From research to results: Tailoring your pitch for funding, outreach, and impact
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Join CIRES for an online interactive workshop with Suzi Bahnsen, Brand Strategist, Author, and Fractional CxO, designed to help scientists and engineers turn complex ideas into compelling messages that resonate with funders, partners, and broader audiences.
In this hands-on session, you'll explore:
- How to shape your message using customer discovery
- The science of pitching and how to practice it
- Techniques for storytelling with data so your audience stays engaged
- Ways to communicate complex technology in simple, impactful terms
- Structuring your pitch to align with funding needs and product-market fit
- Choosing the right language and delivery for non-technical audiences
Whether you're seeking funding, collaborators, or increased visibility, this session will help you develop a pitch and communication strategy that yields results.
Bring your idea and a funding goal, and leave with a roadmap and messaging toolkit designed to amplify your impact.
Suzi Bahnsen is a Brand Strategist, Author, and Fractional CxO with over two decades of experience helping businesses in science, engineering, and innovation translate their expertise into meaningful growth. She is the author of Facing Your Fear of Sales, a practical guide that empowers entrepreneurs—especially women—to gain confidence and clarity in business development.
Suzi was the founder of Launchpad Interactive, a marketing and design agency based in Boulder, Colorado, where she led branding and marketing initiatives for startups, nonprofits, and tech companies. She has served as a mentor for the Watson Institute and as Lead Advisor and Program Developer for the Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Colorado TechSource Program.
Through her work, Suzi supports scientists, engineers, and founders in building brand strategies, refining messaging, and developing business goals that are both achievable and aligned with their mission. Known for her ability to bring clarity to complex ideas, she helps clients position their innovations for funding, partnerships, and long-term success.