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Welcome to
DePitch Academy

All you need to know to build a pitch that wins

By the end of the program, you'll know exactly how to pitch

to win hackathons, attract investors, and close partnerships.

Built for Solana Builders

Every chapter is tailored to the unique challenges Solana teams face when pitching to grants, hackathons, or investors.

Step-by-Step Pitch Framework

Our 6 chapters walk you through the exact structure, storytelling, and slide design techniques behind winning Solana pitches.

Execution-Ready Content

Our videos are packed with examples and tactics you can immediately apply to your deck.

Module 1: Pitching 101

What you will learn:

01
Pitching in the Solana Landscape

Demonstrates how competitive the space is and why standing out is not optional.

02
Start with the Audience

Shows why understanding the audience comes before crafting any pitch content.

03
Preparation is Everything

Explains how elite-level preparation (like athletes) is the only way to win.

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Module 2: Pitch structure

What you will learn:

01
Slide Design Principles

Teaches how to use clean, distraction-free visuals to support your message.

02
The 4-Part Framework

Covers problem-solution, product, traction/business, and closing slides for any pitch format.

03
Slide-by-slide structure with examples

Offers tactical slide-by-slide advice and the most common pitfalls to avoid.

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Module 3: Winning pitches

What you will learn:

01
Watch a Real Pitch

Breaks down a successful Tokamai demo day pitch, created with DePitch coaching.

02
Slide-by-Slide Dissection

Analyzes how each part from intro to traction builds trust and momentum.

03
Stealable Effects

Reveals small but impactful techniques you can reuse in your own pitch.

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Module 4: Storytelling

What you will learn:

01
Why Storytelling Matters

Explains how emotional storytelling makes your pitch memorable and persuasive.

02
3-Part Story Framework

Teaches how to use context, struggle, and resolution to build narrative.

03
Hooks & Transitions

Shows how to use stories to open your pitch and move smoothly between sections.

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Module 5: Pitch building methodology

What you will learn:

01
Write First, Slide Later

Introduces a 3-step method (5s/30s/3min) for structuring your pitch before slides.

02
Visual Planning with Blocks

Recommends using post-its or Mural / Miro to match content with storytelling flow.

03
Demo, Appendix, and Q&A

Explains how to prepare demo assets and anticipate post-pitch follow-up like a pro.

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Module 6: Last advice

What you will learn:

01
What Not to Say

Learn how uncertainty verbs like "trying," "hoping," or "might" silently destroy trust in your pitch and how to reframe everything in confident, present-tense language.

02
What Not to Do

Avoid delivery mistakes like inconsistent mic handling or nervous pacing that distract from your message and reduce clarity on stage or on video.

03
The DePitch Toolbox

Gain 10 actionable performance secrets - language, posture, voice, and mindset shifts - that elevate your pitch from competent to compelling.

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Crack the pitch code
once and for all

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