Time after time, investors are saying that companies are more likely to find their investment if they have a strong management team in place right from the start.
To help Cambridge entrepreneurs find the talent they need, Pitching for Management is pleased to announce that they are returning to Cambridge, hosted by Taylor Vinters and sponsored by Peter Elworthy & Moore and Marks & Clerk.
George Frangou, Founder of Massive Analytic, who pitched for a Software Developer/CTO at the last Cambridge Pitching for Management event said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Pitching for Management last series. The events are well planned and I find the question and answer session particularly useful as people use that time to point out any gaps in your presentation and you can fill in with more detail than before. The networking after the event provides some really useful contacts, because often when someone isn’t right for the role they will know someone who is – so the networking actually extends past the event. After the event, the team provided some really useful feedback, and continued to advertise the role on their website and through their partners. It’s a great experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs help building up their management team.”
Adrian Rainey, Partner at law firm Taylor Vinters, which is hosting Pitching for Management on 26th September said: "We work alongside fast-growth tech start-ups, established (VC) backed businesses and multinationals so are delighted to be hosting this event again in September. At these events we get to meet some great entrepreneurial talent from our region and see some new innovative ideas. Pitching for Management is providing a wonderful service to fast-growth companies and we're happy to be supporting them."
Warren Tilbury, Partner at Chartered Accountants Peter Elworthy & Moore, who are co-sponsoring the Cambridge event said: “Through our work with businesses in the region, we’ve seen many companies grow from start-ups into successful profit making businesses. During this process it’s always a challenge to find the right people to fit into the team that have the required experience, but that don’t demand a big salary. Pitching for Management is the platform that SMEs need to meet experienced people who don’t care about the big pay out and are simply passionate about helping businesses to grow and become a success.”
Tim Andrews, Office Managing Partner at Patent Attorney Marks & Clerk, our legal sponsor for Cambridge said: “Even with the best technology, people are needed to exploit its commercial potential. It’s the people who drive forward the technological innovation, which in turn we help them to protect. We like Pitching for Management because it ensures that the correct team is in place right from the start, especially before there is cash around to pay salaries. Having the right team in place it is possible to attract funding, especially from VCs and angels and in doing that companies can build a war chest to protect their IP portfolios.”
There is already a strong interest in the region from senior executives in the area who are willing to offer their time, knowledge and expertise to the best local start up and entrepreneurial businesses. In Cambridge in particular, there is an interest from those wishing to have an exciting second career.
Senior executives, serial entrepreneurs and value added business angels can book places now at: http://pitchingformanagementcambridge6.eventbrite.com/
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For more information please contact:
Modwenna Rees-Mogg, Pitching for Management 01761 452 248 or email:modwenna@angelnews.co.uk
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