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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Resources Mentioned

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