Pitch Polish Response Sheet
Founder Workshop • Peer Review
Pitch Polish Response Sheet
Handling peer investor critique and tuning your 60-second pitch
Name:
Date:
The Peer Reviewer Feedback
"Your problem statement was very relatable, but your solution sounded too complex to build, and you ran out of time before clearly stating your Ask."
Model 5-Sentence Response & Action Plan
Simple & Professional
First, take a deep breath and remember that constructive feedback is meant to help your idea succeed, not attack your hard work. Next, post a polite reply thanking your peers for pointing out where the pitch felt confusing. You can also ask them which specific feature felt too difficult to build so you know what to simplify. Then, cut out extra technical details from your solution and focus only on the main benefits. Finally, practice with a timer to make sure you have enough time to state your ask clearly at the end.
1
Pause & Reset
Defensiveness is natural when you worked hard. Separate your personal effort from the pitch clarity.
2
Reply with Grace
Thank them in the Doc. Ask 1 targeted question to pinpoint exactly where their confusion started.
3
Cut & Protect Ask
Save deep tech specs for Q&A. Reserve the final 12-15 seconds exclusively for your funding or partnership Ask.
Your Turn: Draft Your Comment Reply to the Reviewer
Write a 2-3 sentence response thanking them and asking for clarity:
Pitch Edit Checklist
Adjust your 60s timing:
Problem (15s): Keep it relatable and sharp.
Solution (30s): Drop 2 complex features; state the core benefit.
The Ask (15s): Clear dollar amount or partner request.
