Are you raising money? A Seed Round, Series A/B/C, or beyond? This is for you. I have been talking to a lot of you. Here are the top 3 repeating themes I keep hearing and seeing. [1] 💥 Wrong Story. As I flip through decks with prospects, some are 40-70 slides long (!). Even still,…
Last fall I sat in on a full day of highly technical pitches being given to a panel. The researchers were aiming to get early feedback on their innovation from the experts in the room. Their job was to provide a summary of: 1)The problem they solved 2)The research they conducted to that…
Do you lead a Corporate Innovation Lab in the Science/Tech Field? Over the years, I have worked with thousands of what I affectionately call “Crazy Smart Scientists and Tech Geniuses.” We iron out their complex and brilliant messaging. It is not their strong suit (messaging), but it is mine, and therein lies the beauty. For…
Did you know Dr. King didn’t say “I Have a Dream” until 12 min into his 17-min address? That surprised me. A master rhetorician, King gave one of the most famous speeches in US history. Today I’d like to show you one of my favorite things to do. Oh, how I love to dissect…
Senior Executives, how are you at giving feedback to your team? Let’s take a page from the Olympics over the weekend on what NOT to do. Here are 5 Steps: 1. Begin by asking the other person, “Are you open to some feedback?” This gives them an option to engage with you. 2. When…
