUNDERS

Breakthrough innovations deserve compelling pitches.

We are collaborating with our Cleveland partners to launch a two-day pitch bootcamp for early-stage founders who are fundraising, transitioning from R&D to bringing their innovation to market.

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Our pitch coaching bootcamp gives founders the frameworks, tactics, and confidence to effectively tell their story to investors and early customers.

Leave our 2-day intensive with the following:

A confident, 5-minute investor-ready pitch

A sharp, story-led pitch deck

A polished video to send to investors or use in applications

COST

$2,500* per founder

*Up to $1,500 scholarships available

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Dec 15th, 2025

DATE & VENUE

Jan 14 & 15, 2026

Midtown Collaboration Center,
Cleveland OH

PROGRAM DETAILS

Turning Standout innovations into Fundable Pitches

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.

2-day bootcamp format

  • 9am - 4pm on both days

  • Breakfast and Lunch included

  • Lectures and workshops, small group coaching sessions, pitch practices

  • Video recording at the end of the second day

Professional Coaching & VC Advisory

  • Trained by two professional pitch coaches

  • Get additional advice and insights from Industry experts

  • Meet industry VCs and get feedback on your pitches

SOME OF OUR PARTICIPATING INVESTORS & ORGANIZATIONS

  • “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

  • "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

  • “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

  • "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

  • “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

SELECTION CRITERIA

Healthcare Focus

This program is designed for innovators across healthcare. It doesn't matter whether you are in med devices, digital health, healthcare payments, or insurance.

Regulated or non-regulated

Commercial Ready

You are reaching the end of your R&D phase, have built a team, ready to raise your pre-seed or seed round to get ready for market

Fundraising Ready

Designed for you to build relationship and trust with investors and pitch judges alike.

Frequently Asked Question

  • This program is designed for health tech founders who…

  • 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.

  • Scholarships are given out on a needs basis and first come first served. Our partners have generously sponsoring our scholarship up to $1,500 a founder

  • You can reach out to us via info@gs.agency

  • Yes. There is an additional $300 per person that covers the cost of food and materials.

  • You can reach out to us via info@gs.agency

ABOUT US

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

We are an award-winning MBE strategic branding agency that builds brand for medtech companies to punch above their weight. We coach founders to get funded and bring their innovations to market.

350+

Founders coached since 2018

25+

Startup cohorts trained

15+

Pitch competition winners