Summits
Where Your Story Takes the Spotlight.
Sherrell Byrd, 2024 Truist Foundation Alumna and Nirva Dhaya, Program Manager for Watson Institute.
Summit is the culminating event for each Fellowship powered by Watson Institute, designed to empower Fellows to tell their stories, showcase their ventures, and deliver a powerful pitch that captures how far they’ve come—and where they’re headed.
Explore Highlights from the Truist Foundation Fellowship Summit
Summit Benefits
Refine Your Pitch and Build Presentation Skills
Over three weeks of the program, Fellows master the art of storytelling by refining their ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. This continuous practice ensures that each Fellow’s final pitch is polished, impactful, and ready for any external audience.
Receive Supportive Feedback from Peers and Experts
Feedback from peers offers diverse perspectives, helping identify blind spots and spark fresh ideas in a supportive, collaborative environment. Guidance from experienced experts ensures alignment with professional standards, offering actionable insights to elevate messaging and delivery.
Walk Away with a Professional
Pitch Recording
Fellows leave with a professionally recorded 3–4 minute pitch, serving as a versatile asset for funding applications, marketing efforts, and future presentations. This lasting resource amplifies their venture’s vision, helping them make a lasting impact beyond the Summit.
On average annually, Watson Institute hosts four Virtual Summits and two In-Person Summits, with a reach of:
2,867
RSVPs
1,158
Live Attendees
69
Unique Countries Reached Across 5 Continents
