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Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups
Discover the Barrier-Breaking Secrets to Crafting Unbeatable Startup Pitches.
Unlock the art of storytelling that will captivate investors and give your startup the ultimate edge. In 'Sticking to My The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups', Donna Griffit, an internationally-renowned Corporate Storyteller, shows you how to create a pitch that leaves investors begging to be a part of your success story.
Find out why Tim Draper calls this book the new bible for startup founders. Griffit's A-Z recipe is a treasure trove of storytelling secrets, powerful tips, and captivating anecdotes. Learn from the triumphs and failures of some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley, and understand the art of crafting a pitch that not only compels but also gets results.
Inside, you'll
- What investors discuss after you leave the room
- The 10 most common mistakes startup founders make
- Essential elements of a successful pitch deck
- How to fundraise, Silicon Valley-style
- The secrets to creating your own story-led pitch deck
Griffit's philosophy is every founder has a unique and compelling story. Allow her to help you peel back the layers and uncover the hidden potential of your startup narrative. With over 16 years of experience, Griffit has worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors across 30+ countries, helping them raise over a billion dollars.
Take it from Stewart Butterfield, CEO of Slack, who said, "If there's one piece of advice I could go back to give myself, it is concentrating on that storytelling part, on the convincing people. If you can't do that, it doesn’t matter how good the product is, it doesn’t matter how good the idea was for the market, or what happens in the external factors; you don’t have the people believing.”
Don't miss out on this chance to revolutionize your startup's pitch at any stage of its development. Transform your storytelling skills and give your startup the unfair advantage it deserves.
Get your copy of 'Sticking to My The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups' today and start captivating like never before!
Unlock the art of storytelling that will captivate investors and give your startup the ultimate edge. In 'Sticking to My The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups', Donna Griffit, an internationally-renowned Corporate Storyteller, shows you how to create a pitch that leaves investors begging to be a part of your success story.
Find out why Tim Draper calls this book the new bible for startup founders. Griffit's A-Z recipe is a treasure trove of storytelling secrets, powerful tips, and captivating anecdotes. Learn from the triumphs and failures of some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley, and understand the art of crafting a pitch that not only compels but also gets results.
Inside, you'll
- What investors discuss after you leave the room
- The 10 most common mistakes startup founders make
- Essential elements of a successful pitch deck
- How to fundraise, Silicon Valley-style
- The secrets to creating your own story-led pitch deck
Griffit's philosophy is every founder has a unique and compelling story. Allow her to help you peel back the layers and uncover the hidden potential of your startup narrative. With over 16 years of experience, Griffit has worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors across 30+ countries, helping them raise over a billion dollars.
Take it from Stewart Butterfield, CEO of Slack, who said, "If there's one piece of advice I could go back to give myself, it is concentrating on that storytelling part, on the convincing people. If you can't do that, it doesn’t matter how good the product is, it doesn’t matter how good the idea was for the market, or what happens in the external factors; you don’t have the people believing.”
Don't miss out on this chance to revolutionize your startup's pitch at any stage of its development. Transform your storytelling skills and give your startup the unfair advantage it deserves.
Get your copy of 'Sticking to My The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups' today and start captivating like never before!
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Published February 23, 2023
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March 11, 2023
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Where do I start?
Donna Griffit's "Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups" is an amazing guide for entrepreneurs that want to use storytelling to build a successful startup.
Donna’s writing is easy to understand as she breaks down all the components of a successful investor pitch while using real-life examples and her personal experience to illustrate her points, which really helped me envision what a great pitch would look like. I was aware that storytelling was starting to gain popularity as a way for companies to connect with their customers and investors. Donna’s book not only taught me how to tell a compelling story but also why it is such a powerful tool because it helps build trust with customers, and attract investors.
I wasn’t able to put the book down because while Donna provides such valuable information she was able to let her personality shine through her writing and her clever sense of humor too.
Donna’s passion for storytelling is shown in every chapter as she shares her extensive and expansive experience in her field. This is definitely a must-read book!
I am so glad I got the opportunity to get to know Donna and her adorable girls, Lily and Emma, wishing you all the luck and happiness in the world!
Where do I start?
Donna Griffit's "Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups" is an amazing guide for entrepreneurs that want to use storytelling to build a successful startup.
Donna’s writing is easy to understand as she breaks down all the components of a successful investor pitch while using real-life examples and her personal experience to illustrate her points, which really helped me envision what a great pitch would look like. I was aware that storytelling was starting to gain popularity as a way for companies to connect with their customers and investors. Donna’s book not only taught me how to tell a compelling story but also why it is such a powerful tool because it helps build trust with customers, and attract investors.
I wasn’t able to put the book down because while Donna provides such valuable information she was able to let her personality shine through her writing and her clever sense of humor too.
Donna’s passion for storytelling is shown in every chapter as she shares her extensive and expansive experience in her field. This is definitely a must-read book!
I am so glad I got the opportunity to get to know Donna and her adorable girls, Lily and Emma, wishing you all the luck and happiness in the world!
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October 16, 2023Startups face so many hurdles, bumps in the road, and naysayers. In “Sticking to My Story” author Donna Griffit expertly shares her experience as a ‘Corporate Storyteller and Pitch Alchemist’ to provide startup founders with the tools they need to craft a powerful pitch.
For any Shark Tank fans out there, we all remember the unforgettable pitches presented on this show. The ones where the founders are well-spoken, have a moving backstory, or have a product that you wish you’d had ages ago. The pitches that are sure-fire in their ability to draw in ‘the sharks’ and get them to invest, the ones that have the investors fighting to compete with one another for a piece of the pie. Author Donna Griffit shares her tips and tricks, along with her recipe for success in these investor pitches.
Created for a niche audience looking to gain backing and support for their startup, Griffit uses her expertise to leave readers feeling more confident in their storytelling. As many investors know getting in front of the right audience is just one of many steps, but as Griffit outlines within “Sticking to My Story,” there is much more to it. From understanding your ideal investor, getting the right fit, making the right pitch, understanding your numbers, and presenting it the right way, making sure to not speak negatively of your competitors, but also making sure you understand your true competitors, there are many pieces to the puzzle.
“Sticking to My Story” begins by providing readers an understanding of Griffit’s own story. She then moves in a sensical trajectory enhancing the understanding of why the story is a vital need. Chunking stories into four acts and giving readers tips for polishing their decks and delivery, this book is an all-in-one guide to being successful.
Elevating the audience through the story told, “Sticking to My Story” breaks it down in a way everyone can understand and feel confident. From capturing the villain, the hero, the action, and the next moves, even those who lack confidence in pitching can feel at ease when related back to Griffit’s core concept. Thinking of looking for investors? Have a pitch you are working on presenting? Working to get your own startup off the ground floor? Or, just hoping to get better in your skills? “Sticking to My Story: the Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups” by Donna Griffit is a necessary tool to add to your kit.
For any Shark Tank fans out there, we all remember the unforgettable pitches presented on this show. The ones where the founders are well-spoken, have a moving backstory, or have a product that you wish you’d had ages ago. The pitches that are sure-fire in their ability to draw in ‘the sharks’ and get them to invest, the ones that have the investors fighting to compete with one another for a piece of the pie. Author Donna Griffit shares her tips and tricks, along with her recipe for success in these investor pitches.
Created for a niche audience looking to gain backing and support for their startup, Griffit uses her expertise to leave readers feeling more confident in their storytelling. As many investors know getting in front of the right audience is just one of many steps, but as Griffit outlines within “Sticking to My Story,” there is much more to it. From understanding your ideal investor, getting the right fit, making the right pitch, understanding your numbers, and presenting it the right way, making sure to not speak negatively of your competitors, but also making sure you understand your true competitors, there are many pieces to the puzzle.
“Sticking to My Story” begins by providing readers an understanding of Griffit’s own story. She then moves in a sensical trajectory enhancing the understanding of why the story is a vital need. Chunking stories into four acts and giving readers tips for polishing their decks and delivery, this book is an all-in-one guide to being successful.
Elevating the audience through the story told, “Sticking to My Story” breaks it down in a way everyone can understand and feel confident. From capturing the villain, the hero, the action, and the next moves, even those who lack confidence in pitching can feel at ease when related back to Griffit’s core concept. Thinking of looking for investors? Have a pitch you are working on presenting? Working to get your own startup off the ground floor? Or, just hoping to get better in your skills? “Sticking to My Story: the Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups” by Donna Griffit is a necessary tool to add to your kit.
October 19, 2023
Startups face so many hurdles, bumps in the road, and naysayers. In “Sticking to My Story” author Donna Griffit expertly shares her experience as a ‘Corporate Storyteller and Pitch Alchemist’ to provide startup founders with the tools they need to craft a powerful pitch.
For any Shark Tank fans out there, we all remember the unforgettable pitches presented on this show. The ones where the founders are well-spoken, have a moving backstory, or have a product that you wish you’d had ages ago. The pitches that are sure-fire in their ability to draw in ‘the sharks’ and get them to invest, the ones that have the investors fighting to compete with one another for a piece of the pie. Author Donna Griffit shares her tips and tricks, along with her recipe for success in these investor pitches.
Created for a niche audience looking to gain backing and support for their startup, Griffit uses her expertise to leave readers feeling more confident in their storytelling. As many investors know getting in front of the right audience is just one of many steps, but as Griffit outlines within “Sticking to My Story,” there is much more to it. From understanding your ideal investor, getting the right fit, making the right pitch, understanding your numbers, and presenting it the right way, making sure to not speak negatively of your competitors, but also making sure you understand your true competitors, there are many pieces to the puzzle.
“Sticking to My Story” begins by providing readers an understanding of Griffit’s own story. She then moves in a sensical trajectory enhancing the understanding of why the story is a vital need. Chunking stories into four acts and giving readers tips for polishing their decks and delivery, this book is an all-in-one guide to being successful.
Elevating the audience through the story told, “Sticking to My Story” breaks it down in a way everyone can understand and feel confident. From capturing the villain, the hero, the action, and the next moves, even those who lack confidence in pitching can feel at ease when related back to Griffit’s core concept. Thinking of looking for investors? Have a pitch you are working on presenting? Working to get your own startup off the ground floor? Or, just hoping to get better in your skills? “Sticking to My Story: the Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups” by Donna Griffit is a necessary tool to add to your kit.
For any Shark Tank fans out there, we all remember the unforgettable pitches presented on this show. The ones where the founders are well-spoken, have a moving backstory, or have a product that you wish you’d had ages ago. The pitches that are sure-fire in their ability to draw in ‘the sharks’ and get them to invest, the ones that have the investors fighting to compete with one another for a piece of the pie. Author Donna Griffit shares her tips and tricks, along with her recipe for success in these investor pitches.
Created for a niche audience looking to gain backing and support for their startup, Griffit uses her expertise to leave readers feeling more confident in their storytelling. As many investors know getting in front of the right audience is just one of many steps, but as Griffit outlines within “Sticking to My Story,” there is much more to it. From understanding your ideal investor, getting the right fit, making the right pitch, understanding your numbers, and presenting it the right way, making sure to not speak negatively of your competitors, but also making sure you understand your true competitors, there are many pieces to the puzzle.
“Sticking to My Story” begins by providing readers an understanding of Griffit’s own story. She then moves in a sensical trajectory enhancing the understanding of why the story is a vital need. Chunking stories into four acts and giving readers tips for polishing their decks and delivery, this book is an all-in-one guide to being successful.
Elevating the audience through the story told, “Sticking to My Story” breaks it down in a way everyone can understand and feel confident. From capturing the villain, the hero, the action, and the next moves, even those who lack confidence in pitching can feel at ease when related back to Griffit’s core concept. Thinking of looking for investors? Have a pitch you are working on presenting? Working to get your own startup off the ground floor? Or, just hoping to get better in your skills? “Sticking to My Story: the Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups” by Donna Griffit is a necessary tool to add to your kit.
August 26, 2023
Sticking To My Story: The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups by Donna Griffit is nothing short of an amazing gift for any entrepreneur trying to get venture capitalists to invest in their brilliant new idea. She shares her strategies, secrets, and tips to presenting the perfect pitch with humor, experience, and examples in an organized, easy to understand manner. She explains how to create a passionate buzz about your product by keeping your pitch concise and unique. Just as importantly, she tells you want not to do by sharing her vast knowledge about what turns off the interest of potential investors. Donna Griffit presents everything logically, in small chunks, and in an easy to read conversational way, which shows both her bubbly personality and her keen intelligence. She anticipates the questions you may be asked while preparing you to be on the top of your game during any presentation.
January 14, 2024
Brilliant, actionable advice!
Griffit provides the building blocks for creating winning pitches for business owners. I came away from this well-crafted How-To guide with ideas for pitching and sales outside of the start-up world. This advice I can take into executive sales meetings, and even into Hollywood with my winning story ideas. I haven't booked my flight to LA yet, but that's the kind of winning advice that Griffit infuses this book.
I'm struck that storytelling is the DNA of our communications around the world. Storytelling spans language barriers and brings us closer together as a society. It's how we communicate with shared ideas.
Filled with barrier-breaking secrets to crafting pitches. It's a goldmine of storytelling secrets, powerful tips, and captivating anecdotes.
Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups has earned a permanent place on my bookshelf!
Griffit provides the building blocks for creating winning pitches for business owners. I came away from this well-crafted How-To guide with ideas for pitching and sales outside of the start-up world. This advice I can take into executive sales meetings, and even into Hollywood with my winning story ideas. I haven't booked my flight to LA yet, but that's the kind of winning advice that Griffit infuses this book.
I'm struck that storytelling is the DNA of our communications around the world. Storytelling spans language barriers and brings us closer together as a society. It's how we communicate with shared ideas.
Filled with barrier-breaking secrets to crafting pitches. It's a goldmine of storytelling secrets, powerful tips, and captivating anecdotes.
Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups has earned a permanent place on my bookshelf!
January 14, 2024
A good idea doesn’t succeed without a good story. Donna Griffit’s “Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups” is an amazing guide for budding entrepreneurs looking to sell their idea to the world. Donna uses her masterful storytelling to create an all-encompassing guide to crafting the perfect pitch for startups looking to secure funding, using examples from her work as a marketing consultant and personal experiences. From ideation, to attention grabbing presentations, to marketing, Donna’s book not only taught me the importance of telling a good story, but her lessons and methods are also applicable throughout my everyday life. Her clear, concise storytelling, her personality, and sense of humor shine through every page. Whether you are a student in school, working in a job, or looking to build your startup into a successful company, Donna’s book is a must-read.
May 18, 2023
“Sticking to My Story” does a great job of helping you prepare a pitch, but it can be used for so much more! You need this book if you want to understand your aim and where you will need to get your business so that what it does makes sense to anyone visiting your website, for example. You need this book if you want to understand how to think from an investor’s perspective and, with that in mind, decide what you need to improve.
The most important thing is that, if you are a beginner, it can give well-rounded information about creating a story for your company and a vision for where you need to be to attract investors.
In this article on the blog, I share 7 great ideas I took from this book!
https://shereadsbusiness.com/2023/05/...
The most important thing is that, if you are a beginner, it can give well-rounded information about creating a story for your company and a vision for where you need to be to attract investors.
In this article on the blog, I share 7 great ideas I took from this book!
https://shereadsbusiness.com/2023/05/...
February 12, 2024
This book is a game-changer for aspiring entrepreneurs. Griffit's insightful guidance on storytelling transforms the complex world of startups into a captivating narrative. Her expertise shines through, making this book an indispensable resource for anyone looking to craft a compelling story that resonates with investors, customers, and the market. With a perfect blend of practical advice and real-world examples, Griffit empowers readers to master the art of storytelling, providing a roadmap for startup success. A must-read for those who want to turn their ideas into unforgettable stories that leave a lasting impact. 5/5. Quick read and highly recommend the audio version!
April 9, 2023
insider pitching secrets revealed!
Donna writes in a way that’s thorough and easy to understand. She helps you make pitching your own without succumbing to common errors or hindrances to success. Also appreciate she mentioned chat gpt and how that impacts storytelling. Whether you’re seeking funding or want to communicate more effectively about your company, I recommend sticking to my story.
Donna writes in a way that’s thorough and easy to understand. She helps you make pitching your own without succumbing to common errors or hindrances to success. Also appreciate she mentioned chat gpt and how that impacts storytelling. Whether you’re seeking funding or want to communicate more effectively about your company, I recommend sticking to my story.
April 15, 2023
Solid bootcamp. Practical advice that is easy to follow, great real-life examples. Finished it two days ago and am already applying it to client work.
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