Pitch Poets

Suraj is an experienced startup founder and pitch coach, with a background in consulting and entrepreneurial ventures like co-founding Tadaima Inc. He specializes in crafting winning pitches, guiding startups from concept to funding with a focus on sustainability and innovation. His hands-on experience with venture investors, legal challenges, and customer discovery makes him a powerful ally for startups aiming to secure investment.

Paul brings a technical background in health tech, as well as business development experience at a startup, to his career in early-stage venture capital. He is passionate about supporting founders in the zero-to-one stage of their entrepreneurial journey, and breaking down barriers to financial access in order for more people to pursue their life’s work. Paul sees a lot early stage pitches and is pumped to share his perspective on what grabs investors’ attention and how to most clearly articulate the vision and value proposition for a startup.

Aseef is a founder, impact investor, and pitch coach with experience across climate tech and emerging markets. Before launching his startup, he advised top military and government leaders on strategic planning and data-driven decision-making. Aseef brings a decade of experience helping founders, scientists, and students communicate with clarity and conviction – turning mission-driven impact into investor-ready stories.