We are excited to announce that David Beckett, pitch coach at Best3Minutes, will be speaking at this year’s EU-Startups Summit in Malta on May 9-10! David has an illustrious career as a coach, having trained over 2200 startups and scaleups to pitch and win over €500 million in investment, and his clients have won over €9 million in prize money at pitching competitions.
David’s expertise extends to coaching more than 33,000 professionals across high-profile companies such as Netflix, Cartier, and Booking.com, helping them craft winning pitches. He is also the author of ‘Pitch To Win’ and the creator of The Pitch Canvas©, tools that have revolutionized pitching techniques for startups and corporates alike.
His talk, titled “Why investors say No – and how to get them to Yes!” will delve into the common pitfalls startups face when pitching to investors and provide strategic insights on how to overcome these challenges to secure funding. Drawing on his extensive experience, David will share actionable tips to transform how startups approach their pitch presentations.
David’s coaching methodology has benefitted accelerators and corporates globally, including names like Google, Unilever, and Toyota, making him a sought-after coach for innovation teams. His approach is not just about crafting messages but also about empowering entrepreneurs and professionals to present with confidence and clarity.
Join us at the EU-Startups Summit to learn from David Beckett’s vast experience and insights into making pitches that win. Stay tuned for further updates and visit our event page for more information about other speakers and the exciting activities planned for the summit.
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