Pitch Prep Workshop: Think Like a Judge

UT student entrepreneurs- we're putting you in the judges seat first! Learn how judges evaluate pitch presentations.
About this Event

For the first pitch prep workshop session of Fall 2026, we are doing something different: you'll score someone else's pitch first. We'll watch two real early-stage pitches together, score them using the competition rubric, then debrief why judges agreed — and where they diverged. You'll leave with a clearer sense of what judges are actually listening for, and a self-assessment of where your own pitch stands.

Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
What Investors and Judges are looking for in a Pitch
Host: TBD Judge

Info: bio of judge helping

🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:40 PM
Watch and Evaluate

Info: Hear two pitches and judge using a rubric

🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Evaluation of Pitches & Common Gaps

Info: Facilitated discussion about previous pitches and most common gaps founders face

🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Self Assessment

Info: Review your current pitch and begin scoring and identifying areas of improvement