The Elm

Pitch & Polish: Sharpening Your Startup Story

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
4MLK Building
Second-Floor Assembly Space
4 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Your work is powerful — now make sure your story is, too. Join branding agency FORTH for a half-day workshop designed for life sciences and tech founders who want to strengthen their brand and elevate their pitch. Through interactive training, real-time feedback, and practical messaging tools, you’ll learn how to communicate your breakthrough with clarity, confidence, and impact. Walk away with sharper storytelling, stronger investor appeal, and a clearer path to growth.

​Structure:

• ​Welcome and Framing (10 to 10:15 a.m.): Why storytelling matters in science and innovation.
• ​Mini Workshop (10:15 to 11 a.m.): “Brand the Breakthrough” — Tips and tools for clear, compelling messaging.
• ​Founder Pitch Feedback (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.): Four to five startups give short presentations and receive live input from FORTH.
• ​Networking and Optional 1:1 Signups (12:30 to 1 p.m.): Attendees connect with FORTH for deeper feedback or future support.

Information and Registration