PitchMode
Get your elevator pitch investor-ready
Hey IH! 👋
I built PitchMode — a tool where founders record their 60-second pitch and get instant AI feedback on delivery: filler words, pacing, clarity, confidence.
What I have:
- Working MVP (browser-based, no install)
- Freemium model: 5 free evaluations/month, $7/month for unlimited
My validation plan: I'm running a 2-week sprint with $200 budget to answer one question: GO or NO-GO? Success = 100 sign-ups + 3 paying users.
Where I am now: Day 7 of 14
- 24 sign-ups so far
- 10 pitch evaluations completed
- $30 spent
What I'd love to know from you:
1. Does this sound like something you'd use before an investor meeting or demo day?
2. $7/month — too cheap? Too expensive? Right range?
3. What channels would you test if you were me?
pitchmode.org free to try, no credit card required
Will post an update with full metrics at the end of week 2! 📊
The Problem I Couldn't Ignore
I'm a newbie founder, and I struggle to pitch my product.
Not "needs a little polish" struggle. I mean "friends nodding politely while their eyes glaze over" struggle.
The worst part? I KNOW my product. I just couldn't explain it in 60 seconds without rambling, using filler words, or watching people's attention drift away.
I tried the usual fixes:
- Mentors: Expensive and scheduling a call takes a week
- Friends: Too nice. "Yeah, sounds cool!" doesn't help me improve
- ChatGPT voice mode: Interesting, but no specifics and no proof it works
I needed something that would give me honest, structured feedback instantly, so I could practice 10 times in an hour, not once a week.
What I Built
PitchMode — a web app where you record a 60-second pitch and get feedback in ~15 seconds.
The interesting part: I'm training it on real pitch feedback from actual investors and mentors (still WIP).
Here's what it does:
- 📊 Scoring — so you can track improvement across attempts
- 🎯 Speech feedback — pace and filler words
- 💡 Actionable suggestions — not just "be clearer" but specific rewrites
- 📁 Version history — compare your Day 1 pitch to Day 7
Just open your browser, hit record, get feedback.
The Pivot That Got Me Here
Honestly, PitchMode almost didn't exist.
I originally built a role-play training platform — AI conversations to simulate tough talks and develop soft skills. Asking for a raise, negotiations, sales calls... everything.
Classic first-time founder mistake: I tried to solve everyone's problem.
Turns out "everyone" isn't a customer. The product went nowhere.
So I asked myself: what problem do I ACTUALLY have, right now, that I'd pay to solve?
The answer was painfully obvious. I was about to start fundraising and I couldn't pitch my own startup without stumbling.
PitchMode is me solving my own problem. And I'm betting other founders have it too.
What I Learned Building This
1. 60 seconds is a brutal constraint — and that's the point. If you can't hook someone in a minute, a 5-minute pitch won't save you.
2. Vertical products are much easier to build than "the one for everyone."
3. Speed matters — interface, design, functionality. All done in 2 days. Now I'm focused on making feedback even faster.
Try It Free
I'm offering free access — no paywall, no credit card.
You get 5 free pitch evaluations. Enough to see real improvement.
I'd genuinely love your feedback:
- Does the AI feedback feel useful or generic?
- What's missing that would make you use this before your next investor call?
- Would you pay $7/month for unlimited evaluations?
I'll respond to every comment. Roast me, question me, or just say hi.
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Me too i'm building something for something i really need which does not exist. I like it. As for some feedback: Site needs some work - logo is mostly invisible, try more information above the fold. Still impressive for 2 days of work! As for the concept I haven't tried it, but why you would want unlimited once it's 'perfected'? I will bookmark your site bc I am working on something where I will need to integrate certain tools and this might definitely be one of them.
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Thanks for feedback! Good call on the logo and above-the-fold clarity, that’s on my list to improve next.
The idea behind “unlimited” is that we’re constantly pitching. Even when a pitch feels “perfect,” context keeps changing (the story evolves, numbers change, traction grows). I’ve found that the need to revisit and adapt the pitch never really goes away.
And thanks for bookmarking, happy to hear it might be useful some time. And I’m always open to discussing collaborations. Good luck with what you’re building!
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Congratulations on your launch. It looks impressive! What channels are you exploring to attract early users?
Thanks! Right now testing a few channels: Reddit (organic posts + small paid experiment), directories (like Betalist and peerpush). What's worked best for you in early traction?
Nice, that’s a solid mix. Reddit in particular has worked best for me in early traction when it’s done founder-led and community-first (not promo-heavy).
What I’ve seen work well is focusing on a handful of very specific subreddits, sharing learnings or build-in-public posts, and then lightly engaging in comments rather than pushing links. It tends to outperform directories for quality feedback and early users.
If you want, happy to share what’s worked well on Reddit for similar early-stage launches.
And how long did it usually take before you started seeing consistent traction from Reddit? I'm on week 2 and getting sign-ups but trying to set realistic expectations.
Yeah, usually it takes around 3–6 weeks before you start seeing consistent traction on Reddit. Weeks 1–2 are often the “testing” phase, you’ll get some sign-ups and early feedback, but patterns haven’t fully emerged yet.
By weeks 3–4, you usually start noticing which subreddits respond best, what kind of posts actually drive engagement, and which comment strategies pull people in. The key tends to be:
Focusing on 2–3 subreddits that genuinely fit your audience
Sharing posts that are experience-based or “lessons learned”, rather than just launch announcements
Engaging thoughtfully in comments instead of pushing links
If you’re already seeing sign-ups in week 2, that’s actually a good sign, it means you’re on the right track. Most founders plateau not because Reddit doesn’t work, but because they spread themselves too thin or don’t optimize post formats and timing.
I also help founders map out the right subreddits, post styles, and engagement approach so they hit traction faster without burning accounts. If you want, I can share what’s working best for early-stage launches right now, it can save a lot of time and make those first few weeks way more predictable.