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3 I’s in Communicating Impact
Tailored for intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs spinning their innovation out, this workshop allows participants to understand the three I methodology to construct a compelling narrative around their innovation (and how to do it themselves!). The objective is to construct a 3-5 minute introduction pitch that highlights why their innovation is critical and its lasting impact for stakeholder buy-in.
Key Takeaways:
3 I Framework tailored for entrepreneurs, researchers, and PhD/spinouts in the sciences, engineering, or deep tech industries.
Real world examples to use data and storytelling to showcase the whole picture of innovation
Insights on how to pitch your innovation for a key stakeholder, like a potential partner or investment
Your Startup, Your Story
Having a brilliant idea is not enough—founders need to be able to communicate it. Pitching is a skill that needs to be crafted and practiced throughout the journey of building their businesses. In this series, we will scaffold the skills of pitching in micro lessons and exercises that provide practical experience in communication and public speaking.
Key Takeaways:
Map out the core storytelling pillars you can use in creating your business story
Craft your compelling elevator pitch
Captivate your audience through concise public speaking techniques
Understand how to use visual components to accentuate the key elements of your business story
Findable & Fundable: Increase your Visibility and Investability as a Startup Founder
Raising investment is more than just pitching your business. There is a strategic methodology that startup founders should approach in order to not only raise funds needed for their next stage of growth but also expedite the process of raising to make it smooth and ethical. These workshops dive into the strategies and approaches to take in the funding process before, during, and after the raise and the critical communication touchpoints founders should be prepared for.
The program is suitable for your business if you are:
- A venture that has proven initial market traction (pilots, paid trials, customers/users, etc.)
- A registered for-profit and social enterprise company that can receive equity finance
- Navigating your first equity investment round or first ‘proper’ preseed/seed round beyond friends and family
- Looking to raise in the next 3-9 months
Key Takeaways:
Design an investment outreach strategy suitable to your business objectives
Present the real value of your business in your communications, pitch, and decks
Build your investment strategy toolkit to expedite the raising process
Navigate the tough conversations with investors
Gain confidence in yourself as a founder and in the process
Empowering Everyday Entrepreneurship
Did you have a team or company that used to be creative, innovative, and bursting with new ideas? Maybe now it’s mellowed to same routine over and over again...
But why not reignite your team with entrepreneurship?
In this keynote, Kaitlin will teach about what an entrepreneurial mindset is, and how using it can break beyond the traditional status quo of problem solving, leaving all listeners empowered with newfound creativity.
Key Takeaways:
Why entrepreneurship isn’t just limited to startups
How to build an entrepreneurial mindset that can be applied to all forms of work
Utilizing entrepreneurship as process that can be repeated in a variety of problems
Building creative confidence and resilience no matter the scenario
Beyond Bezos: How Everyday Women Embrace Entrepreneurship
Do you have that little voice in your head that says you don’t fit the entrepreneurial mold?
Tailored to womxn organizations and conferences, Kaitlin changes the narrative of what an entrepreneurial mindset is and how everyday women can implement active problem-solving in their day-to-day work and lives.
Key Takeaways:
Recognizing what competencies make up an entrepreneur
Learning that an entrepreneurial mindset is a process, not a perfect rubric
Understanding when to use your Entrepreneurial Toolkit
Implementing new ideas, testing assumption, (and sometimes even failing) can all be part of forward progress
Want a bespoke workshop, programme, accelerator, or bootcamp?
Kaitlin also provides hands-on training in small groups, workshops, and digital workshops across the globe that can be tailored to you and your needs. Just drop a line, and let’s have a talk.
