Interactive Workshop

Thursday · March 17th, 2011
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM · Lunch included
Markham Covergence Centre Showcase
7271 Warden Ave, Markham, Ontario
Pre-Registration Required

Workshop Agenda · Pitch+™

The following workshop agenda may be subject to change or modification by the ventureLAB.

Table 1 . Money Chase - Pitching for Today's Capital · Pitch+™ Workshop
Workshop Schedule Description
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Registration · Workshop Participant Sign-in (Pre-registration required)
9:00 AM to 9:15 AM Welcoming & Opening Remarks · Jeremy Laurin, President & CEO, ventureLAB; and
Angelo del Duca, Director, Ontario, National Research Council Canada - IRAP Program
 
  · Period 1
 
Sources of financing in a tight economy. Where the money is and where it is not.
 
  · Period 2
 
What investors demand to see in a financing presentation but won’t often tell you.
 
  · Period 3
 
Why typical elevator pitches don’t work. The importance of pain.
 
  · Period 4
 
The Down and Dirty Dozen (or so) presentation slide template.
Getting investors on board in 20 minutes or less.
LUNCH Working lunch, food and refreshments provided
 
  · Period 5
 
The Art of the Pitch. Taking your presentation beyond words.
4:30 PM Adjournment · Informal networking.