I pitched my idea in public… and it won🏆

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Something big happened yesterday, and I wanted to share it with you.

I pitched Discourage.me at Quick Pitch Night with Orlando Innovation League and StarterStudio.

And guess what?
It won 1st place for best startup idea in the fun category. 🎉

The real story?

I was nervous.

Like, really nervous.

I pitched in front of a room full of people, and my heart was still racing for five minutes after I finished.

I kept thinking…
“I missed so many points.”
“I should have said more.”
“Did I explain the idea clearly enough?”

I was desperate to go back and add,
“Visit discourage.me and sign up for the waitlist!”

But here’s the lesson I walked away with:

Sometimes, saying just enough is exactly what you need.
Not more. Not less. Just enough to make people feel what you feel.

So what is Discourage.me?

If you missed my last email—
It’s a tool I built to help founders stay focused and say “no” to shiny distractions.

Because I’ve been there—too many ideas, too many possibilities, not enough focus.

I built this for myself first… and it turns out a lot of other founders relate.

The waitlist is open, and my co-founder Virgil and I are building it in public.

👉 Join the waitlist

Thanks for being part of this with me.

It’s not just about building tools—it’s about growing through the moments that scare us a little.

Talk soon,
Vinod

P.S. Have you ever pitched something that made your heart race? Hit reply and tell me—I’d love to hear your story.

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