June 2026 Recording. Topic: How to Create the Perfect 10 Minute Pitch to Raise Money with Expert Grant Lawrence
How to Create the Perfect 10-Minute Pitch to Raise Money
Featuring Grant Lawrence | Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group (OREIG)
What separates the opportunities that get funded from the ones that get passed over?
It's often not the deal itself—it's how the opportunity is presented.
In this month's Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group (OREIG) meeting, Julie Hoffman welcomes Grant Lawrence, an experienced venture capital mentor and Investor in Residence, for a practical discussion on how to create a compelling 10-minute pitch that captures attention, builds confidence, and earns trust.
Whether you're raising money for a real estate investment, presenting a development opportunity, looking for joint venture partners, or growing your business, your ability to communicate clearly can dramatically improve your results.
In this episode, Grant shares practical strategies that founders, entrepreneurs, and investors use to present opportunities with clarity and confidence.
In this episode you'll learn:
• Small changes in language that create massive leverage
• Exactly how to structure an effective Pitch Deck (PowerPoint)
• When to talk—and more importantly, when NOT to
• The biggest credibility mistakes people make when presenting opportunities
• How experienced investors evaluate deals and presentations
• Practical communication strategies you can begin using immediately
If you're serious about raising capital, attracting partners, or becoming a more confident communicator, this episode is full of practical advice you can apply right away.
About Grant Lawrence
Grant Lawrence has spent more than 20 years in the software industry, holding senior leadership roles with both startups and established companies where presenting to investors, executives, customers, and stakeholders was a daily responsibility.
Today, Grant serves as a Mentor, Executive in Residence, and Investor in Residence with organizations including UBC Okanagan, Foresight Canada, Innovate Calgary, Accelerate Okanagan, and Valhalla Private Capital. He coaches founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on creating powerful pitch decks, raising capital, and communicating ideas that inspire confidence.
Connect with Grant Lawrence
Valhalla Angels Vancouver & Kelowna
Valhalla Private Capital
📧 grant.lawrence@valhallaprivatecap.com [grant.lawrence@valhallaprivatecap.com]
☎ Office: 250-766-5250
📱 WhatsApp: 604-908-2148
About Julie Hoffman
Julie Hoffman is the founder of the Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group (OREIG) and has completed more than 300 real estate transactions representing over $100 million in real estate. She is passionate about helping investors create wealth through creative real estate strategies, raising private capital, and building strong investor communities.
Through OREIG, Julie hosts monthly educational networking events, online training, coaching programs, and provides practical tools that help investors take action with confidence.
Connect with Julie
🌐 Website: https://www.StreetSmartDiva.com [https://www.streetsmartdiva.com/]
📅 Book a complimentary meeting: https://www.StreetSmartDiva.com/book [https://www.streetsmartdiva.com/book]
🏘️ Upcoming Events: https://www.OkanaganREIG.com/events [https://www.okanaganreig.com/events]
💻 Join a Live Q&A: https://www.StreetSmartDiva.com/zoom [https://www.streetsmartdiva.com/zoom]
About OREIG
The Okanagan Real Estate Investment Group (OREIG) is a community of real estate investors, entrepreneurs, realtors, contractors, and business professionals dedicated to learning, networking, and growing together.
Each month, OREIG brings experienced investors, developers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to Kelowna to share practical strategies, real-world lessons, and actionable insights that help members build wealth through real estate.
Whether you're just getting started or already have an established portfolio, OREIG is designed to help you connect with like-minded people and continue growing your investing journey.
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To Connect with OREIG founder, Julie Hoffman about
Coaching, The Wholesaling course, OR to talk about Membership, please schedule a meeting at www.StreetSmartDiva.com/book [https://streetsmartdiva.com/book]
