Hey Friends,

Welcome to the 19th edition of the Driver’s Seat 🚙 

Before we dive in, here’s a quick recap of last week:

On Monday and Tuesday, I hosted a panel at Black Tech Week in Cincinnati on Pitching 101.

Throughout the panel, I shared my personal insights with founders, emphasizing the following key advice: 

• Prioritize the groundwork: Before seeking investment, focus on strategically doing the work to develop your idea. Demonstrating a solid foundation and potential for growth will greatly enhance your chances with investors.

• Tailor your pitch: Understand your audience / craft your pitch to align with the specific investor you are presenting to. By tailoring your story to their interests / values, you can make a more compelling case for your venture.

• Adopt an investor's mindset: Put yourself in the shoes of potential investors and analyze your startup from their perspective. Identifying what would attract an investor to your venture can help you fine-tune your pitch and address their concerns proactively.

After Black Tech Week, I stopped by Web3 Investor Day hosted by Decasonic.

Web3 Investor Day is a yearly event that brings together a select group of investors, family offices, endowments, and builders who are at the forefront of the Web3 industry.

We need to continue creating spaces to discuss new technologies. I’m proud to say that Decasonic has been a key part of our community, first with expanding the dialogue of Web3 and now with AI.

📍 Today’s Topics:

🚜 The History of Agtech in Chicago

🏫 Midwest Grads Turned Founders

📊 Chart of the Week

🗺 Events Around the City

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