The Science and Art of Winning Investors | Innovantage Podcast #23

Episode notes

In this episode of The Innovantage Podcast, host Max Golikov explores the science and art of pitching with Robin De Cock — Professor of Entrepreneurship at Antwerp Management School and author of Mastering the Pitch. Whether you're a startup founder, investor, or just want to level up your storytelling, this episode delivers powerful, research-backed advice to help you win hearts and minds in milliseconds. Discover how to: ️ Make a lasting impression in just 150 milliseconds using proven persuasion techniques. ️ Use humor strategically (without crashing your credibility). ️ Build long-term relationships with investors across cultures and geographies. ️ Leverage AI tools to refine and future-proof your pitch — without losing the human touch. ️ Avoid the most common (and costly) pitching mistakes. Robin shares unforgettable stories from the pitch trenches — including hilarious fails — and offers practical advice that anyone can apply right away. You’ll also get a sneak peek into his upcoming talks at Supernova and the official launch of Mastering the Pitch at AMS.