How to Pitch & Get Funded Pitch Academy

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN REALIZING YOUR DREAM?

If so, surround yourself with a of respected entrepreneurs, seasoned advisors and investors who will help you understand the challenges of pitching your company and raising capital. In four intense informative (and fun) days, you will get yourself and your ready to pitch to an investor or Angel Group. We are seeking startups to apply for the inaugural UTRGV Pitch Academy from July 28th to August 1st at the UTRGV Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization in Weslaco, Texas. Six companies will be selected for the four-day long event and become eligible to pitch to the Rio Grande Valley Angel Network for You will be able to pitch your company and get real-time from local angels, entrepreneurs and mentors. 

Who Should Apply?
• Any start-up currently trying to raise capital and scale their business
• Start-up teams who will be raising money in the next six months
• Founders interested in meeting local angel investors 

What Will You Learn?
• Why do investors say no?
• Finding the right investor
• The components of a pitch
• Market validation and customer discovery
• Identifying funding needs
• Presenting your opportunity
• What angels look for in a startup
• Insights from highly successful entrepreneurs
• And, much more