About this Event
🎤 Why This Matters
You know your story. You know your numbers. Now it’s time to pitch them like a pro.
Investors aren’t just listening to what you say—they’re evaluating how clearly and confidently you communicate it. A polished pitch can be the difference between a pass and a partnership.
At the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (NEC), we hold a high standard for investor readiness. This session will show you exactly what that looks like—and how to get there.
IMPORTANT: The workshop is the second half of this event which is:
✅ Free for NEC Members
💵 $49 for Non-Members: If you wish to RSVP for the workshop
📣 Free Session: The NEC Pitch Standard (2:00pm - 3:15pm)
This free session walks you through what investors expect to see in a winning pitch and how founders at NEC are coached to deliver it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Structure a compelling, investor-aligned pitch
- Combine story and strategy to create investor interest
- Avoid common pitfalls that weaken credibility
- Watch a sample pitch and hear live feedback from capital experts
- Understand how real investors decide if a pitch is worth pursuing
You’ll leave with:
A clear benchmark to assess your own pitch—and concrete steps to improve it.
🛠 Workshop: Live Pitch Feedback from NEC Capital Experts (3:30pm - 4:30pm)
This is where your pitch gets sharper—fast.
In the workshop, you’ll deliver your full pitch and receive targeted, high-priority feedback from NEC capital experts. Then, you’ll take time to refine and apply that insight immediately.
Workshop Focus:
- Present your full pitch to NEC’s capital team
- Get one high-impact piece of feedback that could change how investors perceive you
- Learn how to improve that specific area with actionable advice
- Make revisions on the spot and try again with more confidence
This is a safe, supportive environment to strengthen your pitch and prepare for real investor conversations.
The workshop is:
✅ Free for NEC Members
💵 $49 for Non-Members: If you wish to RSVP for the workshop
🎯 What You’ll Walk Away With
- Personalized, expert-level pitch feedback
- A sharper, more confident investor pitch
- Clear direction on what to fix and how
- A next-level understanding of what makes a pitch investable
Thank you to our Community Partners,, and Metro Nashville for helping to make this event possible. And a huge shoutout to the EC's Growth Partners for their support of our founder community:,,,and.
Parking: Parking is available in the red brick garage located behind the trolley barns (entrance on 15 Lea Avenue); please come inside to the front desk to scan the QR code for validation up to 3 hours.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nashville Entrepreneur Center, 41 Peabody St, Nashville, United States
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