From Code to Cash: Investor Pitches for Technical Founders That Close Deals

You’ve got a game-changing idea, a dream team, and a vision for the future. But here’s the cold, hard truth: investors don’t just write checks for great ideas—they write them for great pitches. The difference between “We’ll think about it” and “Where do I sign?” comes down to how well you sell your story.

This isn’t your average “add more charts to your deck” workshop. This is a step-by-step transformation of how you approach pitching, designed to help you build the kind of emotional connection and confidence that makes investors say, “YES.”

With the InvestorPitches.com team at the helm, you’ll benefit from decades of experience crafting hundreds of pitch decks that have helped companies raise anywhere from $250K in seed rounds to hundreds of millions of dollars in institutional funding. If it works for them, it can work for you—and I’ll show you how.

What you’ll get out of this program:

• The Perfect Opening Hook: You’ve got 60 seconds to grab their attention. Learn how to make your first minute unforgettable so investors are glued to your pitch from the start.
• Turn Data Into Drama: Sure, numbers matter—but nobody invests in a spreadsheet. I’ll teach you how to weave compelling narratives around your data to make your story stick.
• The “Why” That Wins: Investors don’t just fund products—they fund people and purpose. Together, we’ll craft a pitch that connects your business to the things investors care about most.
• Design a Deck That Sells: Say goodbye to overstuffed slides. Learn exactly what investors want to see and how to present it in a way that’s visually stunning and easy to digest.
• Handle Objections Like a Pro: When investors push back, you’ll be ready. Master the art of turning tough questions into opportunities to strengthen your case.

Why this works for entrepreneurs and innovators:

• Investors Buy Stories, Not Products: You’ll learn how to build a narrative that resonates emotionally and inspires confidence.
• Confidence Sells: The best pitches don’t just inform—they influence. We’ll hone your delivery so you exude credibility and make an irresistible case for your vision.
• Pitch Like a Leader: Whether you’re seeking your first round of funding or preparing for a major institutional pitch, you’ll walk away with skills that position you as the visionary your investors have been waiting for.

With real-time coaching, pitch simulations, and insider feedback, this program is a game-changer for how you approach funding. By the end, you’ll have a pitch that’s not just clear and compelling—it’s irresistible.

Host: Deb Gabor, CEO Sol Marketing, Founder InvestorPitches.com

"Leading Expert" doesn't come close to describing Deb Gabor's passion for brands.More accurate? Brand Guru. Brand Impresario. Brand Evangelist.

Deb's written the book on branding (three times!) with bestsellers Branding is Sex,Irrational Loyalty, and Person-Ality.

She's the founder and CEO of Sol Marketing, a strategy-led marketing firm obsessed with solving major business and branding problems for clients in every industry.

Companies throughout the world use Deb’s Brand Values Pyramid, Ideal Customer Archetype, and “Brand Swagger Questions” to align their teams and articulate their brands to audiences.

Deb and her team at Sol Marketing have introduced her revolutionary brand strategy for organizations ranging from international household names like Allrecipes, The Associated Press, Dell, Fubo TV, Microsoft, NBC Universal, NPR, NTT Data, and Siemens, to exciting emerging brands like hint water and Indagare.

Deb also lends her brand authority with frequent contributions and commentary to major news outlets such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, FORTUNE, Inc., MediaPost, New York Times, NPR, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

Business and marketing organizations regularly call on Deb as a keynote speaker and workshop leader, relying on her as an inspiration for executives to embrace the power of branding to create Marketing That Sells.

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Event Venue

Cucina Toscana, 282 300 West, Salt Lake City, United States