Pitch Please! Business Pitch Workshop

BUF-OR Economic Justice & Development Presents:

Pitch Please! Business Pitch Workshop

Join BUF-OR Emerging Entrepreneur Program alumni Lestarya Molloy of Fridie Outdoors LLC and Jospin & Japhety of Bproud LLC, for a powerful business pitch workshop. In this workshop, our presenters will dive deep into the key elements that make a business pitch not only informative but persuasive. From crafting a compelling narrative to refining delivery techniques, and curating a pitch deck, attendees will learn how to captivate their audience and convey their business idea with clarity and confidence. Whether you're pitching to investors, potential partners, or customers, this session will equip you with the tools to leave a lasting impression and turn ideas into opportunities.

Key takeaways include:

• Understanding the core components of a successful pitch
• Structuring your message to highlight value and impact
• Mastering delivery techniques that engage and persuade
• Building confidence to present your ideas effectively

More about our presenters:

Lestarya Molloy - Lestarya Molloy is the CEO & Founder of Fridie Outdoors which empowers people to go camping by making outdoor know-how accessible from anywhere. With over 10 years of experience in the technology industry in product management and user experience research, Lestarya has brought new technology to life that makes the camping experience more accessible and enjoyable for all, especially people of color who have been under-represented in outdoor recreation. Lestarya has successfully built relationships with national retailers in the outdoor space, she's graced the Pitch Black PDX stage, and placed 2nd in the Adidas Community Lab pitch competition.

Jospin & Japhety - Bproud was founded by Jospin Mugisha and Japhety Ngabireyimana. They are cousins who were born and raised in Kibondo, Tanzania. Jospin's family moved to America after his mother was hospitalized during a robbery. Japhety's family followed one month later. They created the Bproud clothing brand with a mission to create a difference in the world, starting with wanting every individual to be proud of their heritage. Bproud won the 2024 TiE University Oregon Regional pitch competition and competed in the 2024 TiE University Global pitch competition this past spring.

*PLEASE NOTE* Lunch will be provided.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Meyer Memorial Trust, Center for Great Purposes, 2045 North Vancouver Avenue, Portland, United States