#29 - Investor Explains How to PITCH your Business to Venture Capitals | Maria Halasz

CEO of Stride Equity, Maria Halasz is a seasoned entrepreneur. In today’s episode, she shares the mentality needed to succeed in the cutthroat world of businessl. We unpack the lessons she learned that propelled her to prominent positions in multiple companies after immigrating to Australia and starting from scratch. Book Rivyl in for a free 30-minute call, here: http://l.rivyl.com/JUPbkj (00:00) Introduction (03:13) Entering the Biotechnology Industry (06:14) Defining Startups and Personal Growth (10:51) Balancing Details and Big Picture (13:57) Venture Capital Insights (19:21) Importance of Written Agreements (20:55) The Value of Adaptability (26:45) Navigating the Learning Curve (30:00) Building a Business Post-IPO (35:00) Entrepreneurial Challenges (40:16) Course Reflections and Business Growth (45:16) Importance of Exit Plans (50:00) Identifying Key Success Factors (55:00) Overcoming Business Fears (01:00:00) Execution and Achievement (01:04:00) The Power of Ignorance in Innovation (01:07:22) Investing in People and Ideas (01:10:10) Influence of Mentors in Business (01:13:00) Strategic Business Planning (01:17:00) Future Outlook