Uncategorized

The Leaders & Legacies Podcast: Pitch Perfect—How Leaders Win Buy-In and Influence Decision-Makers

Why Communication Defines Great Leadership

Why Communication Defines Great Leadership What’s the difference between a leader who inspires action and one who gets overlooked? Often, it comes down to how well they communicate. In a recent episode of the Leaders & Legacies podcast, host Craig Andrews invited Velocity Pitch Decks CEO Scott Nichols to unpack the powerful connection between leadership […]

Why Communication Defines Great Leadership Read More »

A black microphone is in the foreground with a laptop on a wooden desktop in the background.

How to Craft the Pitch Deck Investors Want to See—Featuring Scott Nichols on the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur Podcast

How to Craft the Pitch Deck Investors Want to See—Featuring Scott Nichols on the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur Podcast What if your pitch deck had just 30 seconds to change your start-up’s future? That’s the reality we dug into during my conversation with the brilliant Dr. Tricia Bailey on the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur® podcast. This is the most

How to Craft the Pitch Deck Investors Want to See—Featuring Scott Nichols on the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur Podcast Read More »

A man in a suit jacket and blue shirt with unbuttoned collar is illuminated by a projector displaying the slide that he is describing in a presentation.

Why Hiring a Pitch Deck Expert Is the Smartest Move You’re Not Making (Yet)

Why Hiring a Pitch Deck Expert Is the Smartest Move You’re Not Making (Yet) Introduction: The Fundraising Blind Spot Imagine a dating app where everyone swipes right on themselves. That’s fundraising. Investors see tens, or even hundreds of pitch decks every month—each founder convinced their start-up is the next big thing. But here’s the hard

Why Hiring a Pitch Deck Expert Is the Smartest Move You’re Not Making (Yet) Read More »

The Pros and Cons of Joining an Incubator for Early-Stage Startups

The Pros and Cons of Joining an Incubator for Early-Stage Startups Incubators can be very alluring to early-stage startup founders, but is it the right decision to help you develop and launch your innovation? Here, we delve into the pros and cons of joining an incubator to help you make a well-informed decision. Pros: Access

The Pros and Cons of Joining an Incubator for Early-Stage Startups Read More »

Telling your startup story

Telling Your Startup Story – Your Pitch Is More Than Your Product

Your pitch is more than your product Your pitch deck, and perhaps more importantly, your presentation, needs to go beyond just laying out facts You want to compel, move, and excite your investor audience Achieve this through effective storytelling (ok, maybe that and some juicy traction, market size, and business model details!) Consider this… your

Telling Your Startup Story – Your Pitch Is More Than Your Product Read More »