Your pitch is the first impression you make on potential investors, so it's important to get it right. The best pitches are clear, concise, and tell a compelling story about your company. Crafting a great pitch entails distilling your company down to its essence. How do you do this?
Chinasa T. Okolo and Blessing Iyamadiken discuss how to craft a great pitch for your business.
This conversation covers:
- The essential elements of a pitch
- How to tell your company's story in a way that is compelling and clear
- Tips for making your pitch more effective
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this conversation will give you the tools you need to craft a pitch that will wow potential investors.
Chinasa T. Okolo is a Venture Partner at Ajim Capital. She is also a Computer Science Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University. Chinasa has participated in the Blueprint Investor Track at Dorm Room Fund, Building Breakthroughs program at Floodgate.
In her free time, Chinasa advises and angel invests in startups and is passionate about supporting the African diaspora to pursue entrepreneurship on the continent. You can learn more about Chinasa on her website: www.chinasaokolo.com
Blessing Iyamadiken is the Head of Platform and Marketing at Ajim Capital. She is a media and marketing executive with a background in Product Marketing, Search Engine Optimization and Growth Hacking.
Blessing has helped grow a number of startups taking them from point 0 to 1. She has also helped founders draw up bespoke marketing team structures for startups across the African tech ecosystem.