Brian Aquart chats with Kat Weaver, founder of Power to Pitch, who shares her inspiring journey from accidental entrepreneur to securing 22 out of 23 pitch competitions, revealing essential elements for entrepreneurial success. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her business and how she pivoted to meet new demands. Kat also talks about her decision to exit her previous company, Locker Lifestyle, and the mission of Power to Pitch in helping founders get funded faster.
She emphasizes the importance of treating investor relationships like a marriage and shares insights on matching founders with the right investors. Kat also provides advice for women founders seeking funding and discusses the impact she hopes to have in her next chapter.
Takeaways
- Learn how to be successful when pitching to raise money.
- Hear about what women founders seeking funding should do.
- Learn about what Power to Pitch is doing to raise the percentage of women and minority founders who secure venture capital.
Enjoy!
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