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CHRIS LIPP

Chris Lipp is a leading expert in persuasion with decades of experience as an author, professor, and trainer. Often called the “Pitch Guy,” his first book The Startup Pitch introduced the modern framework used to coach investment pitches that is now ubiquitous at global accelerators and institutions. He teaches popular classes on communication and leadership at Tulane University’s business school, and regularly leads workshops at larger organizations. Chris second book, Magnetic, is used as communication textbook to help business students speak up confidently. 

Chris holds a master’s degree in social psychology. He taught at Rice University and USC. Currently he serves as professor and director of management communication at Tulane University Freeman School of Business.  As a long-time meditator, he spends one month every year in a silent retreat.

Antoine de Morrée

Antoine de Morrée teaches communication and resilience. He leads research in neurological sciences at Stanford University, and his work is published in top journals including Science and Nature. Bridging the worlds of science and communication, he is uniquely equipped to aid scientists and engineers. Antoine cofounded Stanford Leaders in Communication with Chris, and he is a Stanford-certified Compassion Facilitator.

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Experience & Work

Chris is author of two books on communication and empowerment. He lectures at Rice University, and regularly leads workshop at innovation events for Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, and Google. He cofounded Stanford Leaders in Communication, a program which supports Stanford students in effecting change at local and statewide policy levels.

He is a world-renown pitch coach, and has worked with entrepreneurs to promote their ideas and raise over $100 million in funding. Chris holds a Master’s degree in Social Psychology, and is a long-time meditator, spending one month of every year in silent retreat. Ultimately he is an advocate for those who aim to manifest themselves and make change in the world. 

Chris Lipp's Achievements

  • 15+ years of experience
  • 500+ Startup Founders Coached
  • 10+ unique courses 20,000+ people inspired
  • Spoken at 10+ world-ranked business schools
  • >$100million helped raise in funding and exits

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“You begin with the Problem, or the need you’re addressing. Then you proceed to the Solution, your product or service that fulfills the need. The Market is the target customers to whom you will offer your solution. Finally, Business is all about the ways you’re going to capture that market.”
Chris Lipp
The Startup Pitch: A Proven Formula to Win Funding