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Enhancing Pitch Quality Through Constructive Feedback

Cognitee Inc., based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is leveraging its expertise in quantifying qualitative information to support participants in the Shinagawa Social Innovation Accelerator 2025. On January 21, 2026, Cognitee will participate as a judge at the mid-term report meeting of the accelerator held at the Shinagawa Industrial Support Exchange Facility, known as SHIP. During this event, the company will not only provide evaluations of the pitches presented by ten participants but will also use its Pitch analysis solution, COG-PRESEN, to analyze the pitches and offer improvement feedback in a hybrid workshop format afterwards.

Insights from the Accelerator Program

The Shinagawa Social Innovation Accelerator 2025 is designed to nurture projects aimed at solving social issues through innovative business strategies. Cognitee’s role as a judge at the pivotal moment of the accelerator is to deliver concise and impactful feedback based on the presentations made during the event. This constructive critique is aimed at helping aspiring entrepreneurs refine their pitches and enhance their communication effectiveness.

Judging and Analysis Process

• - Date of Event: January 21, 2026
• - Location: Shinagawa Industrial Support Exchange Facility (SHIP)
• - Participants: 10 pitch presenters at the mid-term report meeting
• - Cognitee’s Role:

- Assessment of pitches (judging)
- Analysis using COG-PRESEN (feedback for interested participants after the event)

The expected outcome includes highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each pitch, offering unique insights on their structure, pacing, and overall impact, all while emphasizing areas that could benefit from enhancement. This analysis not only benchmarks the presenters against past winners and finalists of similar competitions but also focuses on improving their delivery by identifying missing elements or weak arguments.

How COG-PRESEN Works

Cognitee's innovative technology analyzes the structure of spoken words and written content to provide a visual representation of pitch quality based on several criteria:

• - Comparison with Past Winners: Evaluates structure and speed relevant to previous domestic business contest champions.
• - Identification of Characteristics: Observes individual speaking habits and skills during the pitch.
• - Gap Analysis: Reviews for missing information or logical jumps, looking at the quantity of data provided, supporting evidence, topic straying, and any irrelevant discussions.

The analysis results will be structured into specific recommendations, clarifying what aspects of each pitch did not resonate well and what adjustments should be made to enhance clarity and impact. Individual feedback will be given to presenters shortly after the event, focusing on actionable insights.

Broader Applications of Pitch Analysis

In a landscape where opportunities to deliver pitches and presentations are increasing, the criteria for objective evaluations often remain undefined. Many entrepreneurs struggle with improving their pitches due to subjective assessment standards. Cognitee addresses this problem through its purpose: “Using technology to create a society without cognitive biases.” The use of qualitative data quantification techniques allows for more accurate evaluations.

COG-PRESEN serves as an analytical tool for comparing pitches against a database of successful presentations, providing aspiring presenters with invaluable learning opportunities. Cognitee has successfully provided pitch analysis to various business contests, including the APT Women event organized by the Tokyo metropolitan government and the Shinagawa Business Creation Contest, where the company itself was a pitching entity during its early stages.

As the program continues to evolve, Cognitee aims to extend its feedback offerings across various platforms, including government initiatives, corporate-sponsored contests, and university-led programs. Each analysis is designed to directly contribute to the improvement of each presenter.

Additional Offerings and Results

For contest organizers, Cognitee provides comprehensive scores for all participants along with comparative results against other contests, serving as measurable proof of organizational success. These insights can be instrumental for business hosts and partners in demonstrating the impact of their initiatives.

For inquiries about the program, participants can reach out through this link.

About Cognitee Inc.

• - Company Name: Cognitee Inc.
• - Business Focus: Organizational analysis services using qualitative data quantification technology
• - Location: 1-1-2 Nishi-Oi, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 140-0015, Japan
• - Established: March 28, 2013
• - Website: Cognitee
• - Capital: 600 million JPY (including reserve capital)
• - Employees: 71, including remote workers
• - CEO: Ria Kono
• - Awards:

- EY Innovative Startup Award (Enterprise Category, 2019)
- HR Awards Best Award in Human Resource Development (2022)
- Telework Promotion Award (2022)
- Tokyo Telework Award (2023)

For media inquiries:
Public Relations, Cognitee Inc.: Nagisa Oku
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 03-4212-8445