Stories From the Field
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Serial digital entrepreneur Toby Stewart believes that the most significant societal changes come from the alignment of passion and purpose. On his video podcast, P/squared, he engages with innovators, change-makers, and thought-leaders who are on a mission to trigger positive change in the world. P/squared explores personal stories, sharing lessons and empowering others to discover and follow their own passion and purpose. I was honored to be a guest on his program in November 2019. Here is the full interview.
The Power of Informational Interviewing
In this video, I describe a tool I once used to help me navigate a career transition. I conducted dozens of “Informational Interviews” with people working in fields that I was interested in pursuing. It’s a tool that can be applied to just about anything.
3 books that profoundly shifted my perspective
Three books that shifted my perspective on life – and not just pitching for investment. The first opened my eyes to a culture I thought I knew more about; the second, on how to focus in a distracted world; and the third, to a new understanding of “success” and how our weaknesses, in the right context, can actually become our biggest strengths.
The investor isn’t convinced about your technology? Focus on your team.
In this video, I share a story about a client whose team was incredible, but whose technology was of no interest to the investor. A year later, he got the funding. Here’s how he did it.
What should a 4-minute startup pitch look like? Watch this.
In this article, I explain what investors look for, and I show you a video that clearly demonstrates what a great 3-5 minute startup pitch is made of.
Investor’s Mindset – know who you’re talking to before you pitch
In this video, I discuss the importance of knowing who you’re talking to, and getting into the Investor’s Mindset before you pitch.
Digital health innovation in a startup vs. corporation
Digital Health Connector Aline Noizet shares her insights on innovating in a startup vs. corporate environment, and where digital health SMEs can find the support they need.
Interview with Digital Health Connector Aline Noizet
Aline Noizet is passionate about Digital Health. Hear about her biggest influences, the evolution of the Digital Health Ecosystem in Europe, and today’s hottest trends in Part I of our interview.
The most important factors to consider when pitching for investment
In this article, first published in Home Grown’s “Ask Cedric”, I briefly explain the most important factors for tech founders to consider when pitching for investment.
Nervous before you pitch? Try this technique – it works.
In this post, I share a simple yet very effective technique you can use to help calm your nerves before delivering your pitch.
What I learned at the EU-Startups Summit from 5 Top European Accelerators
Key takeaways from a panel with 5 top EU accelerators last week, looking at how the landscape is changing, plus 10 things startups need to know before they apply.
How to simplify your pitch deck – so you’re the focus of your pitch.
When you’re presenting your 5-minute startup pitch to investors, the less you give them on the slide, the better. Remember, YOU are the focus of your pitch, not your slides! Your slides are just there to support you.
How you deliver your pitch presentation counts.
How we think we influence people, and how we actually influence them, is very different. We assume WHAT we say is most important. To have an impact, what’s said must also align with HOW we say it.
What’s driving the next generation in innovation
Young innovators are bringing fresh perspectives and elegant solutions to old problems. Technology is giving them a voice and empowering them.
You have 3 voices. This is the one you need to use when you present.
In this video, I’ll show you which voice is most effective when presenting and how to get the most from it.
