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Elevator Pitch Generator

Answer five short questions, pick the situation, and get a 30-second and a 60-second pitch you can say out loud.

Pitch builder

What is the pitch for?
  1. 1Who you are
  2. 2The role you want
  3. 3What you do best
  4. 4Proof or result
  5. 5The ask
  6. 6Extra detail for the 60-second version(optional)

Your answers

I'm…
I'm interested in…
What I do best is…
For example…
I'd like to…
I'm drawn to this because…

Your answers are put into sentence templates in your browser. No AI is involved and nothing you type is sent to our servers.

Your pitch

Blanks you have not filled in show example text. Replace it with your own words.

30-second version

I'm a product marketer with six years in B2B software. What I do best is turning complicated products into launches that sales teams can actually use. For example, my last launch brought in 400 qualified leads in its first quarter with no increase in ad spend. That is why I'm interested in the senior product marketing role on your growth team. I'd like to walk you through how I would approach your next launch.

74 words · about 32 seconds at 140 words per minute · fits 30 seconds

60-second version

I'm a product marketer with six years in B2B software. Across the teams I've worked with, what I do best is turning complicated products into launches that sales teams can actually use. The clearest example I can give you is this: my last launch brought in 400 qualified leads in its first quarter with no increase in ad spend. I'd like to do more of that kind of work, which is why I'm interested in the senior product marketing role on your growth team. I'm drawn to this because your team ships to customers every two weeks, and that is the pace at which I learn fastest. I know you will have questions about how my background fits, and I'm happy to go into any part of it. Before we do that, I'd like to walk you through how I would approach your next launch.

145 words · about 62 seconds at 140 words per minute · fits 60 seconds

Say it against the clock

Timer length

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What a 30-second elevator pitch needs

Elevator Pitch Generator

A 30-second elevator pitch is about 70 words at 140 words per minute, and it answers five questions in order: who you are, who you help or what you are looking for, what you do, what proves it, and what you would like to happen next. The generator above turns your five answers into that pitch and into a longer version for when you have a full minute, which gives you up to 140 words.

The tool does not write for you. It places your phrases into sentence templates written for each situation, so the result sounds like you only if your answers do. Type the way you talk: short phrases, real numbers, and none of the vocabulary from a job description.

The word count and time under each version assume 140 words per minute. If a version runs over, shorten your answers. Talking faster is not a fix, because the listener has only one chance to catch it.

Now say it out loud

A pitch that reads well can still come out stiff. In SayNow AI you can pick a self-introduction or job interview scenario, say your pitch in a live voice conversation with an AI partner, and get a score with suggestions on fluency and structure.

Free to download · iOS and Android

Elevator pitch examples for five situations

One filled-in example per situation, built with the same templates the generator uses. Read them aloud to hear the difference between the two lengths.

Job interview

For “tell me about yourself”, a recruiter screen or the first minute with a hiring manager.

30-second version · 74 words, about 32 seconds

I'm a product marketer with six years in B2B software. What I do best is turning complicated products into launches that sales teams can actually use. For example, my last launch brought in 400 qualified leads in its first quarter with no increase in ad spend. That is why I'm interested in the senior product marketing role on your growth team. I'd like to walk you through how I would approach your next launch.

60-second version · 145 words, about 62 seconds

I'm a product marketer with six years in B2B software. Across the teams I've worked with, what I do best is turning complicated products into launches that sales teams can actually use. The clearest example I can give you is this: my last launch brought in 400 qualified leads in its first quarter with no increase in ad spend. I'd like to do more of that kind of work, which is why I'm interested in the senior product marketing role on your growth team. I'm drawn to this because your team ships to customers every two weeks, and that is the pace at which I learn fastest. I know you will have questions about how my background fits, and I'm happy to go into any part of it. Before we do that, I'd like to walk you through how I would approach your next launch.

Networking

For conferences, meetups and any room where someone asks “so, what do you do?”

30-second version · 66 words, about 28 seconds

I'm Dana, a freelance UX researcher. I work with small software teams that don't have a researcher of their own. I help them find out why users drop off before they spend months building the wrong fix. Recently, one client cut their sign-up form from seven steps to three after two weeks of interviews. I'd love to hear how your team decides what to build next.

60-second version · 140 words, about 60 seconds

I'm Dana, a freelance UX researcher, and I work with small software teams that don't have a researcher of their own. Most of them come to me with the same kind of problem, so what I do is help them find out why users drop off before they spend months building the wrong fix. I got into this because I spent four years as a developer building features that nobody had asked for. To give you a recent example, one client cut their sign-up form from seven steps to three after two weeks of interviews. That is the part of the work I enjoy most, and it is the reason I come to events like this one. I'm always curious how other people handle the same thing, so I'd love to hear how your team decides what to build next.

Startup or investor

For demo days, investor introductions and the first minute of a pitch meeting.

30-second version · 77 words, about 33 seconds

I'm the co-founder of a bookkeeping app for small shops. We built it for independent shop owners who still keep their books on paper. Our product turns a photo of a receipt into a finished ledger entry in about ten seconds. So far, 300 shops use it every week, and nine in ten stay past three months. We are raising a seed round to open in two more cities, and I'd like to show you the numbers.

60-second version · 127 words, about 54 seconds

I'm the co-founder of a bookkeeping app for small shops. We built it for independent shop owners who still keep their books on paper. The problem is that most of them lose a full day every month to paperwork, and the accounting tools on the market assume you own a laptop and employ an accountant. Our product turns a photo of a receipt into a finished ledger entry in about ten seconds. So far, 300 shops use it every week, and nine in ten stay past three months. We treat that as early evidence that the problem is real and that people stay once they have started. We are raising a seed round to open in two more cities, and I'd like to show you the numbers.

Sales

For cold calls, trade-show stands and the opening of a discovery call.

30-second version · 70 words, about 30 seconds

I'm Sam, and I work for a company that makes scheduling software for clinics. We work with dental practices that have between two and ten chairs. We help them fill last-minute cancellations automatically from their own waiting list. For example, one practice in Leeds recovered eleven appointments in its first month. Could we book fifteen minutes this week so I can show you how it would work with your calendar?

60-second version · 113 words, about 48 seconds

I'm Sam, and I work for a company that makes scheduling software for clinics. We work with dental practices that have between two and ten chairs. It matters because an empty chair costs the same to staff as a full one, and the front desk rarely has time to phone around. So we help them fill last-minute cancellations automatically from their own waiting list. For example, one practice in Leeds recovered eleven appointments in its first month. I don't know yet whether you have the same problem, and that is exactly why I'm asking. Could we book fifteen minutes this week so I can show you how it would work with your calendar?

Student

For career fairs, internship interviews and introductions to alumni or professors.

30-second version · 67 words, about 29 seconds

I'm a final-year economics student at a state university. I'm looking for a summer internship in data analysis. I'm good at cleaning up messy data and explaining what it shows in plain language. For example, for my thesis I analyzed three years of bus ridership data and presented the findings to the city transport office. Could you tell me what your team looks for in an intern?

60-second version · 122 words, about 52 seconds

I'm a final-year economics student at a state university, and I'm looking for a summer internship in data analysis. I got interested when a statistics class had us work with real survey data instead of textbook examples. Since then I've found that I'm good at cleaning up messy data and explaining what it shows in plain language. For example, for my thesis I analyzed three years of bus ridership data and presented the findings to the city transport office. I'd like to do more of that kind of work alongside people who do it every day. I know I still have a lot to learn, so I'd value your advice. Could you tell me what your team looks for in an intern?

The anatomy of an elevator pitch

Each of the five parts does one job. If a part is missing the listener notices, even when they can't say what was wrong.

  1. Who you are

    A name and a role the listener can picture. “I'm a nurse who moved into hospital software” gives them something to hold on to. “I'm a healthcare professional” does not.

  2. Who you help, or what you are looking for

    Name a specific group or a specific role. “Small dental practices” is a group. “Businesses of all sizes” is not. In an interview or at a career fair, this is the role you want.

  3. What you do

    Describe the change you make for that group using a verb: fill empty appointments, cut reporting time, find out why users leave. Leave out your methods and your tools unless the listener asks.

  4. Proof

    One fact that could be checked: a number, a named project, a before and after. “Recovered eleven appointments in the first month” is proof. “Delivered great results” is a claim.

  5. The ask

    Say what you would like next, and keep it small enough to agree to on the spot: fifteen minutes, an introduction, one piece of advice. A pitch with no ask ends in “nice to meet you”.

Common elevator pitch mistakes

  • Stopping at the job title

    “I'm a project manager at a logistics company” answers the question and ends the conversation. Add who you help and one result.

  • Listing everything you do

    Three services, four industries and two side projects fit into 30 seconds only as a list. Choose the one thing that matters to this listener and save the rest for their questions.

  • Adjectives in place of evidence

    “Passionate”, “results-driven” and “innovative” are what everyone says. Replace each one with the fact that made you want to use it.

  • Ending without an ask

    If you finish on your proof, the listener has to work out what you want. Most will not.

  • Using one pitch for every audience

    An investor wants traction, a recruiter wants fit, and a stranger at a conference wants a reason to keep talking. The five parts stay the same while the content changes, which is why the generator has a template for each situation.

  • Written sentences said aloud

    A line such as “I leverage cross-functional expertise to drive outcomes” can pass on a page and sounds odd in a hallway. If you would not say it to a friend, rewrite it.

  • Racing to fit it in

    If the pitch only fits in 30 seconds when you rush, it is a 45-second pitch. Cut a clause and keep your normal speed.

Frequently asked questions

How long should an elevator pitch be?
Between 30 and 60 seconds. Use the 30-second version for introductions and chance meetings, and the 60-second version when someone has asked you to tell them about yourself or your company and is waiting for the answer.
How many words is a 30-second elevator pitch?
About 70 words at 140 words per minute. A 60-second pitch is up to 140 words at the same pace. If you speak slowly, write fewer.
Does this elevator pitch generator use AI?
No. It fills sentence templates with the phrases you type, in your browser, with no network request. That is why it responds instantly and why the pitch contains only facts you supplied.
What should I write in each box?
A short phrase that finishes the sentence starter shown next to the box. For “I help them…” you would type something like “fill last-minute cancellations from their own waiting list”, without a capital letter or a period at the end. The tool adds the punctuation.
How do I stop my pitch from sounding memorized?
Memorize the order of the five parts and your proof, not the sentences. Then say it five times in different words. Timing yourself helps, because once you know it fits you stop rushing.
Can I use this to answer “tell me about yourself” in an interview?
Yes. Choose the job interview template and use the 60-second version as your base. Interviewers expect a slightly longer answer than a hallway introduction, and the ask at the end becomes an offer to go into detail on whatever interests them.
I'm a student with no work experience. What do I use as proof?
A course project, a thesis, a competition, a part-time job or volunteer work all count, as long as you state what you did and what came of it. “I analyzed three years of bus ridership data and presented it to the city transport office” is stronger proof than a job title.