Throw us your best 60-second pitch on May 13 at Pitchers and Pitches

Founders have always faced big challenges, but they pale in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Moving your business forward will require new thinking, new tools and new opportunities along with tried-and-true essentials. We've got you covered on all fronts.

Case in point - catching investor attention in this climate will require a pitch par excellence. Pour yourself a cold one (or a tall glass of water because that's great, too!) and join us on May 13 at 4pm ET / 1pm PT for Pitchers and Pitches, an interactive elevator pitch feedback session with TechCrunch editors. Get feedback that can help you take your pitch to a whole new level.

Our first Pitchers and Pitches session is free and open to the public - register now. You can let us know during registration if you want to participate and we'll randomly select 5 startups to give us their best 60 second pitch. Even if you're not selected to pitch, it'll be a learning experience for all who attend and you can also give feedback via live polling. You'll gain valuable insight into the art of telling your startup's story in under a minute.

While we'll continue with a series of content sessions, they will be exclusive to Startup Alley exhibitors - both those who exhibit onsite at Disrupt San Francisco 2020 (September 14-16) and founders who purchase a Digital Startup Alley Package.

Wait - you haven't heard about the Digital Startup Alley? We tapped our resources and industry connections to replicate the Startup Alley experience as a truly world-class virtual event. It's designed to help you keep momentum despite lockdowns, travel restrictions or budgetary concerns.

We don't have a crystal ball to see how long this pandemic will remain in play. However, if it turns out you can attend Disrupt SF in person, you have the option to upgrade your exhibit package and still access the benefits of Digital Startup Alley. Value, meet add.

Startups in the age of COVID-19 will need every tool in the shed - and a few new ones - to adapt and keep moving forward. Start with exceptional coaching and sharpen your pitch to a keen edge.

Register now for our free Pitchers and Pitches session, which takes place on May 13 at 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT.

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