Record the full startup pitch
Give the pitch live or upload an existing recording of the pitch you plan to deliver.
Launch partnership for startup programs
Give every founder a private place to practice before Demo Day.
Founders rehearse out loud on their own account and get AI feedback on structure, clarity, pacing, and filler words. Apply to give one upcoming cohort a free week of Pro: one code, no payment card, nothing to integrate.
- Accelerators
- Incubators
- University entrepreneurship programs
- Pitch competitions
The pitch breakdown
Every pitch, broken into the parts investors expect.
Founders see which parts are strong, which need work, and which are missing, from the hook and problem through traction and the ask. This is the real speaking.app analysis of DoorDash’s 2013 YC pitch.
- Every part marked Solid, Decent, Needs work, or To cover
- What the founder actually said, tied to the part it covers
- One specific improvement and a tighter version to rehearse
- Pace, filler words, jargon, and delivery alongside the structure
Pitch Anatomy
9 core elements investors expect, plus 4 optional ones (How It Works, Why Now, Vision, Roadmap) that only some pitches need.
To cover
Optional
Add these only if they fit your pitch.
Short founder pitches
See how real founders structured their pitches
DoorDash, Retool, and GitLab each had about two minutes on the YC stage. See how they covered the problem, solution, and traction, then compare those sections with your own pitch.
DoorDash
Tony Xu · 2013
How DoorDash used early delivery numbers to show demand.
Retool
David Hsu · 2017
How Retool explained its problem and solution in about two minutes.
GitLab
Sid Sijbrandij · 2015
How GitLab used contributor and customer numbers to show traction.
Give founders more opportunities to rehearse between sessions, without adding another workshop to your schedule.
Launch partnership
A free week of Pro for one upcoming group.
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Tell us about your group
Fill in the short form below: who the group is, how many people, and when access should start.
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We send one code
If approved, you get a single redemption code for the whole group by email, usually within one to two working days.
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Everyone redeems it
Each person creates a free account and enters the code. No lists of emails to send us.
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Seven days of Pro each
The week starts when each person redeems, not when the code is issued, so late joiners get the full seven days.
What it never involves
- A payment card, at any point
- A subscription or anything to cancel
- Installs, integrations, or onboarding calls
- Sharing anyone’s practice without their say
When the week ends, Pro access stops automatically. Participants can keep using their free accounts, or choose to upgrade.
Need longer than a week?
We also offer paid options for programs that need longer access or a more structured setup. Pro Passes provide extended private Pro access. Workspace lets program staff assign practice, follow progress, and review a founder’s work, with founders controlling whether coaches can open their audio and full transcripts.
Discuss a longer programFour steps
How founders use the week.
Review the pitch structure
Find which parts of the pitch are strong, need work, or are missing, from the hook and problem through traction and the ask.
Practice the weaker sections
Practice a hook, problem, traction line, business model, or ask on its own in Pitch Lab.
Run the full pitch again
Bring the stronger sections back together and compare the next complete take with the first.
Privacy
Private to each participant.
People practice honestly when nobody is watching. With the free week, everyone practices on their own private account: recordings, transcripts, and feedback stay with each founder unless they choose to share a report. (A managed Workspace works differently, and puts that control in the participant’s hands per session.)
What founders said
“Off the back of how the pitch went, I was introduced to an investor, and I genuinely think that outcome was a direct result of the improvements I made through speaking.app.”
Charlie Ward
Founder, Pay Path IQ · NDRC Pre-Accelerator
“I think the app is fantastic and we should have used it sooner. The hard 3-min stop was annoying at first but such a good setup for me to cut excess out.”
Robert Bordianu
Founder, IDV Exchange · NDRC Pre-Accelerator
“speaking.app was incredibly helpful while I was preparing pitches for my business. It is a great tool for anyone looking to improve their communication skills or practise for presentations, interviews, or public speaking.”
Mohammed Malik
Co-Founder, Locanter · NDRC Pre-Accelerator
Get started
Apply for a launch partnership.
Tell us about your group and when the week would be most useful. Here is what happens after you apply:
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We review each application and reply from hello@speaking.app, usually within one to two working days.
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Approved groups get one redemption code, limited to the group size and valid for the agreed dates.
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You forward it with two lines of instructions. Done.
Prefer email? Write to hello@speaking.app with the same details.
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Common questions.
What does this cost?
Approved launch partners receive seven days of Pro for one upcoming cohort at no cost. Applications are reviewed and availability is limited. There is no payment card, subscription, or anything to cancel.
How does the code work?
You get one redemption code for the whole cohort. Each founder creates a free account and redeems the code at speaking.app/redeem. Their seven days of Pro start the moment they redeem, not when the code is issued, so nobody loses days by joining late.
What happens when the seven days end?
Pro access ends automatically. There is no auto-renewal and nothing to cancel. Founders who want to keep practicing can stay on the free plan or upgrade their own account.
Can we use speaking.app for longer than one week?
Yes. The free week gives each founder seven days of Pro, private to their own account. If you need longer private access, or a Workspace with assignments and progress tracking, contact us to discuss the right setup for your program.
Can we move the start date?
Yes. Dates shift, especially around Demo Day. Give us a heads up before the code goes live and we will move it to whatever week works.
Do program staff see recordings during the free week?
No. During the free week, recordings and feedback are private to each founder’s own account. Program staff and mentors do not get access unless the founder chooses to share a report.
What do founders need to use it?
A browser and a microphone. It works on a phone or a laptop, there is nothing to install, and creating an account is free.
We run several cohorts a year. Can we come back?
The free launch offer is generally limited to one cohort per organisation. For later cohorts, paid Pro Passes provide the same simple access-only setup. If you are interested in a broader recurring partnership, tell us about your programme in the form.