So You Want to Pitch

Event Description
Want to learn how to pitch your business with power and purpose? Join award-winning entrepreneur Takia Ross for So You Want to Pitch—a hands-on, high-energy workshop designed to help founders craft compelling pitches for customers, capital, and collaborators. Drawing from her experience winning over $300,000 in pitch competitions and coaching entrepreneurs to raise over $1 million, Takia will guide participants through key strategies to plan, prepare, and present a winning business pitch. Whether you're a startup or scaling up, this session will give you practical tools, real-world insights, and the confidence to own the room.

About the Presenter
Takia Ross is the Owner of Accessmatized Make-Up Artistry, creator of KiKi Thunda Cosmetics, and founder of the So You Want to Pitch workshop series. A Forbes-featured entrepreneur and community leader, Takia has collaborated with Nike, Experian, and Visa to elevate Black women founders and serves on several local advisory boards, including the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development and Hopkins Local. She’s been recognized as one of Baltimore’s Top 25 Women to Watch and one of the DMV’s Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises. As an international speaker, author, and business coach, she empowers entrepreneurs to tell their stories, build their brands, and secure the capital they need to grow.

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)
About the Workshops
The CEI's weekly ThinkUBator Workshop series equips entrepreneurs with essential tools and knowledge to succeed. From work-life balance to business growth strategies, our workshops provide actionable insights to help turn innovative ideas into successful ventures. Whether you're looking for guidance on marketing, securing funding, or building a team, CEI workshops are tailored to support your entrepreneurial journey.

About the Center
The University of Baltimore’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) offers comprehensive support to UB students and alumni looking to start or scale a business. Through educational programs, expert mentoring, and connections to the business community, the CEI empowers entrepreneurs at every stage. Learn more at www.ubalt.edu/cei.

Hybrid Event Location
Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, BC 104
University of Baltimore
In-person and virtual participation options available.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ubalt.zoom.us/j/94673390607

Meeting ID: 946 7339 0607

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Merrick School of Business room BC-104, 11 W. Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, United States