Entrepreneurship researchers and faculty, entrepreneurs, and venture investors will explore what makes a pitch effective - from crafting a compelling story to capturing investors' attention and raising capital. Learn the science behind what works and why, while hearing firsthand experiences and practical insights from those who have pitched, invested, and built companies in the field.
RSVP: https://entrepreneurship.illinois.edu/founders-week
Panelists:
Shay Brokemond, Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Orange & Blue Ventures, Gies College of Business
Ryan Coon, Managing Partner, Green Street Growth
Nancy Sullivan, CEO & Managing Director, Illinois Ventures
Moderated by: Doug Hannah, Academic Director of the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship, Gies College of Business
Introduced by: Melissa Graebner, Associate Dean of Entrepreneurship and Robert C. Evans Endowed Professor of Business Administration, Gies College of Business