THE TOP PITCH COACHES
Aspiring entrepreneur! So, you’ve got this brilliant startup idea and a team that’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make it happen. But before you can secure that crucial venture capital funding, there’s a key step that can either make or break your success: the pitch.
Crafting a compelling pitch that captures attention, tells your story, and persuades investors is no easy feat. That’s where expert pitch coaches come in.
In this article, we’ve gathered insights from top pitch coaches who specialize in turning innovative ideas into captivating presentations.
Whether you’re polishing your slide deck, refining your storytelling skills, or perfecting your delivery, these coaches bring a wealth of experience and proven strategies to help you nail that pitch and secure the funding your startup deserves.
Do you think you or a coach that you know deserves to be featured as a top pitch coach? If yes, then fill out this form and we will consider your application and get in touch with you for the next steps.
In Brief : The Top Pitch Coaches
- Haje Jan Kamps – With “Pitch Perfect,” Haje Jan Kamps equips startup founders with the storytelling prowess needed to secure VC backing, ensuring their narratives are not just compelling but investment-worthy.
- Sudha Kheterpal – Sudha Kheterpal, renowned percussionist turned Pitch & Presentation Skills Coach, brings her stage presence and TEDx experience to guide entrepreneurs in crafting winning pitches that captivate and engage investors.
- Catherine Moonan – As the author of ‘The Pitch Coach’ and a seasoned mentor from RTE’s ‘Dragons’ Den, Catherine Moonan has empowered over 500 contestants to secure millions in investment, making her an invaluable resource for startups seeking funding.
- David Beckett – With the Best3Minutes Pitch Methodology and The Pitch Canvas©, David Beckett, TEDx speech coach, offers startups a blueprint for delivering impactful pitches, helping them stand out in a crowded market and secure vital funding.
- Bill Smart – Bill Smart’s engaging teaching style and commitment to making learning enjoyable ensure that his students not only excel in crafting effective pitches but also have fun while doing so, making him a sought-after instructor in the startup community.
- Lisa Tsou – Lisa Tsou, Founder of The Winning Pitch, leverages her extensive Wall Street experience to equip startups with the financial acumen and pitching prowess needed to attract top-tier investors and propel their ventures to success.
- Claire Macmillan – Drawing from firsthand experience as the spouse of a startup founder, Claire Macmillan offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of building a business, providing startups with invaluable insights to navigate the entrepreneurial journey with confidence.
Haje Jan Kamps
You have a home-run startup idea and a whip-smart team to execute it. Everything should be in place to kick-start your company and secure funding. However, there is one more step that can make or break the entire deal: the pitch. Founders everywhere struggle to nail the perfect pitch to garner VC backing, and this book is here to help.
Pitch Perfect by Haje Jan Kamps expertly teaches you how to tell your startup’s story. To raise venture capital, it is absolutely crucial that your foundation is a story that is accessible, compelling, and succinct. Kamps uses his invaluable experiential knowledge to guide you through your presentation, from slide deck specifics to storytelling details to determining a fundamental philosophy for your business. In the process of creating and formulating a pitch deck and the story to go with it, founders often discover deep flaws in their business idea. Perhaps the market is nonexistent. It could be that the “problem” isn’t worth solving. Maybe the idea is so simple that it would be too easy to copy. Maybe it’s already been done, or the team simply is not up to the job. Pitch Perfect has all of those bases covered so that you can excel.
Sudha Kheterpal
Sudha Kheterpal is a world-renowned performer, playing as the percussionist with international artists including Faithless, The Spice Girls and Kylie Minogue. You may well have seen her in concert. She is also a rare breed of Pitch & Presentation Skills Coach, who understands what it takes to get ideas off the ground, pitch for investment and engage an audience.
Drawing on her experience as a two times TED X speaker and as an award-winning Start up founder, Sudha really knows what it takes to give business winning pitches.
Catherine Moonan
Catherine is author of ‘The Pitch Coach’. As Pitch Coach on RTÉ’s ‘Dragons’ Den’, Catherine has successfully coached more than 500 contestants on all the series to date and helped them to secure more than €5 million investment. Catherine has also worked with thousands of start-ups and entrepreneurs on accelerator programmes in Ireland, UK, France and Italy.
David Beckett
David is the creator of the Best3Minutes Pitch Methodology, a TEDx speech coach and author of Pitch To Win. He’s also the creator of The Pitch Canvas©, and has trained over 1100 Startups and 16,000 professionals.
Bill Smart
“I’m a firm believer in the fact that you learn more while having fun and that’s what this was… Bill is personable and has the moxie to make the agenda work for a diverse class. He delivered. He’s a popular instructor who has a following at Credit Suisse.”
Lisa Tsou
Lisa Tsou, Founder of The Winning Pitch, has been helping technology and new media startups raise money since she graduated from law school in 1997. Since then, she’s spent time on Wall Street working on financings for companies like DoubleClick, TheKnot.com, and Mapquest and done numerous acquisitions of websites like ApartmentRatings.com, DoItYourself.com and BBOnline.com.
The list of funds and institutions she has worked with includes Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Greylock, Silicon Valley Bank, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Bank of America, and Hambrecht & Quist, to name just a few.
Claire Macmillan
I’m a Brit who now lives and works in San Francisco. I’m also married to the founder of three startups, so I know exactly what founders have to go through to build their businesses. It gives me a great insight into how the complete process works.
Conclusion
As you delve into the advice and strategies shared by these seasoned pitch coaches, remember that mastering the art of pitching isn’t just about securing investment—it’s about articulating your vision with passion and clarity.
Whether you’re gearing up for your first pitch or looking to enhance your presentation skills, the expertise of these coaches will guide you toward creating impactful pitches that resonate with investors and propel your startup toward success.
Embrace their insights, hone your pitch, and confidently take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
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