Mastering the Startup Pitch

A great pitch can mean the difference between securing investment, winning customers, or getting lost in the noise. Whether you're raising capital, launching a product, or selling your vision to stakeholders, knowing how to craft and deliver a compelling pitch is essential for startup success.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn the key elements of a winning startup pitch
• Develop a clear, engaging, and persuasive pitch tailored to investors, customers, and partners
• Explore strategies for structuring and delivering pitches that drive action
• Practice and refine your pitch to build confidence and credibility

This session will equip you with the skills to pitch with impact, influence decision-makers, and make a lasting impression in the startup ecosystem. This workshop will support founders and business owners with the tools and skills to craft their story and pitch to secure investment and sell their vision to key stakeholders.

Presenters

Tyson Jennings, ilab Program Manager

Tyson is the ilab Program Manager and leads the UQ Ventures ilab Accelerator program. ilab Accelerator is a three-month program where startups receive $10,000 equity-free funding to help them get ready for market and take their venture to the next level, with a chance to pitch their idea at the ilab Pitch Night.

Tyson was previously a Ventures Program Officer and led the Ventures Validate program. Validate is designed to help UQ students, staff, and alumni develop a validated business model in an interactive learning space.

Prior to joining Ventures, Tyson co-founded Yodel - a community-based business listing app designed to connect locals with local businesses. Since establishing Yodel in 2017, his startup has grown significantly, raising capital, completing a major pivot, competing in pitch events across Australia, launching internationally, and becoming one of Brisbane’s most loved members of the startup ecosystem.

Tyson has a background in corporate sales and partnerships, specializing in identifying and setting up partnerships in new and existing markets. Tyson is originally from New Zealand and although he has been in Australia for a long time, he still loves the All Blacks and basketball!

Beth Lawrance,Empower Manager, Entrepreneurship

Beth Lawrance is the UQ Ventures Empower Women’s Accelerator Manager. Beth leads our women-focused portfolio, supporting women in entrepreneurship through the new Empower Accelerator and our LeadHers programs and events. Beth is passionate about championing greater diversity in the startup ecosystem and supporting women to excel in their careers and businesses. Beth draws on her experience in project management, professional skill development, design, and workshop facilitation to build and lead a diverse suite of programs and initiatives.

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