Daring Pitches | Ina von Spies | TEDxHHL
In a world where visibility shapes opportunity, this talk explores how women in business can challenge conventions and lead with boldness. Rooted in the principles of the Charter for Compassion, it reveals how daring pitches are not just career moves—they’re acts of self-conduct, resilience, and redefinition in the face of bias and exposure. Driven by one of life's rare constants: change – and the curiosity that fuels it. Since 2016, she has been giving pitch trainings for participants of the SpinLab accelerator program, helping founders discover their unique style of presenting their ideas. Ina thrives on learning from the diverse approaches innovators take toward growth and disruption.With a background as a spokesperson for publicly listed companies, Ina excels in crafting compelling storylines that resonate. Her corporate experience is complemented by her role as leadership coach for entrepreneurs, a founder of numbers&words, and a business angel. These diverse experiences give her a multifaceted perspective on leadership and growth, which she is excited to share with you.Ina’s message? Embrace the unknown, step onto the stage, and ask for what you need. After all, growth often begins by making that bold request. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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