COO | AI Advocate and Personal Branding Enthusiast | The one who does a bit of everything ✨
The most effective AI founders don't pitch technology—they sell the moment when someone's life fundamentally changes. I walked into that conference room ready to impress. Twenty investors. Flawless slides. Every neural network explained down to the last parameter. Honestly? I was proud. Maybe even a little smug. Polite faces waiting for something "disruptive." I launched in. Slide after slide. Chart after chart. Then, the questions started. "What problem does this actually solve?" "How does this help a real customer?" There it was—the look. "You lost me ten minutes ago." That's the moment most technical founders dread. Not failing on the math, but failing on the meaning. What stung: I'd spent months perfecting the engine. I forgot to build a bridge so anyone could cross it. That night, it hit me. The question isn't "How do I explain my tech better?" It's—"How do I translate my world so others don't just understand, but care?" Most of us get stuck in the "translation trap." The deeper your expertise, the harder it gets to remember what it's like not to know. We explain what and how, but skip why it matters to humans. Investors aren't trying to understand your code. They're trying to de-risk decisions. If your story is as dense as your Stack Overflow history? That's backing someone brilliant but disconnected. (I was speaking machine. Not mission.) Here's the framework I wish I'd had: Step 1: Hunt for the human villain. Forget technical jargon. What pain does your tech crush? Maybe it's the doctor buried in admin, losing hours meant for patients. Step 2: Name the new superpower. Don't list features. Tell me the ability you unlock. "Our AI gives Dr. Lee instant insight—so she swaps paperwork for patient time." Step 3: Paint the "new world." What does it feel like when your tech exists? Work feels lighter. Lives change. None of this is "dumbing down." It's elevating purpose—giving people a bridge to cross. Most founders stop at one great story, then default back to jargon. Treat your human story like a translation layer between brilliance and world. Every investor update. Every meeting. Every post. This isn't a pitch-day costume. Human impact should be your company's heart. It's how magnetic brands get built—and deep-tech founders who master this become the standard. When it comes to technical-to-human translation as a founder, what's your biggest challenge right now? A) Finding analogies that don't oversimplify your tech B) Keeping investors engaged when explaining complex solutions C) Maintaining technical credibility while making concepts accessible Drop your answer in the comments—I'm collecting insights for founders. P.S. What was your most painful "lost in translation" moment with investors? Those stories teach us all. #AIFounders #PitchStrategy #TechTranslation #InvestorCommunication
COO | AI Advocate and Personal Branding Enthusiast | The one who does a bit of everything ✨
1moYour pitch is your bridge! I remember my first big pitch. The room was full of faces. I had all the facts. Every detail, perfectly laid out. But then came the questions. What problem does this solve? How does this change lives? That’s when it hit me. It's not about tech. It's about the impact. → Focus on these three: 1. Find the real problem. 2. Highlight the superpower. 3. Paint a new world. Make them see, feel, and care. Human impact is your true power. It’s not just about code. It's about connection. P.S. What's your biggest challenge? → Share your story in the comments.