Back by popular demand, the Center for Technology Licensing’s New Venture series returns this fall. Kirsten Leute and Ajay Rayasam from Osage University Partners focus the session on how an entrepreneur, or a faculty-entrepreneur, can develop and deliver a pitch to gain interest and commitment from potential investors.

Pitching an early-stage science- and technology-based startup to potential funders can be intimidating. Learning how to tailor your presentation and understanding what motivates funders to say yes, or at least not give you an outright no, are important aspects of preparing for your initial pitch. This talk is structured around OUP’s many years of experience in hearing pitches and reviewing pitch decks to provide insight on creating and presenting an initial startup pitch to funders.

Speakers:
Kirsten Leute

M.B.A., Partner, University Relations, OUP

Ajay Rayasam
M.S., Associate, Technology, OUP