Business writing

Elevator Pitch Generator

Answer a few short prompts - who it is for, the problem, what you do and why you are different - and get a tight pitch in several structures and tones. Then practise it out loud with a timer that highlights where you should be.

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Why prepare an elevator pitch

Make it count

Investors, clients and recruiters decide in seconds whether to hear more.

Clear thinking

Fitting your idea into 30 seconds forces you to know what matters.

Confidence

A rehearsed pitch sounds natural instead of rambling.

How to build your pitch

  1. Answer the promptsDescribe audience, problem, solution, difference, proof and your ask.
  2. Choose length and tonePick 30 or 60 seconds and a tone, then cycle structures.
  3. Practise out loudUse the timer and highlighter until it fits comfortably.

What makes a great pitch

A great pitch starts with the listener's world - a problem they recognise - rather than with your company history. It explains what you do in plain words, gives one reason you are different and one piece of proof, and ends with a specific, low-friction ask.

Read it out loud. Cut any word you stumble over, replace jargon with everyday language and make sure the last sentence invites a next step.

Hook

A problem the listener recognises.

Value

What you do and why you are different.

Ask

One clear next step.

Elevator pitch FAQ

How long is an elevator pitch?

Usually 30 to 60 seconds, which is about 75 to 150 words at a natural speaking pace of 130-150 words per minute.

What should a pitch include?

Who you help, the problem they have, what you do about it, why you are different, a proof point and a clear ask or next step.

How should I phrase the inputs?

Write the problem and solution as phrases that follow naturally: "small restaurant owners" + "waste hours building staff schedules", and "ShiftPanda" + "builds a fair schedule in two minutes".

What does practice mode do?

It starts a timer and highlights the word you should be saying at 140 words per minute, so you can feel whether you are rushing or dragging.

Why does my pitch run long?

Every optional field adds a sentence. For 30 seconds, keep each input to one short phrase and drop the extras.

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