Storytelling and Pitch Prep with AI: 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series

Bring your startup ideas to life with Storytelling and Pitch Prep, the third session in SOAR Innovation’s 2026 AI for Startups Sprint Series. This one-hour virtual workshop is designed for Eastern Kentucky founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore how AI can help them rapidly prototype, test, and refine products or workflows. 

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn practical ways to use AI in prototyping and product design: 

• Structure and refine your startup story for clarity and impact 
• Generate and test messaging for different audiences 
• Practice pitch delivery with AI-assisted feedback 
• Build confidence in presenting your idea to investors, partners, or customers 

Logistics 

• Session 3: Storytelling and Pitch Prep with AI
• Speaker: Rick West
• Location: Virtual
• Date: March 11
• Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET

Whether you’re pitching your first idea or refining your investor presentation, this session will give you actionable tools and AI-powered insights to tell your story with confidence.

Save your spot now and join the AI for Startups Sprint Series!

About Our Speaker

Rick West: Rick West, an Eastern Kentucky native, is an experienced CEO and co-founder of multiple startups with an emphasis in technology, innovation, and consumer packaged goods. He’s been an entrepreneur for 16 years and a leader in the international retail industry for 17 years. Rick currently serves as SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and is also a speaker and mentor in the business community and research industry.