About this Event
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Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included
Course Overview:
This course provides an immersive understanding of how to think, pitch, and evaluate opportunities like an investor. Through practical insights, you will learn the mindset behind high-stakes investment decisions, the structure of a compelling Shark Tank-style pitch, and the fundamentals of valuations, business models, and negotiation. You will gain clarity on what investors truly look for, how to avoid common pitching mistakes, and how to present your business confidently. By the end of this one-day program, you will be equipped with the knowledge and strategy needed to strengthen your pitch, refine your business idea, and prepare for real-world investor conversations.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand how investors evaluate businesses and make funding decisions.
- Structure a clear, compelling, and investor-ready pitch.
- Assess and refine your business model using practical frameworks.
- Grasp valuation fundamentals and confidently discuss equity.
- Present your market, competition, and growth potential effectively.
- Handle investor questions, objections, and negotiations with confidence.
- Strengthen your entrepreneurial thinking for future funding opportunities.
Target Audience:
Entrepreneurs, start-ups, innovators, and small business owners.
Why is it the Right Fit for You?
This course provides practical, real-world insights that help you prepare for investor interactions with clarity and confidence. It breaks down complex investment concepts into simple, actionable steps that you can immediately apply to your business. Our approach focuses on pitch mastery, financial understanding, and strategic thinking—key skills every founder needs. You gain exposure to investor-style evaluations, negotiation principles, and storytelling techniques that elevate your pitch. By the end of the day, you walk away ready to impress investors and strengthen your business direction.
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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding the Investor Mindset
Info: • What drives investor decision-making
• Risk assessment and opportunity evaluation
• What investors prioritize in entrepreneurs
• Activity
Module 2: Elements of a Winning Pitch
Info: • Structure of an effective Shark Tank–style pitch
• Crafting a crisp and compelling business story
• Must-have pitch components
• Activity
Module 3: Business Model Clarity
Info: • Defining problem, solution, and value proposition
• Revenue streams and scalability
• Customer acquisition and key metrics
• Activity
Module 4: Financial Essentials & Valuation Basics
Info: • Revenue, profit, cash flow, and projections
• Simple valuation methods explained
• Understanding equity, dilution, and investor returns
• Activity
Module 5: Product, Market & Competition Analysis
Info: • Assessing market demand
• Identifying competitive advantages
• Positioning your product effectively
• Activity
Module 6: Investor Expectations & Due Diligence
Info: • Key documents and numbers investors expect
• Questions investors typically ask
• How due diligence impacts the final deal
• Activity
Module 7: Communication & Persuasion Strategy
Info: • Presenting with confidence and clarity
• Managing pressure and objections
• Storytelling techniques for entrepreneurs
• Role Play
Module 8: Negotiation Skills for Funding Deals
Info: • Understanding term sheets
• Navigating counteroffers
• When to accept, decline, or renegotiate
• Case Study
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Regus ON, London – London City Centre, 380 Wellington Street, Tower B, London, Canada
CAD 540.53 to CAD 704.06
