{"id":50124,"date":"2024-04-23T15:27:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T12:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/?p=50124"},"modified":"2024-04-23T15:32:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T12:32:00","slug":"the-power-pitch-compelling-storytelling-for-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/the-power-pitch-compelling-storytelling-for-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power Pitch: Compelling Storytelling for Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/university.sigma.software\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sigma Software University<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/usf.com.ua\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ukrainian Startup Fund<\/a> invite students and startup founders to an event to improve communication and pitching skills.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/facebook-post-1200x630-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50101\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Master of non-verbal communication, storytelling, and pitching, lecturer at the Stanford Continuing Studies,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeff-cabili-a182b\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jeff \u0421abili<\/a> will hold a three-day event for students and startups in Lviv, consisting of two parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part will take place in the format of master classes at the Ivan Franko University of Lviv, and the second part will be a hands-on intensive workshop at the Sigma Software office for startups that participated in the first day and want to gain more practical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/university.sigma.software\/en\/meetups\/the-power-pitch-compelling-storytelling-for-startups\/?utm_source=telegram&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=storytelling-for-startups\" rel=\"noopener\">THE POWER PITCH: COMPELLING STORYTELLING FOR STARTUPS<\/a> is an exciting event by the famous Professor Jeff \u0421abili, a course instructor at the Stanford Continuing Studies. Jeff is teaching effective non-verbal communication, storytelling, and the art of pitching (pitch polishing + slide deck polishing) and helping startups polish their 5-minute pitches to increase their chances of raising money from venture capitalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 15, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, <a href=\"https:\/\/lnu.edu.ua\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ivan Franko National University of Lviv<\/a> \u2013 2 master classes where students will be able to improve the following skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-verbal communication master class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expressive techniques, including gestures, body movements, positions, and postures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voice modulation techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining eye contact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of silence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistency between verbal and non-verbal communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Storytelling master class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describing the company or organization&#8217;s path to success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlighting how problems were overcome and how failures were handled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The power of storytelling to leave a lasting impression on the audience, even weeks or months later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also a <strong>review of pitch polishing and slide deck polishing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get more information and to register for Day 1 of the event, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/ldXxAqFM\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/ldXxAqFM<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Days 2-3<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 16 and 17, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sigma Software will host a second event for selected startups at their <a href=\"https:\/\/sigma.software\/about\/our-offices-and-contacts\/Ukraine?city=Lviv\" rel=\"noopener\">Lviv office<\/a>, where Jeff \u0421abili will help startups master communication skills and improve their pitch decks. The second and third days of the program are designed for early-stage startups who want to learn how to better communicate with investors to get their first investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the intensive workshop, startups will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to the professor and receive valuable feedback on improving their communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshop on pitching and slide design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pitch deck design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Striking the right balance between text and visuals on slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical flow and sequence of slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time management for each slide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective presentation techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Startup selection criteria for pitching workshop<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>To participate in Days 2 and 3, 20 teams will be selected according to the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Startups in the early stages of development Pre-Seed, Seed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams that have an idea or MVP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered and operating in Ukraine, positioning themselves as Ukrainian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get more information and to register for the workshop, please click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/XhhPbKy2\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/XhhPbKy2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sigma Software University and Ukrainian Startup Fund invite students and startup founders to an event to improve communication and pitching skills. Master of non-verbal communication, storytelling, and pitching, lecturer at the Stanford Continuing Studies, Jeff \u0421abili will hold a three-day event for students and startups in Lviv, consisting of two parts. 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