290: Unpacking the Story-Building Process with Donna Griffit - a podcast by Jeff Amerine
from 2022-04-11T10:00:33
Welcome back to the Startup Junkies podcast!
Caleb Talley and Davis McEntire were joined by Donna Griffit, a professional storyteller and pitch strategist with a special place in her heart for startups. Donna has had to adapt and adjust many times in her career, whether it was shifting jobs or recessions and pandemics, and she’s picked up immeasurable wisdom for entrepreneurs along the way. Let’s learn about it all!
Thanks for tuning in
SHOW NOTES:
(1:11) Introducing Donna Griffit
(7:19) Comparing Startup to Corporate
(11:45) The Story-Building Process
(14:26) The Secret Weapon
(15:46) 3 Trends to Look for with Venture Capitalism
(17:46) Common Pitch Deck Mistakes
(21:20) Differences in Venture Capitalism after Covid
(24:46) How Can Startup Scenes in the Heartland Get Investment Dollars off the Sidelines?
(29:46) Advice to Younger Self and Closing Thoughts
LINKS:
Donna’s Secrets from the Boardroom Articles 1 & 2
Further episodes of The Startup Junkies Podcast
Further podcasts by Jeff Amerine
Website of Jeff Amerine