Speaker Topics

This deck covers the dos and don’ts of an effective pitch deck, component slides, appendices and a sample pitch deck from a fictitious company that uses the principles described in this talk.

About 45 minutes

This talk covers the unique culture of Silicon Valley, what are the factors and attributes that contribute to founder success, and what investors are looking for in a startup.

About 45 minutes

Too many applications design for the product and not the user. This talk highlights the principles of customer-focused design and how to implement these ideas into product development.

About 30 minutes

Determining the size of your market and who your customers are, at launch and during growth, is an important measurement of success. This talk helps you accurately predict this sizing.

About 30 minutes

Can you combine social consciousness with a money-making application? Absolutely! This talk outlines ways to do good, for the community and your investors.

About 30 minutes

Every investor will tell you that the most important part of any pitch is telling a story. Both the product and the presenter must explain WHY the investor should be paying attention.

About 30 minutes

Using examples from paradigm technology shifts over the last few decades, this talk helps prepare for these and more subtle changes that can impact your products and company as a whole.

About 30 minutes

What is a SAFE note? What is dilution? What’s a cap table? This talk explains the terminology you’ll need to know when talking to investors about your company valuation.

About 30 minutes

Which financials are most important when presenting your company to investors? How to balance your forecasting enthusiasm with realistic goals?

About 30 minutes

Knowing who your customer is is vital to knowing how to sell to them. Understanding these interactions will help you build a strategy for sales and partnerships.

About 30 minutes