#005 - Startup Pitches, Pitchdoctor, Christoph Sollich - (NoSchnickSchnack - The Toolbox of Corporate Venturing) Podcast Details

Description

Join Christian Hüttenhein and Christoph Sollich, also known as "The Pitchdoctor," in this episode. With over 12 years of experience, Christoph has assisted more than 2,800 startups and corporate innovators in perfecting their pitches, working with numerous accelerators, incubators, and corporate venture labs. He shares his insights into the startup ecosystem, discusses the significance of authenticity and humor in pitching, and provides valuable career advice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in startups and innovation.

Takeaways

Authenticity is key in pitching - be yourself and let your personality shine through.
Understanding the audience and their needs is crucial in delivering an effective pitch.
Humor can be a powerful tool in engaging and captivating an audience, but it should align with the individual's personality and the context of the pitch.
Corporates often face challenges in innovation, including short-term focus and a lack of organizational ambidexterity.
Business theater, such as corporate accelerators, can be ineffective and should be replaced with more genuine and meaningful approaches to working with startups. Work with the best startups, not just any startups
Build a strong brand to attract top startups
Focus on solving real problems for startups
Pitching and storytelling are crucial for success
Embrace failure and learn from it
Value and build relationships with interns

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christoph Sollich

10:33 The Concept of Pitching

18:19 Adding Humor and Being Authentic in Pitches

24:29 Learnings from Corporate Innovation Consulting

30:16 Challenges in Corporate Innovation

32:13 The Pitfalls of Business Theater

33:09 Working with the Best Startups

34:38 Building a Strong Brand

39:07 The Purpose of Accelerators

44:19 The Power of Pitching

48:22 Embracing Failure and Change