What is Elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a 30 to 60 second explanation of what your company does, for whom, and why it matters, short enough to deliver in a brief conversation and clear enough to be repeated.
Example
"We help independent physiotherapy clinics fill cancelled slots automatically. Clinics lose about 15% of revenue to no-shows; our tool rebooks those slots from a waitlist, and our first 30 clinics recovered $2,000 a month each."
Why it matters for early-stage founders
You are introduced, asked "what do you do?" and judged in seconds, by investors, customers and potential hires. A sharp pitch turns those moments into follow-ups.
The common mistake
Starting with technology or the company history. Lead with the customer and the problem, then the result.
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The free Positioning Strategy template helps you define who it is for and why you are different, the core of every pitch.
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Reviewed October 12, 2026