#70: Pitch with confidence — How to tell a story people remember | Talk with Kate Douskova - Pitch & Storytelling coach and former STRV product leader

A strong pitch is more than a polished deck or a list of impressive numbers. It is a clear story that helps people understand the problem, see the value, and become curious about what comes next.In this conversation, pitch and storytelling coach Kate Douskova explains why founders often lose their audience by adding too much detail, using the same message for everyone, or positioning themselves as the hero of the story.Kate shares how to make the customer the hero, adapt your message to investors, customers, and team members, and communicate confidently when presentations do not go according to plan.She also introduces a practical structure for a stronger pitch: the problem, the solution, the value, the proof, and the next step.Whether you are fundraising, selling, hiring, or trying to win internal support for an idea, this episode will help you tell a simpler, more memorable story and deliver it with greater confidence.