What does it take to craft a pitch that truly captivates investors?In this episode, recorded live at Capital Factory House 2025, Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta, breaks down the key elements of a winning pitch. Drawing from her experience connecting hundreds of startups with thousands of investors at one of the nation’s top VC conferences, she shares practical tips, common pitfalls, and what investors really want to hear.Originally published on May 13, 2025.Stay updated with the latest from Austinpreneur at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://capitalfactory.com/podcast/">https://capitalfactory.com/podcast/</a>

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