• When does pitching unlock opportunity—and when does it trap you in a race to the bottom?
• When does a pitch fee protect you—and when does it buy your ideas, leaving you empty-handed?
• Is pitching for free a power move—or just setting up a creative bake sale with no buyers?

This week is a fiery debate pulling back the curtain on the art—and the pitfalls—of pitching.

A Duel Between Studio Founders Kevin Rapp & Justin Barnes

⚔️ The Anti-Pitch Crusader vs. The Pitching Powerhouse

🔥 When is pitching an investment—and when is it just gambling with your team’s time and morale?

💸 Should you pitch for free, accept fees, or avoid pitching altogether?

💡 How do top studios flip the script and Derail the Pitch™—turning the process into a win on their terms?

No easy answers. Just different perspectives. And more hot takes than a short-order cook working the breakfast rush!

This roundtable is free and open to all.

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