Reveal the Secret of Deal Making: From Pitching to Investor Handling

Thinking about turning your idea into a startup—or simply curious about how investors evaluate new ventures?

The HKUST Entrepreneurship Center is pleased to invite you to an exclusive in-person workshop with our investment partner Gobi Partners, where you will gain practical insights into startup pitching, investor communication, and venture fundraising from an experienced venture capitalist.

Reveal the Secret of Deal Making: From Pitching to Investor Handling

Join us with our speaker, Fred Li - Managing Director and Head of University Ventures at Gobi Partners, for practical pitching insights from an investor's perspective.

With over 15 years of experience across private markets, venture capital, business operations and turnaround, Fred has extensive experience working with university spin-offs and ventures across Healthcare & Biotechnology, GreenTech and AI.

What will you learn?

Deliver with impact: Structure and deliver a high-impact 3–5 minute pitch
Stand out: Capture attention in a batch presentation setting
Avoid common mistakes: Learn what investors/judges often observe in live pitching
Handle Q&A strategically: Engage with investors/judges and respond to challenging questions effectively

You will also have the opportunity to connect with Fred and potentially pitch your idea to him after the workshop!

Workshop Details

Date: 28 July 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30PM
Venue: The BASE (Room 1520A), 1/F, HKUST
Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WVfeFjmJGe2Kxw

We look forward to seeing you and helping you sharpen your pitching skills!