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*Exclusive to Growing Nottingham Readers!*

Following the success of the Ready, Set & Pitch event, we’re excited to present another opportunity for Nottingham founders, this time in partnership with Built in Notts.

 

Join us for Investment Readiness Training Day, a hands-on session designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs build confidence, understand the fundraising process, and prepare to pitch to investors.



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*Investment Readiness Training Day [ [link removed] ]*

?? *Thursday 13 November  |  *?? *10:00 – 15:00 |*?? *Oldknows Factory*

 

Built in Notts & Nottingham City Council present a two-part series helping founders go from investment ready to pitch perfect!

Led by *Martin Sandhu (Built in Notts)* [ [link removed] ] and *Will Mellors-Blair (Mindora)* [ [link removed] ], this event blends practical founder experience with real investor insights. Expect expert-led workshops, pitch practice, and actionable advice to help you take the next step in your investment journey.

 

*Core Topics*

* *Understanding Investment*: Learn what investors look for in startups and how equity, valuation, and dilution impact your business.
* *Telling Your Story*: Discover how to position your business using storytelling techniques that highlight your mission and traction.
* *The Pitch Deck*: Get expert tips on what to include in your pitch deck and how to meet investor expectations.
* *The Data Room*: Understand which documents investors expect and how to present them professionally to build trust.
* *Pitch Practice*: Deliver short pitches and receive feedback to improve your delivery and boost confidence.
* *Next Steps*: Leave with a clear plan to refine your pitch, approach the right investors, and prepare for *Nottingham Pitch Night*, the second event in the series.

 

*About the Trainers*

*Martin Sandhu*

Founder of TICG, Martin blends strategic design, AI, and smart growth to build ventures that solve real-world problems. From health tech to property investment, he’s all about aligning product, market, and capital for success.

*Will Mellors-Blair*

Will has a background in AI, mathematical sciences, and biotechnology, with experience in AI research labs in the EU and mathematical modelling for the UK government. With seven years in HR Tech, he specializes in AI-driven workforce optimization, having delivered strategies to Google, Salesforce, NHS, and Public Health England. As the founder of Mindora, he is pioneering an AI & Web3-powered performance economy, redefining how businesses measure, optimise, and incentivise human potential.

 

*Additional Information*

*Unfortunately, due to building restrictions, OldKnows Factory is currently unable to provide wheelchair access. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

*Only for Nottingham businesses, eligibility checks will be made.

 

*Register: Book Your FREE Place Today! [ [link removed] ]*

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