Transform Your Pitch. Secure Your Funding. Protect Your Vision.

Are you preparing to pitch investors but worry about giving away too much equity or control? Join us for an enlightening lunch and learn where startup success meets legal strategy.

What You'll Learn:

Perfecting Your Pitch – learn the finer points of presenting with confidence and clarity, what must be in your pitch deck (and what to leave out)

Securing Smart Funding - you got the money—now what? Understand what you are trading for capital and learn to navigate your next steps and how to negotiate deal terms that protect your interests.

Avoid Costly Mistakes – what to watch out for during negotiations from common red flags, negotiation pitfalls and strategies to maintain control while securing investment

Speakers:

Deb Sofield – Deb Sofield is a global Communications Consultant, Executive Speech Coach, Keynote Speaker, and former Radio Host. As president of her firm, she helps clients master high-stakes communication, specializing in public speaking, media training, and executive messaging. Her coaching has guided political and corporate leaders in the U.S. and abroad.

Emily Bohan – Emily Bohan is an accomplished attorney, former franchise owner, and business leader and certified mediator. A trusted advisor, Emily brings real-world insight to her legal practice, which focuses on legal strategy for businesses from startup to sale and franchise law. Named as a Greenville Top Lawyer, a Legal Elite and one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2024 Women in Business, Emily is a frequent speaker and published author in business and franchise law.

Who Should Attend:

Startup founders preparing to pitch investors
Entrepreneurs seeking their first round of funding
Business owners considering outside investment
Anyone who wants to understand the investor pitch process

Don't leave money—or control of your company—on the table. Reserve your spot today.

Join us Thursday, October 29th at SCRA in Greenville for this complimentary Lunch & Learn. Space is limited and registration is required.

Pitch Perfect: Secure Funding Without Losing Control - Lunch and Learn