Question 1

❓Who is this programme for?

Accepted Answer

This course is ideal for Essex-based entrepreneurs, startup founders, creatives, and anyone with a complex business idea they want to communicate more clearly. Whether you're preparing to raise investment, launch a new product, or simply want to sharpen your storytelling, this is for you.

Question 2

❓Do I need to have a finished business idea to join?

Accepted Answer

This programme works best if you have an active venture. It is designed to help you shape and evolve existing ideas through weekly practice and feedback. Whether you have been in business six months or six years, this programme will develop impact and improve prospects.

Question 3

❓What if I can’t attend all seven sessions?

Accepted Answer

We understand life gets busy. Attending all sessions will give you the full benefit of the programme, and recordings or catch-up resources will be available for those who miss a session. That said, live participation will maximise the feedback and peer learning impact.

Question 4

❓Will there be 1:1 feedback or just group sessions?

Accepted Answer

Each session includes opportunities for peer-to-peer and mentor-led feedback. While 1:1 feedback isn’t guaranteed, breakout groups and live pitch rounds give everyone direct, actionable input.

Question 5

❓What is the final pitch event, and who will be there?

Accepted Answer

The final capstone event is a live pitch/showcase event in Essex. You will be in front of a panel of experts and industry peers. It’s your opportunity to present your refined pitch and get high-value feedback and potential connections. The exact date, location and  line-up will be announced later.

Question 6

❓Do I need a pitch deck before joining?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. We’ll help you build one throughout the course. By the end of the programme, you’ll walk away with a professionally structured pitch deck ready for investors or clients.

Question 7

❓Is this programme in-person or online?

Accepted Answer

The core workshops are delivered online for maximum flexibility and accessibility. The final pitch event will be in person (venue and date TBC) to give you real-world experience and networking opportunities.

Question 8

❓How is this different from other pitching workshops?

Accepted Answer

Pitch to Convince is a journey, not a single session. It blends storytelling, business modelling, brand development, financial clarity, and community-building into one cohesive programme, with weekly iterations and feedback. You don’t just learn how to pitch — you evolve how others hear it.

Question 9

❓What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Just bring your idea, an open mind, and the willingness to grow through feedback. We’ll provide the rest.

Question 10

❓Why is it free?

Accepted Answer

It is not free, but it is fully funded, which means you do not pay for it; instead, Essex County Council and the NEEB programme do. The Weave successfully sell this programme for over £400 per person, so you are experiencing what others have paid for. How good is that?

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