Mastering the Perfect Pitch | What Investors Really Want to Hear 💼 🚀

At Elite Business Live 2026, a panel of leading founders, investors, and funding experts came together to answer a crucial question for growing businesses: How do you master the perfect pitch? Hosted by Ollie Barrett, this session features insights from: • Louise Hill (Founder of GoHenry) • Richard Bearman (British Business Bank) • Louise Doyle (Founder of Needi) • Ian Merricks (Investor & Adviser) • Kieran Burke (Swoop) Together, they reveal what really happens when founders step into the room to pitch — and what separates those who secure funding from those who don’t. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: • Why your first 5 minutes can make or break your pitch • The importance of starting with the problem, not the product • What investors look for in your numbers and funding ask • Why you’re pitching an opportunity, not just a business • How to choose the right funding route (debt vs equity) • Why being honest about risk builds trust • How to develop pitching into a repeatable skill 💡 Key Takeaways: ✔ Be clear and concise, no waffle ✔ Know your numbers inside out ✔ Understand the investor mindset ✔ Show growth, momentum, and opportunity ✔ Practice relentlessly As the panel highlights, there’s no perfect script, but the best founders consistently: • Communicate clearly • Prepare thoroughly • Tell a compelling story • Take investors on the journey 👉 And most importantly: you are the opportunity. 👍 If you found this useful, like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from leading entrepreneurs and investors. #Entrepreneurship #StartupFunding #BusinessGrowth #Pitching #Investors #EliteBusinessLive http://elitebusinessevent.co.uk/