Capital Sessions: Perfect The Ask: How to Be Pitch Ready

You know your story. You know your numbers. Now it’s time to pitch them like a pro.
Investors aren’t just listening to what you say—they’re evaluating how clearly and confidently you communicate it. A polished pitch can be the difference between a pass and a partnership.

At the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (NEC), we hold a high standard for investor readiness. This session will show you exactly what that looks like—and how to get there.

IMPORTANT: The workshop is the second half of this event which is:
✅ Free for NEC Members
💵 $49 for Non-Members: If you wish to RSVP for the workshop

This free session walks you through what investors expect to see in a winning pitch and how founders at NEC are coached to deliver it.

You’ll learn how to:

• Structure a compelling, investor-aligned pitch
• Combine story and strategy to create investor interest
• Avoid common pitfalls that weaken credibility
• Watch a sample pitch and hear live feedback from capital experts
• Understand how real investors decide if a pitch is worth pursuing

You’ll leave with:
A clear benchmark to assess your own pitch—and concrete steps to improve it.

In the workshop, you’ll deliver your full pitch and receive targeted, high-priority feedback from NEC capital experts. Then, you’ll take time to refine and apply that insight immediately.

• Present your full pitch to NEC’s capital team
• Get one high-impact piece of feedback that could change how investors perceive you
• Learn how to improve that specific area with actionable advice
• Make revisions on the spot and try again with more confidence

This is a safe, supportive environment to strengthen your pitch and prepare for real investor conversations.

The workshop is:
✅ Free for NEC Members
💵 $49 for Non-Members: If you wish to RSVP for the workshop

• Personalized, expert-level pitch feedback
• A sharper, more confident investor pitch
• Clear direction on what to fix and how
• A next-level understanding of what makes a pitch investable

Thank you to our Community Partners,, and Metro Nashville for helping to make this event possible. And a huge shoutout to the EC's Growth Partners for their support of our founder community:,,,and.

Parking: Parking is available in the red brick garage located behind the trolley barns (entrance on 15 Lea Avenue); please come inside to the front desk to scan the QR code for validation up to 3 hours.

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