Join us for a special session of the AngelNV Entrepreneurs Bootcamp! As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, celebrated internationally, StartUpNV is opening this session up to the general public! 

Come out to Downtown Vegas, grab a drink, and network with other entrepreneurs as we celebrate entrepreneurism around the world! 

At this session, we’ll hear from two great speakers, Faye Almeshaan and Dan Steele! Dan will give his expert advice on “Pitch Decks 101” and the key to crafting the perfect pitch for investors. Faye will address how to develop and execute a “Go-to-Market” strategy for your startup.

What You Will Learn:

Topic #1 – Go-to-Market Strategy for Startups

How to develop and execute a “Go-to-Market” strategy and how to prepare to bring your product or service to market and reach your customers.

• Intro into:
  • Sales Funnel
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Outbound Marketing
  • Metrics
• What are “channels” and how to develop them
• The value of partnerships
• Customer success sales methods & practices
• When to consider “pivoting” your go-to-market

Topic #2 – Pitch Decks 101

What are the main components of and the process of creating a compelling pitch deck that can lead to getting meetings with investors. Learn what to include, with good and poor examples, and learn how to style your deck so investors want to learn more.

• Types of decks: pitch vs read-only
• How to structure your pitch deck
• Formatting, Style, and Content
• Do’s and Don’ts

Who is Dan Steele?

A proven Tech-Ops entrepreneur with 15+ years of leadership roles in category-defining companies. As a successful serial entrepreneur, Dan is regularly involved in a number of ventures as an advisor, executive, and coach. He is the Entrepreneur in Residence at Startup Vegas, a non-profit that works to develop the infrastructure needed to expand the startup ecosystem in Las Vegas.

Key Achievements:

• Co-founded Influential which is the largest influencer marketing company in the world.
• Leadership team of two companies that accomplished over nine figures in revenue.
• Raised over $50M on projects he has worked on.
• Built and executed the social media strategy of viral phenomenon SillyBandz.

Who is Faye Almeshaan?

Faye is a startup junkie. As a business generalist, she’s spent the last 10 years wearing many hats from investing to operating and everything in between. Most recently, she was the Head of Operations and Venture Partner at Forum Ventures, supporting 250+ early-stage SaaS startups. She also sits on the board of StartUp Vegas and speaks, writes, and advises on entrepreneurship, investing, community, financial inclusion, and women’s rights.

Faye also runs YPoC (pronounced WHY-poc), a community that uplifts, promotes, and advances Young Professionals of Color.

Event Details

Doors open at 5:00pm and Dan will speak at 5:45pm.