At Volition, we support entrepreneurs by providing space for conversations, connections, and practical skill-building–and that’s what our pitch events are all about.

This will be our 90th pitch event! Since 2016, our events have welcomed 5000+ attendees, and we’re excited to host our first ever Women’s Pitch Europe.

LINK TO JOIN: Available upon registration – doors close after 30 mins

APPLY TO PITCH BEFORE 23:00 CEST, JULY 8! (more info below): https://forms

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us in cheering on up to eight women-identified entrepreneurs from across Europe, who will present their 3-minute startup pitch (in english) and receive strategic feedback from leaders in the European startup ecosystem.

Attendees! you will have the opportunity to choose your ‘top pitch’, as well as engage with pitchers and panel via polls, Q&A and Live Chat. If you can support a pitcher or want to connect, we’ll provide space for that as well.

For our part, we commit to creating a comfortable and engaging space for all who attend.

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WHO’S ON THE PANEL?

• Melanie Ewan: Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Volition (host)
• Sana Kapadia: Head of Content at GenderSmart Investing Summit
• Shea Harty: Business Coach & Mentor
• Andrea Zaragoza: Incubation Manager at Bridge for Billions

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THIS EVENT IS FOR…

Our Virtual Pitch Events attract upwards of 100 engaged audience members keen to learn and make solid connections. This includes:

• Entrepreneurs (and aspiring ones)
• Investors
• Educators
• Students
• Ecosystem supporters and service providers
• …and those who are just plain curious

The pitchers: Startups, early to growth stage, wanting practical experience presenting their 3-minute investor pitch . This is a great opportunity to gain feedback and tactical tips from industry leaders in entrepreneurship. NOTE: you do not have to be raising capital to pitch.

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PITCH APPLICATION [APPLY BY 23:00 (CEST) JULY 8]

If you are applying to pitch, you do not need to register for a ticket as well. Follow this link to apply to pitch; you will receive a confirmation email regarding your application within 72 hours. NOTES:

• We will be accepting applications from women-identified entrepreneurs all across Europe and will strive for geographic diversity.
• You can be at any stage (ideation to growth) and in any vertical/industry

RUN OF SHOW

10:30 – 10:45 PDT | 19:30-19:45 CEST – Check-in and Opening Remarks

10:45 – 12:15 PDT | 19:45 – 21:15 CEST – Pitch and Presentations

12:15 – 12:30 PDT | 21:15 – 21:30 CEST – Audience vote on Top Pitch and Wrap Up

NOTE: doors close after 30 minutes

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

Words from past attendees:

“I‘m really thankful to have had the opportunity to pitch at Volition Pitch Nights because that really changed the course of my pitching career. I definitely recommend the pitch nights to every entrepreneur!” – Andrei Matei, Founder of Robbox

“Thanks for hosting a really great event today in Amsterdam! I’ve attended many many pitch events and I thought today’s was in its own class as far as comfortable environment and constructive feedback for the pitchers.” – Kelly Adam

“I really enjoyed the event and found it incredibly useful. I was actually pitching for my non profit again and won an award which includes a cash prize for the organisation, and I think the feedback I got from the Volition event was really instrumental in helping me improve my pitch for that. – Women’s Pitch Night Amsterdam runner-up