'Making Winning Business Pitches' Lunchtime Workshop at Adams Hub Wednesday
Are you starting or expanding a business? How do you create and deliver a compelling, successful business pitch that wins over investors and other key stakeholders?
Matt Westfield, Adams Hub Entrepreneur in Residence and adjunct professor in Entrepreneurship at UNR, will walk you through the pitch process during this fast-paced, lunch-hour workshop, Wednesday, Nov. 29 beginning at noon. Learn best practices, avoid deal-breaking mistakes and gain confidence in your ability to persuasively present your business.
Topics covered will include:
What is the purpose of your pitch? (Attracting partners and investors, or winning a competition?)
Initial impact: reading the room
The 3 primary ways to draw in your audience
Essentials of a great slide deck
Leading your audience to logical conclusions
Understanding the nuances and language of the pitch
Creating value for your investors
Common mistakes
Defending your pitch
What to do after the pitch and how it’ll affect your future
This workshop is open to members of the business community, and there is no charge to attend. Space is limited. Please RSVP to grow@adamshub.com.