Female Entrepreneurs Network: How to Pitch Your Business

Female Entrepreneurs Network: How to Pitch Your Business

Join us to learn "How to Pitch your Business" and hear from our guest speakers about their experiences in pitching and public speaking

By University of Portsmouth

Date and time

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:30 - 13:30 GMT+1

Location

Richmond Building

Portland Street Portsmouth PO1 3DE United Kingdom

Agenda

9:30 AM

Registration and Refreshments

Grab a drink and start networking with other FEN members.

10:00 AM

Welcome

Location: Room W1.08 Eldon Building

10:05 AM - 10:50 AM

Top Tips for Public Speaking

Abigail Norman, President of Spinnaker Speakers

10:50 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop: Developing Your Pitch with Ana Vilhete

Ana Vilhete, Serial Entrepreneur | ITV (GMB) Broadcaster

Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch / What to include in your pitch deck / Pitching your business to investors/funders

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Join us for a buffet lunch

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Join us for a dynamic and interactive event designed to boost your confidence in public speaking and refine your business pitch! Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to impress investors, a professional aiming to enhance your presentation skills, or simply looking to grow your network, this event is packed with insights to help you succeed.

Abigail Norman is a final-year UoP Entrepreneurship student and president of Spinnaker Speakers. Abigail is passionate about business processes and leading with heart and will share her top tips on public speaking.

Ana Vilhete, Founder & CEO of Alium, ITV (GMB Broadcaster), serial entrepreneur and EiR at the University of Portsmouth.

Ana is an experienced visionary for start-ups, dedicated to forging purpose-driven enterprises that transform lives, health and our world.


Ana will lead us in an interactive workshop that will cover:


  • Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch
  • What to include in your pitch deck
  • Pitching your business to investors/funders

FREE COMPETITION

If you're hoping to enter our competition to win a spot at our next Pitch to the Expert session (where you can pitch your business to Karen Blackett OBE, Entrepreneur and UoP Chancellor, and a panel of our Entrepreneurs in Residence), this is the perfect opportunity to pick up some tips and tricks to help you.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be a member of the network?

No, you don't need to be a member to join in! You just need to be a woman running (or thinking of running) her own business, whether that's as a freelancer or a registered company. Members of our Facebook group and mailing list receive an exclusive discount for this event.

Why "Female" Entrepreneurs?

Women face many additional barriers, compared to men, when it comes to starting and running a successful business, this network aims to do something about the gender imbalance. We are an inclusive community and we welcome all those who identify as a woman.

Travel and Parking

Richmond Building is on Portland Street, a short walk from the bus stop "Interchange, The Hard, Portsmouth". The closest train station is Portsmouth Harbour. There is on-road parking and a multi-storey car park nearby.

Who is organising this event?

This event is organised by the Female Entrepreneurs Network at the University of Portsmouth. If you have any other questions, please do get in touch either through the Eventbrite 'Contact the organiser' function or directly via email to fen@port.ac.uk

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University of Portsmouth

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