You have under 2 minutes to win an investor’s attention.
Most VCs decide in the first 30–90 seconds whether to keep listening.
If you’re a women-led healthtech founder, that window is your make-or-break moment—and your science-heavy pitch could be costing you the “yes” you deserve.
In our latest guide, you’ll learn how to transform complex, data-driven solutions into investor-ready pitches that get remembered and funded.
You’ll learn:
💡How to start your pitch so investors lean in, not check out
💡A proven method to explain complex clinical innovation without “dumbing it down”
💡The storytelling formula that pairs emotion with hard proof
💡Deck design and delivery moves that keep attention past the 90-second drop-off
💡How to navigate and reframe the “too niche” bias women-led healthtech founders face
Plus: Real coaching and actionable examples you can use right now.
Episode Timeline:
00:02:09 - Jolly from Altheia pitches misdiagnosis solution
00:04:29 - Feedback on competitive analysis placement and timing
00:05:25 - The importance of continuous script improvement and practice
00:08:28 - Pacing and word count for pitch competitions
00:09:15 - The power of structured scripts vs. off-the-cuff pitching
00:10:03 - Nancy from AmplifiDx pitches STI diagnostic solution
00:11:54 - Always practice before any investor meeting
00:12:38 - Understanding buyer personas and persuasion factors
00:16:07 - Breaking down Nancy's pitch across five persuasion points
00:19:43 - Making your call-to-action direct, not passive
00:22:44 - Key takeaways: emotional connection and human elements
00:24:09 - Value proposition clarification insights
📣 Get In the Spotlight Are you a founder with a proven solution and paying users? Apply to pitch your startup in front of investors and decision-makers on HealthTechShowdown.com. Submit a short, under 200-word, explanation of your solution and why it belongs in front of the people who matter most.
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