Alibaba.com B2B Pulse: July 31st, 2025
How to Nail Your Next Pitch: Insights from Power to Pitch's Kat Weaver
Data doesn’t just drive investors; they’re shaped by psychology, too. According to Kat Weaver, founder of Power to Pitch, who has helped founders raise $50 million through psychology-based pitching strategies, successful fundraising conversations almost always come down to preparation.
“Getting money from, whether it's a grantor or an investor, it's not as much about the business as it is about you as the founder,” Weaver says. This shift in perspective helped Weaver evolve from being an accidental entrepreneur to one who moves with intention and purpose.
Imposter syndrome is a major obstacle that often holds founders back from pursuing their full potential. Weaver once worked with a founder who had generated $18 million in lifetime sales, yet still doubted her ability to raise capital.
Weaver encourages founders to shift their mindset from asking permission to offering opportunity. If confidence feels distant? “It doesn’t have to come from you,” weaver reminds founders, encouraging them to borrow confidence from someone else until it feels natural.
Two rules successful founders follow:
If you can quantify something, do it.
When your language works just as well in another industry’s pitch without changes, get a new pitch!
We've Teamed up with Kickstarter!
We’re thrilled to announce that Kickstarter is now the official Crowdfunding Partner for Alibaba.com’s CoCreate Pitch 2025 — a global competition offering $1 million in funding and resources to the world’s most promising product-based entrepreneurs.
This powerful partnership brings together two industry leaders:
Kickstarter, the go-to platform for crowdfunding creative and consumer product ideas, and
Alibaba.com, the global sourcing and B2B marketplace helping businesses scale through manufacturing and supply chain support.
Together, we’re building a unique launchpad — one that supports entrepreneurs from first idea to full-scale global growth.
Last Chance: July Factory Open Day Ends Today!
Inside the Factory: Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes before your product hits the shelves? Now’s your chance to find out. Alibaba.com Open Day is back this July with an exclusive, behind the scenes look at three top tier suppliers and for today only, you can score up to 30% off their products and services.
Here’s what you can explore live:
🧰 Tool Kits Watch them assembled, tested, and quality-checked in real time. See exactly what goes into building durable, reliable tool sets from the ground up.
🏠 Household Goods Take a closer look at precision-crafted, high-quality home essentials that combine function with lasting durability.
✨ Custom Stickers & Labels A must-see for creators, small businesses, and e-commerce brands — discover how customizable branding products are made and how you can make them your own.
Why You Should Tune In
-See Real Factories in Action No filters. No stock footage. Just real-time views into how your products are made.
-Meet Trusted Manufacturers Build relationships, ask questions, and connect with verified suppliers ready to support your business.
-Unlock Exclusive Discounts Take advantage of factory-direct pricing — up to 30% off for a limited time.