The Art of the Pitch: How Women Win Money, Customers, and Opportunities
This session is designed for women entrepreneurs and business owners who want to pitch with clarity, confidence, and measurable results. Attendees will learn how to master pitching as both a strategic funding tool and a powerful sales skill -- whether presenting to investors, competition judges, strategic partners, or prospective customers. Drawing from firsthand experience winning multiple pitch competitions and leveraging pitching to generate real revenue, Hyacinth shares proven strategies for clearly communicating value, confidently discussing money, and tailoring a pitch based on the audience and decision-makers in the room. This interactive and practical session emphasizes relationship-driven pitching, compelling storytelling that builds trust, and making the ask with confidence -- without hesitation or apology.
Hyacinth Tucker
Hyacinth Tucker is the Founder and CEO of The Laundry Basket LLC, an on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning delivery company built to help busy people reclaim their time and reduce daily stress. She launched the business in 2022 and grew it by clearly communicating value -- on stages, in pitch competitions, and in everyday sales conversations. Hyacinth has won multiple pitch competitions, secured funding and grants, and converted pitches into paying customers, partnerships, and contracts. Her philosophy is that pitching isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being clear, confident, and relatable. When women understand their value and communicate it well, doors open, money follows, and growth becomes intentional. Hyacinth’s background includes entrepreneurship, military service, workforce development, and community impact.
Facilitated By
Dr. Cheryl Wood
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