Record a VC pitch video on Mac without sounding like you're reading
VCs scroll. A pitch video that runs over three minutes will get closed before the ask. Telepront is a free native macOS teleprompter built for founders recording 2-3 minute pitch videos. Load the script, point the floating panel just under your webcam, and deliver every word of the problem-solution-traction-ask story without losing eye contact or the warmth investors are actually evaluating.
See It in Action
A VC pitch video is not a keynote and not a demo. It's a 90-180 second narrative: who you are, what you're building, why now, what's working, what you want. Writing it tightly and reading it badly is the most common founder mistake. Reading it well, with the camera looking back at the investor, is what closes meetings.\nTelepront keeps the script just below your webcam in a narrow floating panel. When your eyes flick down a few degrees to read the next line, the camera still sees you looking at the lens. The tracker advances on-device, which means there's no cloud upload of pre-launch metrics, founder names, or cap-table numbers.\nFor founders running async fundraising — sending Loom-style intros to ten or twenty partners — consistency is the whole game. Your sixth send needs to feel as crisp as your first. Reading from a script you've rewritten and rehearsed three times is how that consistency happens, even when it's late and you've already done four meetings that day.\nFor a longer 8-12 minute deeper-dive video, structure the script the way the deck is structured: problem, market, solution, demo callout, traction, team, ask. Use the prompter for the connective tissue between sections so each handoff sounds intentional instead of scrambled.
Key Features
How to Get Started
Tips from Creators
Read the script aloud once with a stopwatch — if it runs over 2:45, cut adjectives, not facts
Stand up to record. Founders sound more energetic on their feet than slouched at a desk
Open the panel at 90 percent opacity so the script is clear without distracting your peripheral vision
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a VC pitch video really be?
Most partners want 2-3 minutes for an intro video and 8-12 minutes for a deeper async pitch. Telepront supports both — you control scroll speed by speaking pace.
Will I sound like I'm reading the script?
Not if you write it for the ear. Use short sentences, contractions, and breath marks. The on-device speech tracker scrolls at your natural pace, so you don't have to match a fixed speed.
Can I record the video inside Telepront?
No. Telepront only handles the script. Pair it with QuickTime, Loom, or your camera's recording software.
Is the script stored on Apple servers?
No. Apple's speech recognition runs on-device on modern Macs, so the pitch script stays local to your machine.
Do investors care if I use a teleprompter?
They care that you're clear, fast, and confident. A teleprompter that lets you keep eye contact gets you there. They will not notice.
Ready to try it?
Free on the Mac App Store. No account needed.
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