Pitch Us – How to Submit Your Idea and Get Featured

theres a concise one-page brief accompanied by a 60-second video to begin. Submit both together; that combo gives editors a quick read and a vivid sense of your idea. Keep the tone practical, and aim for a concise, actionable pitch that respects a reader’s time.

In your brief, clearly state the problem you’re solving, the unique solution, the intended audience, and the impact you expect. Include profiles of the team e leaders, plus a realistic timeline and a plan to obtain traction. Make the core value obvious with bullets and a single-page structure that editors can skim.

When presenting the idea in plain language, avoid hype and focus on solving real needs. The same rule applies to your video: it should describe the problem, the approach, and the expected outcomes in everyday language. Ensure visuals reinforce the narrative and avoid jargon so professionals outside your field can quickly see the value. Consider incorporate examples or metrics to illustrate impact.

Security and privacy matter. If you handle user data, note what you collect, how you protect it, and who can access it. commonly, editors look for transparency in data handling, so include a short security note in plain language. If you aren’t handling sensitive data, say so plainly to keep the focus on value.

Editors usually look for pitches with a clear testing path, credible milestones, and a plan to iterate on feedback. When you show solving progress, a team with a track record, and a visible route to impact, you stand out. If your submission is seen da leaders across the platform, your chances of a feature rise. When you incorporate feedback and demonstrate measurable outcomes, you’re likely to stand out.

Submitting Your Idea for a Featured Spotlight: Entry, Criteria, and Follow-Up

Submit a concise one-page brief that answers: what problem you solve, who benefits (users), and what solution you offer; include intros to the team and to partners while highlighting their roles, an update on progress, and a storytelling angle that demonstrates impact. Whether your idea is a product or a service, include capacity details and a realistic timeline. Close with a direct call to action and a clear set of contacts for follow-up, and indicate what you expect from the reviewer. Also describe what’s made for them so the value is tangible.

• Length and format: 1 page (300-500 words) or a Google Doc link; include a short executive summary and the essential information in a readable format.
• Problem and audience: state the problem clearly, identify the primary users, and show high impact benefits that are useful to them.
• Solution and differentiation: describe the core solution and how it differs from traditional approaches.
• Storytelling angle: add a user scenario that demonstrates tangible outcomes.
• Intros and references: provide intros to the team and to partners who help deliver the solution.
• Capacity and timeline: show your current capacity, the team availability, and a realistic delivery plan.
• Metrics and anticipated questions: list anticipated questions and the metrics you will track to prove value; make the targets highly actionable and include a brief thought on why they matter.
• Events and showcase plan: mention relevant events where you could present and how you would align with them.
• Contacts and update plan: include primary contacts and how you will provide updates to reviewers.

Criteria that guide the selection:

1. Impact and usefulness: demonstrate high impact for users with measurable benefits; ensure the outcomes are useful and clearly tied to user needs.
2. Feasibility and capacity: present a clear plan that fits your capacity and uses realistic timelines and resources.
3. Audience fit and partners: explain which users you serve and name partners who will co-deliver the solution.
4. Storytelling quality: deliver a compelling narrative with a concrete use case and client moments.
5. Information completeness: attach data sources, references, milestones, and a plan for updates; nothing omitted.
6. Event relevance: tie the entry to upcoming events or campaigns and show opportunities to participate.
7. What matters to stakeholders: address metrics and outcomes that matter most to the audience and the platform.

Aside from the formal criteria, we look for evidence that the idea can scale and engage users effectively. Everything you present should matter to reviewers, and nothing should feel extraneous.

Follow-Up and status updates:

1. Receipt acknowledgement and timeline: you will receive an acknowledgment within two business days and a date for the initial review update.
2. Evaluation process: we assess against the criteria, and if the idea advances, we schedule a brief interview and request any clarifications.
3. Additional information: if needed, share updates, intros to new partners, and any planned events that illustrate real-world traction.
4. Contacts and communication: provide your primary contacts and preferred channels; we will reach you through those contacts.
5. Feedback and closure: you receive clear, actionable feedback; regardless of outcome, expect a transparent update and an opportunity to ask follow-up questions.
6. Next steps and alignment: if selected, we outline the showcase plan, required assets, and a timeline for the featured spotlight.

Aside from the formal submission, keep an eye on our update cadence and stay close to your contacts. Whether the idea moves forward or not, a thoughtful explanation of the decision helps everyone involved, and that thoughtful thought matters to all parties.

Identify the right platform and submission window for your idea

Choose a platform that matches your idea’s audience and set a concrete submission window you can meet. If broad visibility matters, pick a public portal with a clearly posted window; you will reach those tracking trends and may be invited to share updates in front of a large audience. Open portals often run on monthly cycles, and this path will give you broad reach while you stay prepared for rapid feedback. For targeted input and direct access to investors, opt for an invite-only program where capitalist backers and mentors provide feedback. Prepare a one-page pitch, a concise problem statement, and a prototype or visuals; being prepared will shorten the back-and-forth after you post.

Phases to manage: research the platform’s audience, tailor your message, submit, and engage post-submission. Each phase carries risks and opportunities. Since those steps vary, keep a concrete plan, note timelines, and dont rely on a single window. While you wait, monitor trends and align with the needs of employees, those who will join you, and investors who may follow your progress. Learning from each cycle will help the team present themselves more confidently and refine your pitch.

To maximize your advantage, map your goal to the platform’s strength: front-line feedback, member introductions, or strategic partnerships. The right window reduces the wait and lets you move along quickly from post to traction. By understanding the audience and the submission cadence, you will overcome early hurdles and keep momentum with every post.

Craft a strong one-liner, problem statement, and proposed solution

Draft a one-liner first. Example: “We help larger organizations translate early-stage ideas into pilot programs with measurable impact in 6 weeks.”

The problem statement should be data-backed and concrete: The addressable issue affects 60% of ideas stalling before MVP due to unclear scope and lack of partners; cycles to pilot run 12–24 weeks, and teams spend up to half that time on coordination rather than learning, which drags momentum down and makes significant opportunities miss.

Proposed solution centers on three components: 1) Discovery to map maturity, the nature, and shape of the problem; 2) a 4-week Pilot Plan that yields a testable MVP, roles, budget, and success metrics; 3) seedblink engagement to validate addressable options, engage 2-3 early partners, and set a path to broader participation. If youve validated with 2-3 partners and havent tested at scale, start with this three-part framework and push to a 6-week cycle.

To move forward, contact seedblink to tailor the approach to your audience; keep the one-liner tight and test it with stakeholders; collect feedback, refine, and prepare a clear pitch for larger organizations. This range of steps supports participation from teams across sizes and helps you address maturity and shape of the opportunity, so your message works with potential backers and partners.

Provide clear market potential and your unique competitive edge with metrics

Anchor your pitch with three market layers and a forecast, linking each metric to your edge. This view works for an organization or for entrepreneurship efforts; deliver a crisp, data-driven snapshot that supports talking points and a fast decision cycle.

1. Market sizing

   • TAM: $1.25B annual spend in the target space across NA and EU
   • SAM: $320M addressable by your solution within the same horizon
   • SOM: $95M realistically capturable in year one, growing to $180M by year three
   • Forecast: 12–15% CAGR over the next three years

2. Traction and validation

   • Pilots completed with 4 customers; 3 converted to ARR contracts; ARR from pilots: $0.75M
   • Average contract value: $125k; onboarding time reduced to 14 days; onboarding cost per customer: $8k
   • Customer success metrics: churn 3.5% monthly; net revenue retention 112%

3. Competitive edge and value delivery

   • Distinct capability: proprietary algorithm that reduces processing cycles by 38% vs leading platforms
   • Strategic partnerships: 3 partnerships enabling a co-sell motion and rapid distribution
   • Integration readiness: API-first approach with 99.8% uptime and deployment in under 2 weeks for most initial use cases

4. Measurement and monitoring

   • Key indicators: ARR growth, quarterly churn change, activation rate, number of active partners

Attach a concise deck excerpt and visuals that illustrate your pitch

Provide a one-page excerpt that states your thesis and the point of your venture, then attach 2–3 visuals that illuminate the core idea. This view helps reviewers grasp your strategy quickly, especially at seed-stage and earlier contexts where time is tight.

Keep the excerpt tight: outline the problem, your solution, who pays, and the business model in clear bullets. Highlight the needs you address, the type of customers, and the path to value. If some data is still evolving, present a credible forecast and the steps to validate it–nothing vague, everything measurable. That clarity makes pitching itself stronger, within a realistic context.

Choose visuals that directly support the thesis: a market view (TAM/penetration), simple unit economics, and a milestone roadmap. Use a consistent color scheme and legible labels; the visuals should stand on their own so readers can skim and then dive deeper. Besides conveying scale, these figures show how the team plans to scale, though keep text minimal to avoid clutter.

Format and naming matter: export the excerpt as a compact PDF or a single-page slide, and attach 2–3 high‑quality image files for visuals (PNG or SVG). Include captions that explain what each image proves, and use descriptive file names like YourCompany_Excerpt_v1.pdf and YourCompany_View.png. If a viewer wants more detail, point them to the full deck without forcing it–introduce the option rather than the obligation.

Tailor the content to the audience: for individuals and seed-stage investors, keep tone direct and data-driven; for corporations, emphasize strategic fit and potential partnerships. Within the context of your pitch, mention the needs you address and the roles of the team themselves. Then highlight next steps and a clear ask, so the reader knows exactly what to do–skip fluff and focus on what matters. That approach makes your point compelling, and good visuals reinforce it without redundancy.

Follow platform guidelines: formats, length limits, and submission steps

Submit using exact formats: a clean PDF or DOCX, 1-2 pages, up to 1200 words, with a concise title and a one-paragraph hook.

Follow the platform’s formatting rules for fonts, margins, and spacing; keep styling minimal and avoid embedded media that could break review. Name the file clearly with your idea title and the author surname to prevent mix-ups below the pile of submissions.

Formats and accessibility: Use PDF or DOCX; if a link is allowed, provide a view-only URL and test it in a fresh browser. Ensure the document opens without passwords or blockers, and that the content remains readable on smaller screens.

Content and structure: Lead with a phase-driven problem statement, then outline the needs of users and how your solution addresses them. Show how your approach compares to traditional products, and include deeper thought, quantitative signals, and a realistic roadmap. Highlight the energy behind the team, the skill you bring, and what you plan to hire. For the founderinvestor reader, map a credible path to acquisition with clear milestones. Craft messaging that resonates with leaders and emphasizes impact for lives and businesses. If you havent validated with users yet, describe the next tests and the metrics you will track, and note how your approach raises value over current options. Use crisp, concrete language rather than abstract promises, and keep the narrative focused on doing, not hype.

Submission steps: Step 1, assemble the document as described above; Step 2, export to PDF or save as DOCX; Step 3, open the submission form, paste a short abstract and attach the file or paste the full text if required; Step 4, fill fields like idea title, founder name, contact email, and company (if applicable); Step 5, click submit; Step 6, keep the confirmation and watch for reviewer feedback as the phase of evaluation progresses.

Pitfalls to avoid: vague problem statements, missing data, long-winded sections, or gaps between the problem, solution, and traction. Below are quick checks: ensure the document reads well on a phone, the file size stays reasonable, and the tone stays practical and respectful of reviewers. Align your messaging with the needs of platform editors, rather than pushing a personal win; this keeps your pitch smart and credible, and reduces the risk of a missed connection behind the scenes. Friends, mentors, and fellow leaders can help polish the text, but the core story should remain tight, specific, and actionable, avoiding jargon that slows reading or raises questions about your phase and next steps.