Monday, June 29, 2026
17:00-18:30
berlin

Smack My Pitch Up

Theory is nice, but practice is better. This hands-on workshop with Fred Destin, founder of Stride.VC and former GP at Accel and Accomplice, is built for founders who want to sharpen their pitch in real time. In 60 focused minutes, you'll work on story structure, narrative arc, and the investor psychology behind what makes a pitch actually land, with live reps and direct feedback. Stick around for 30+ minutes of open Q&A. Bring your toughest questions.

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Theory is nice, but practice is better.

This highly interactive workshop is designed for founders who are serious about mastering the art of pitching and fundraising. In 60 focused minutes, we'll train in real time, sharpening your storytelling instincts and deepening your understanding of what a truly compelling pitch looks and feels like.

The session will run for a maximum of 60 minutes, followed by at least 30 minutes of open Q&A. Bring your toughest questions.

Your Facilitator: Fred Destin

Fred is the founder of Stride.VC, an artisan seed fund based in London. A former General Partner at Accel and Accomplice, he partnered early with founders of companies including Zoopla (IPO), Deliveroo (IPO), Integral Ad Science (IPO), PillPack (acq. Amazon), and The Currency Cloud (acq. Visa). Fred has worked with over a hundred startup founders on their pitching and fundraising processes and has personally raised five funds. He is deeply passionate about the craft of company building from the earliest days. Dissenters welcome.

What We'll Cover

  • What makes a pitch land: story structure, narrative arc, and investor psychology
  • Live pitching reps with real-time feedback
  • The most common pitching mistakes founders make and how to fix them

What You'll Walk Away With

  • A sharper, more confident pitch
  • A clearer sense of what "good" storytelling feels like in practice
  • Direct feedback on your own pitch from someone who has heard hundreds

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