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Presenter Rules & Guidelines

View our requirements to pitch, rules, and guidelines for presentations, along with presentation examples below:

Presentation Requirements:

  1. You must sign up in advance to request a pitch spot. Spots are limited, so submit early, even if your presentation isn't ready. Requesting to pitch does not guarantee you a spot. Instructions for confirming your spot are detailed on the sign up form and are additionally emailed to you once your form is submitted. Events with full slots will be marked as (WAITLIST). You can join the wait list for cancellations, and we'll notify you accordingly.
  2. Both be in attendance! The friend you are pitching must attend the event as well. They must also be aware, and consent, to being pitched.
  3. Keep it postitive! This is NOT a roast. This event is to promote friends in a positive and fun way!
  4. Keep it Clean. We encourage creativity in presentations, but please refrain from including nudity or inappropriate imagery.
  5. Animations and Transitions. For technical reasons, we will not be able to show animations or transition effects on presentations. On event night, we will only be able to go from one slide to the next, and the transition will be instantaneous. (If you want an element to pop up / appear on a slide, then split it into two slides, the first without it and the second with it added.)
  6. Minimum Text Size. If you’re using text on your slides, it must be very large so the people in the back of the venue can read it, too. Since font sizes vary from software program to software program, here’s what the minimum font size allowed is depending on where you make your presentation:
    • Microsoft PowerPoint: 50
    • Apple Keynote: 105
    • Canva: 75
    • Google Slides: 38
  7. Keep it between 3-5 minutes! Be imaginative, but aim to keep your presentation under 5 minutes. Including the individual's preferred pronouns, sexual orientation, and age is recommended, it's entirely optional.
  8. The very important "Last Slide": The final slide should feature a picture of the person along with their contact information (Instagram, phone number, etc.). This slide will remain displayed between pitches and will also be included in the event summary at the end.
  9. Submit your presentation before the event! Instructions on sharing your presentation link are included in your confirmation email and in reminders leading up to the event. Please include the name of the person being pitched and the presenter as the presentation file name (example: "ALEX pitched by Jane") and send your presentation link within the designated time frame.
  10. Need to cancel your pitch? We understand that things come up, and sometimes plans change. Since spots are limited for each event, we appreciate you letting us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel. This allows us to open your spot for another single to participate. Please be sure to review the city-specific refund policy for details on eligibility and timing for refunds.

Looking for Inspiration?

Looking for some inspiration? Check out some of the Pitch-A-Friend example presentations here. Please note these examples were created using Canva, a free online presentation tool.

Attendee Code of Conduct

To ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask all participants to adhere to the following guidelines here.

FAQs

Check our our frequently asked questions here.