# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pitch Practice
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Perfect your pitch, receive feedback, and connect with other startups.About this EventA successful pitch presentation should evolve as your startup grows. Developing this skill is essential for communicating your value proposition, building credibility, securing partnerships, and attracting investors. Join us to practice your pitch and receive expert feedback from the MSU Research Foundation venture team and fellow founders.This session will include:Tips to refine your pitch and presentation skillsConstructive feedback from the MSU Research Foundation venture team and peersOpportunities to connect with early-stage companies---SCALE-UP! SESSIONS:Scale-Up! Sessions is a monthly series for startup and growth companies covering key topics like branding, customer discovery, fundraising, marketing, and more, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation. Sessions are a mix of formats, from hands-on workshops and presentations to casual networking events. Whether you're refining your pitch deck, learning about SBIR/STTR grants, or exploring sales strategies, these sessions offer practical tools and insights to help your business scale.ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:The MSU Research Foundation supports the Michigan State University ecosystem with resources that increase the impact of research and innovation. The Foundation achieves its mission through grant programs that contribute over $15 million annually to the University, entrepreneurial programming and early-stage investments that accelerate technology transfer and startup growth throughout Michigan, and environments where startup businesses and collaborators can thrive. The Foundation's work is made possible through its stewardship of a flexible and sustainable endowment, nourished by over 50 years of licensing revenues and investment returns. Learn more about the MSU Research Foundation and its impact at msufoundation.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/pitch-practice/100001994304742169
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, it, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: 7th Floor Lounge | Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 7th Floor Lounge | Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building
- **lat**: 42.971104
- **long**: -85.6712415
- **full address**: 7th Floor Lounge | Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, 109 Michigan Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pitch Practice being held?
  - **A:** Pitch Practice takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 7th Floor Lounge | Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, 109 Michigan Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pitch Practice?
  - **A:** Pitch Practice is organized by MSU Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pitch Practice is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pitch Practice sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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