Great stories are contagious. When properly crafted, presentations are powerful, persuasive tools that inspire their audience to adopt new ideas and advocate them to others. For an idea to become unstoppable, it must first be articulable. This presentation will dive into the most industry-proven, data-supported components of a successful investor pitch. We will talk through common mistakes, best practices, and the underlying psychology of how to develop the most important asset a startup needs to succeed: a story that others care about. This event will also include a Social Entrepreneurship theme. We look forward to answering your questions in the Q&A!

About the speaker:

Shaun Sanders is the Managing Partner of VentureCraft, an award winning innovator, Adjunct Professor of Business Law at USC Gould, and serves as the Senior Associate Director of Octane LaunchPad SBDC, the highest-performing SBDC-funded startup accelerator in the country. With more than 20 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, Shaun has held senior roles in design, cybersecurity, marketing, legal counsel, and operations with companies at all stages of growth. His infographics and marketing campaigns have reached more than 600 million people around the world. Out of all the hats he has worn throughout his career, he is most passionate and recognized for his unique ability to translate extremely technical concepts into captivating, visual stories that inspire their audiences to share them with others. To date, his clients have raised more than $400 million.