Lessons from My First Pitch Competition – DiverseCity Mini-Dragons’ Den

Last updated on May 5, 2025 Reflections, Entrepreneurship

On May 3rd, I had the opportunity to pitch FlourishLifeTech at the DiverseCity Mini-Dragons’ Den, alongside 20 other inspiring entrepreneurs. Our company helps personal growth professionals digitize their tools and offerings and this was our first time pitching in a competition.

Here’s What I Took Away from My First Pitch Competition

What Went Well

I managed my time reasonably well and stayed composed through the Q&A. I showed up with clarity, and that helped me stay grounded and present.

What I Could Improve

There’s still work to do especially on the UX of our product demo and the visual presentation of our slides. I learned how crucial early feedback is (thank you everyone!) and how much polish can impact how your vision lands.

Challenges and Emotions

Condensing a complex idea into 5 minutes was no small feat. I walked away with a mix of feeling proud that I still showed up fully and disappointment that I missed taking feedback on the slides. The feedback I received from other participants helped turn that disappointment into motivation.

Key Learnings

Clear storytelling > perfect slides
Confidence grows from deep clarity
My audience is more niche than I realized and that’s a good thing
Engagement matters: Next time, I’ll aim to connect more directly with the audience and ask a question!

The Outcome

I didn’t win the pitch competition but I did win something more valuable: clarity, direction, and community. Huge thanks to the organizers for the opportunity and Jason Wong for the feedback.

What’s Next

I’m now focusing on validating the idea further, co-creating with early users, and evolving FlourishLifeTech into something truly impactful. The vision to bridge systems thinking, regenerative design, and tech for personal growth still lights me up!

Gratitude

Thanks to everyone who offered feedback, especially my classmates and Florence, who made the event run smoothly.

Final Thoughts

If you can align your passion, the problem you want to solve, and a solution that truly helps people, you’ve already won.