Fund Your Business Your Way: Pitching 101

Schedule

Wed Apr 01 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Lumen, Floor 4 | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Learn how to pitch your business through storytelling that connects, engages, and inspires action
About this Event

Pitching isn’t just about facts; it’s about storytelling that makes people care. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to craft and deliver a compelling pitch that

communicates your business clearly and memorably. With a particular focus for those seeking funding, this session will help you develop a pitch that resonates. Through practical exercises,

neuroscience insights, and real founder stories, you’ll leave with tools to pitch with confidence and clarity.

Why Attend?

• Learn the neuroscience behind memorable storytelling

• Discover the key ingredients of a compelling pitch

• Practice your pitch and get real-time feedback

• Hear how other founders refined their message

• Build confidence in communicating your business

This is ideal for:

• Founders preparing to pitch

• Entrepreneurs who want to craft a compelling story that resonates

• Business owners looking to boost their confidence and clarity when presenting

• Startups seeking to refine their messaging and stand out in competitive markets

• Anyone who wants to learn how to pitch with purpose, passion, and precision.

Speaker Bios:

Hear real stories from founders and experts who’ve navigated the funding journey—what worked, what didn’t, and what they’ve learnt.

[Entrepreneur & short bio]

[Guest Panellists & short bio]

Pre-event Actions:

To get the most out of this session, please complete the following before attending:

1.Download the NatWest Accelerator App

Available on iOS and Android. This is your hub for resources, updates, and community support.

Click on “Funding Accelerator”

Navigate to the Funding Accelerator section to access session materials and updates.

1.Apply to Join the Funding Group

Apply to join the Funding Group to gain access to our exclusive group where you can:

1. Ask funding-related questions

2. Share your funding goals

3. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs


Disclaimer (1.0)

All information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at the

presentation.

Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a

recommendation by Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, Ulster Bank, or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of

concern to you.

To the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations, warranties, or assurance of any kind, expressed or implied, that are made to

the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained

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Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee & Connect - Welcome & Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Intro & Key Concepts
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Interactive Exercise
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Expert Spotlight: Q&A
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch (not provided)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Action Lab - Time To Work On Your Learnings
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The Lumen, Floor 4, The Lumen Floor 4, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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