How to Pitch to Investors & Get Funded

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Pitching to investors can be a nerve-wracking and scary experience! Yes, you’re passionate, and yes, you’re convinced of your product’s value, but now you’ve got to convince investors that value and your passion equal big, healthy profits. It isn’t easy, especially when you’ve got two minutes or an elevator ride or less to do it. Gareth Armstrong invites Rob LeBlanc, Chief Investment Officer at The Awethu Project, Carmen Di Rito, Chief Development Officer at LifeCo UnLtd, as well as Jayshree Naidoo, Head of the Standard Bank Incubator, into studio to help us know how to craft the perfect pitch.
14 Apr 2016 English South Africa Business · Technology

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