E31: A Chat with the 2024 ATX DAO Pitch Competition Winner Jake Pimental

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Summary

In this podcast episode, Roberto Talamas interviews Jake Pimental, co-founder and CEO of Tennis Finance, who shares his experiences from winning the ATX DAO Pitch Competition. They discuss the evolution of Tennis Finance, the challenges faced by founders, the importance of storytelling in pitches, and the differences between pitching to audiences and investors. Jake also provides insights into the future of AI in financial services and offers advice for startups considering participation in pitch competitions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the ATX DAO Pitch Competition

02:03 Jake Pimental's Journey and Tennis Finance Overview

04:00 Experience at the Pitch Competition

07:10 Milestones and Achievements Post-Competition

08:32 Pivoting from Crypto to AI

15:06 Challenges Faced as a Founder

19:17 Vision and Product Evolution

25:36 Advice for Future Pitch Competitors

28:10 The Art of Storytelling in Pitches

32:03 Differences in Pitching to Audiences vs. Investors

40:00 Future Product Features and Trends

42:06 Final Thoughts on the Pitch Competition

Connect with Jake and Tennis Finance:

X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@PimentalJake | @tennisfinance

Website: https://www.tennisfinance.com

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Keywords

ATX DAO, Pitch Competition, Jake Pimental, Tennis Finance, AI, startup journey, pitching advice, founder challenges, product evolution, storytelling, investor relations