Countdown to Launch: Pitch Ready

Programs for first-time founders who want traction without burnout

Your story is your most valuable asset. Stop guessing what investors want to hear and start building a narrative that scales.

This 6-week Gust Intensive is designed and delivered by Dan Manning to refine your customer focus, sharpen your messaging, and build an investor-ready pitch from the ground up.

Stage: Pre-seed or Seed Founders who are planning a raise and want to have confidence in their pitch from the first meeting.

The Archetype: The "Technical Founder" who goes so deep in the details, but investors don’t follow. "Early Founders” who have never pitched to investors before and struggle to sort out conflicting advice.

The Goal: You should be planning to pitch to investors or partners within the next 3-6 months.

Cost: $1,500

The Countdown to Launch Program is only open to U.S. based startups.