YSP Investor Readiness Sprint
Prepare. Refine. Pitch with Confidence.
Expressions of interest are now open for YPO Spouse/Partner entrepreneurs.
Are you building a business that is ready for its next stage of growth?
The YSP Investor Readiness Sprint is a selective virtual programme for entrepreneurs in the YPO Spouse/Partner Community who want to strengthen their investor readiness, refine their pitch and prepare for future fundraising. Through a focused series of workshops, participants will work with experienced entrepreneurs, investors and advisers to strengthen their:
- Business and investment narrative
- Evidence of traction
- Financial story
- Fundraising strategy
- Investor pitch and delivery
Participants will receive practical feedback, learn alongside a small peer cohort and apply what they learn in preparation for the programme’s culminating pitch session.
Program schedule:
The sprint will take place virtually on the following dates:
Core workshops:
- Friday, 18 September 2026
- Friday, 25 September 2026
- Friday, 2 October 2026
Small-group coaching:
- During the week of 5 October 2026
- Exact dates will be arranged with each group.
Final pitch session:
- During the week of 19 October 2026
- The confirmed date and time will be shared with selected participants.
Participants should be available for all three core workshops, their allocated coaching session and the final pitch session.
Who is this for?
The programme is intended for entrepreneurs who:
- Are actively building or running a business
- Have progressed beyond the initial idea stage
- Can demonstrate some evidence of customer demand, validation or traction
- Are considering external investment or want to understand what becoming investor-ready requires
- Are prepared to receive direct feedback and commit fully to the programme
Complete the short expression-of-interest form below. The team will review submissions and contact suitable applicants with next steps and information about the upcoming information session.
