Pitch in Plain English: Start Nailing Q&A So You Can Raise in 2025
Like most founders, you're super-focused on nailing your investor pitch. But what happens when they ask you questions and you fumble? Or you don't know the answer and make something up?
When Q&A goes sideways for whatever reason, it's almost guaranteed to close the door on your opportunity, whether it's a meeting with angels or VCs or a pitch competition.
The reason: every aspect of your time in front of them becomes a data point for making a decision. That means how you answer a question can provide as much information as the answer itself.
Bottom line: with so much uncertainty in the market right now, you can't afford to "wing" Q&A and hope for the best.
At Fast-Track Office Hours, I’m going to share with you
the 2 most important criteria your answer to any investor question must meet
the 2 behaviors that will set you apart from other founders
...so that you have the BEST chance of nailing Q&A (not just your pitch) and making it more likely you raise your round in 2025.
Plus I'll share a list of standard investor questions (from investors!) and allow you to practice your answers/get feedback — the fastest way to level up and FAR safer than learning from a real-life meeting or event.
Space is limited to ensure everyone gets value and a chance to practice, so RSVP asap!
-=-=-=-ABOUT YOUR HOST-=-=-=-
Kirin Kalia, founder and CEO of Grow Through Story, is a startup veteran and communications expert with 25+ years of experience across journalism and marketing. As a communications partner for growth-stage startups, she helps founders master their messaging and public-speaking skills so they can raise more money and grow their revenue faster.
Kirin has coached 1000+ founders to pitch investors and innovation leaders at companies including Visa, P&G Ventures, the American Heart Association, the Estée Lauder Companies and more.
Kirin is a 2023 All-Star Mentor for Techstars Los Angeles and also mentors founders in programs including the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator, FoundersBoost and the MassChallenge FinTech Program.
Follow Kirin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirinkalia/