Pitching 101: Learn how to present your business in a 90 sec. elevator pitch

Got a business/project/idea and want to learn how to present that to a client/investor? This is where you want to be!

Whether it is your first or 500th pitch, a planned presentation or an impromptu opportunity, our interactive Pitching 101 workshop is designed to meet you where you’re at, give you the tools to deliver your ideas and increase your chance with investors.

In this workshop you will learn to build, practice, and evaluate your 90 second pitch using the proven PSOyAS + DDTE technique, delivered Paul Brassard CEO at Elevator Ventures (http://elevatorventures.ca/#lobby), and also receive top tips for a two-minute speech and evaluation by Kevin Pendergraft.

Be ready! We will choose a few people from the audience to do their 90 sec. pitch and receive evaluation.

Speakers:

Paul Brassard

An entrepreneur and innovator from a young age, Paul has extensive experience in business development and strategic planning. With a knack for systems analysis and an ability to leverage his knowledge, networks and business acumen, Paul is a respected consultant and mentor in the Vancouver startup community.

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Kevin Pendergraft

A communications professional with an academic background in history and political science.

Currently, Kevin is the communications and knowledge translation manager at a CIHR-funded national clinical research network. His professional experience is primarily in project management, writing and editing, communications strategy, public and media relations, website content management, social media and stakeholder engagement.

Since 2009, Kevin has been a member of Royal-T Toastmasters and has held several leadership positions. He enjoys public speaking and does not turn down stage time.

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Agenda:

6h00pm - Registration and Networking

6h30pm - PSOyAS + DDTE technique by Paul Brassard

6h45pm - Top tips for a two-minute speech by Kevin Pendergraft

7h00pm - Audience Pitches

7h30pm - Pitch Evaluations

8h00pm - Q&A + Networking

9h00pm - The end