Workshop: How to Pitch?

Welcome to the workshop designed to elevate your pitching game and boost your chances of winning big at the NL Startup Competition!

About

Join us for an intensive session where you’ll learn the secrets to crafting a compelling pitch that grabs attention and leaves a lasting impression. Led by industry experts with a proven track record of success, this workshop is tailored to empower startups across all 3 categories – Port & Maritime, Energy & Climate and Health.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Crafting a captivating elevator pitch that communicates your startup’s value proposition.
  • Understanding your audience and tailoring your pitch for maximum impact.
  • Mastering the art of storytelling to engage and inspire your listeners.
  • Techniques for confident delivery and effective communication.

Date: April, 2026*

Time: 14:00 — 18:30*

Location: Coming soon!

*Information may be subject to change.

Program

The program of the How to Pitch workshop of NL Startup Competition will be revealed soon, stay tuned!

13:45

Arrive at embarking location: stop 53, Willemskade

14:00

Watertaxi leaves to Erasmus Hub!

14:30

Arrival at Nassaubrug and walk to Erasmus Hub!

14:40

Welcome by Liesje Goldschmidt (Erasmus Enterprise)

14:50

Introduction by Koen Vogel (Port of Rotterdam)

14:55

Inspirational talk by Michiel Gaasterland (The House of Narratology) 

15:30

Workshop: “How to Pitch” by Bas van der Noll (Erasmus Enterprise) & Lizzy van der Vlegel (HelloPrint)

17:00

Networking drinks & Startup Karaoke

18:00

Back to Watertaxi

18:10

Taxi back to starting point

18:30

End of Event

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