Pitch Your
Business

Francesca Hodgson announces her role as judge at a startup pitch event in London on 28 February, alongside fellow judge Simon Squibb. The event, organized by Vestd, is called "InVestd: Connect, Pitch and Grow 2025."

Business founders seeking funding are invited to apply through the event website at vestd.com/investd-connect-pitch-grow-2025, where full details and application forms are available.

Additionally, Hodgson contributed a weekly blog post for the Mums Who Build community in London, where she serves as resident business coach. The post explores this judging opportunity and its significance to her professional journey. Readers can access the full blog at mumswhobuild.com.

Blog Summary Highlights

The piece emphasizes that "Success isn't just about the pitch—it's about mindset." Hodgson stresses the importance of maintaining optimistic perspectives and self-belief as growth drivers.

Recommended mindset practices include: gratitude reflection, reframing obstacles as opportunities, surrounding oneself with positive influences, celebrating incremental progress, practicing self-compassion, managing negative self-talk, mindfulness techniques, prioritizing physical wellness, setting daily intentions, and engaging in acts of kindness.

Hodgson encourages the entrepreneurial community to embrace this funding opportunity while adopting a growth-oriented perspective.