From Idea to Impact: Crafting the Perfect Pitch

From Idea to Impact: Crafting the Perfect Pitch

Get ready to transform your ideas into powerful pitches that will make an impact!

By WV Hive Network

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About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Whether you're pitching to investors, customers, competition judges—or just trying to explain your idea clearly—how you tell your story matters. Join us for a dynamic lunch and learn session designed to help you hone your business pitch for any audience.

You'll learn what makes a pitch clear, compelling, and credible, and walk away with practical tips to confidently share your idea, product, or venture. We’ll also cover what to expect in pitch competitions, including how to stand out and avoid common pitfalls.

Perfect for first-time pitchers and seasoned presenters alike, this session will help you build a stronger, more persuasive pitch—whether you’re preparing for an upcoming competition or just want to be ready for your next big opportunity.

Presenter:Mary LeggBusiness Capacity Services Department Lead and Senior Business AdvisorWV Hive

Contributor:Diana WoodsEvent CoordinatorPitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea CompetitionWV Hive

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The West Virginia Hive Network is the entrepreneurship program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, working to create and support an entrepreneurial culture in southern West Virginia. Based in Beckley, the West Virginia Hive's administrative offices are located at 129 Main Street, Suite 406, and the WV Hive Business Hub is located at 205 S. Kanawha Street. With satellite offices in Oak Hill, Summersville and Hinton, the WV Hive provides services to grow new and existing businesses in a 13-county region of West Virginia – Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas, Summers, Webster, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Mercer, Monroe, Wyoming, McDowell, Logan and Mingo counties. In addition to business advising, the Hive offers a range of services to help you launch, stabilize, or grow your business, including access to coworking and incubation space and makerspace for early-stage prototyping.

 

Free
Aug 13 · 9:00 AM PDT