Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs:  Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation.

CAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2024, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors.

Three applicants will be selected for each Pitch Preview event, held the first Thursday of the selected months, between 12:00-2:00 pm. Attendees commit to thirty minute time slots consisting of: 5 minutes to join and meet angels, 15 minutes to pitch, and 10 minutes for feedback. Events will be held virtually over Zoom, hosted by Central Virginia SBDC.

**This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.**

For more detailed qualification information and to apply, please read, and if eligible, submit an application for consideration in the program. If you aren’t sure if you are ready or if you should apply, email events@cvsbdc.org to complete a request for counseling form for a confidential meeting.

Pitch Preview Events in 2024:  (All from noon – 2pm)

  • Upcoming Pitch Preview events to be announced soon!