Programming for Incubators and Accelerators
Supporting incubators and accelerators means more than delivering presentations—it’s about providing founders with practical, actionable insights that drive real progress. I've enjoyed my years of experience teaching, mentoring, and running workshops for founders, covering critical topics like customer discovery, market validation, and high-growth go-to-market strategies on limited budgets.
My sessions are designed to be interactive and immediately useful, ensuring participants leave with tools they can apply right away.
Whether it’s leading a deep-dive workshop on messaging and marketing, coaching founders through pitch development, or guiding teams on product management best practices, I tailor every engagement to the needs of the cohort. From one-on-one mentoring to group sessions, my approach balances strategic thinking with tactical execution, helping founders refine their stories, engage investors, and build market-ready products.
Why Hire Me?
• Track Record: I have over two decades of experience in startups and innovation, along with thousands of hours spent in media and training (manager, trainer, speaker, moderator, podcaster, panelist, media guest, workshop lead and organizer) around the United States. My programs include relatable first-hand experiences, subject matter expertise, strategic management perspective, and human interest to your event.
• Multiple Interactive Styles: From unpredictable discussion sessions to deep, hands-on immersion in concepts, my programming prioritizes the learner. People learn by doing, and by understanding the "why" behind the material being studied.
• Inclusive Approach: Over the years, my programs have been proven across audiences and clients of every age and background, SaaS and fintech to hardware and life science, foreign and domestic. The fundamentals don't change, but the audience does. It's important to make sure that every participant feels that they have been considered and spoken to.
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Workshops & Training Sessions
- Customer discovery techniques and best practices
- Market validation strategies and frameworks
- Messaging development and storytelling for founders
- Marketing fundamentals for early-stage growth
- Go-to-market strategy planning and execution
- Product management principles for startups
Founder Coaching & Mentorship
- One-on-one mentoring on business model refinement
- Pitch development and investor presentation coaching
- Sales strategy and customer acquisition guidance
- Leadership coaching for first-time founders
- Tactical advice on scaling operations and teams
Program Support & Curriculum Development
- Designing custom workshop series for startup cohorts
- Creating actionable templates, guides, and resources
- Facilitating cohort-wide strategy sessions and feedback rounds
- Moderating panel discussions and founder Q&A sessions
- Ongoing support for alumni through follow-up mentorship and reviews
Community & Ecosystem Engagement
- Building connections between founders, investors, and industry leaders
- Facilitating introductions to key partners and vendor networks
- Representing incubator/accelerator programs at industry events and conferences
