About this Event
Pitching for investment or to join an accelerator programme is nerve-racking...Join Baltic Ventures and James Bedford on June 18th for an in-depth workshop that will explain what investors want to know and how to tell them.
James Bedford, STFCs Digital Tech Cluster Manager, will share his experience of investing in tech startups, working with investors and helping companies raise seed investment. He has seen over 1000 pitches, runs regular pitch practice sessions and has been involved in selecting startups for tech accelerator programmes.
James will bring insights from being sat alongside other investors discussing what pitches should say and how they should be communicated.
Key takeaways will include:
• What slides to include
• Content to cover in each slide
• How to communicate your pitch
• What mistakes to avoid
Since launching the Digital Tech Cluster in November 2021, James Bedford has delivered a programme of business support workshops, with topics ranging from marketing and sales to intellectual property and investment, attended by over 400 leaders of digital tech businesses. He has created a supportive Peer Network for tech founders where he facilitates CTO, CEO and Female Tech Leader meetups, runs pitch practice sessions and mentors business leaders. Previously, James has managed investment funds at Creative England, and was Director at OXO Consultancy, Head of Investment Strategy at Tech North and Head of Investment Partnerships at Tech Nation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
44 Simpson St, 44 Simpson Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00