Danielle Deavens
Head of Platform, Stakehouse
Danielle Deavens is equal parts storyteller and startup professional. After launching her career at magazines like Essence and Food Network, she co-founded 2020 Arch Grants and 2023 Growth Grants company Bold Xchange. She is a trained journalist with startup experience in marketing, B2B sales, operations, and customer success. As an EIR, pitch judge, and advisor, Danielle works closely with founders to develop stronger stories for pitches, program applications, fundraising conversations, and sales meetings.
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(Leadership) 2A: What's In a Pitch? Decoding & Storyboarding Your Startup Pitch
Track ACreating a powerful pitch is a skill every founder must master. Whether you’re presenting to investors, partners, or customers, your pitch is often the first (and sometimes only) opportunity to make a lasting impression. But what goes into a successful startup pitch? This workshop breaks down the key components of a compelling pitch, showing you how to storyboard your narrative and deliver a presentation that resonates.