Speaking

Keynotes on capital, persuasion and perception.

Iskender speaks to founders, leadership teams and investors about raising capital, presenting with impact and building an executive brand.

Iskender Dirik on stage
References

Topics

Keynote slide: FOLS versus FOMO
Fundraising That Hits the Brain

What happens in an investor’s head, and how founders create momentum in a round.

Keynote slide: COUP, present and pitch
Pitching and Presentation Skills

How to build and deliver a pitch that persuades and holds a room.

Keynote slide: the FORGE method for equity stories
Storytelling and the Equity Story

How companies turn facts into a story investors and buyers remember.

Keynote slide: the Personal Branding Signal Stack
Executive Branding

How markets judge companies by their leaders, and how that perception is designed.

Formats

Iskender Dirik giving a keynote on fundraising, sales pitches and keynotes
Keynote

For conferences and company events.

Iskender Dirik on stage at Microsoft
Masterclass

An interactive deep dive for founders, leadership teams or portfolio companies.

Iskender Dirik leading a COUP workshop with a team
Workshop

A full day on presenting and persuasion, on site with your team. COUP Workshop →

What audiences say

“Iskender uniquely combines AI-content and humoristic presentation into a highest value keynote - haven’t experienced such a convincing performance in 25 years of entrepreneurial personal live. You took us on a AI science fiction journey making every listener clear what will be possible in 10 years time bringing AI into action - CONGRATULATION!”

Reiner Kurzhals
Reiner Kurzhals
Founder of 4tree (Big Data Company acquired by McKinsey)

“I’ve never seen such an engaged audience during a keynote. Fabulous storytelling and a compelling vision about an AI-driven future.”

Benjamin Kreck
Benjamin Kreck
CTO Intelligent Cloud, Microsoft Germany

“The attendants of our customer and partner event spoke glowingly about Iskender’s captivating performance. His futuristic keynote was simply outstanding.”

Andreas Pott
Andreas Pott
Head of Corporate Development, FIEGE

“Thanks a lot for the awesome keynote yesterday, totally different level than all other presentations. It’s the one I’ll remember. Clearly one of the best live presentations I’ve ever seen.”

Marc Schmidt
Marc Schmidt
Head of Marketing Tech & CRM, myToys Group

“In a day of talks and presentations that could have been like any other corporate offsite, Iskender’s session blew me away. I’ve never been more excited about learning to be a better storyteller and speaker.”

Thomas Daly
Thomas Daly
Principal Product Manager, Samsung NEXT

“This was pure gold. So many eye-opening insights. Harvard Business School like experience.”

Federico Stefanato
Federico Stefanato
Co-Founder and CEO, Waterdata
Tweet by Magdalena Rogl about Iskender Dirik's keynote at the Microsoft EMEA Communications Summit
Magdalena Rogl, Head of Digital Channels, Microsoft Germany
Zoom chat after a one-hour virtual COUP session for SAP
07:59:19
Andrey:THANKS a lot, Iskender! That was a great session!
07:59:22
Siobhan:wow!
07:59:27
Amy:amazing!
07:59:30
Julia:Thank you very much! Was very interesting
07:59:32
Zye:Incredible session
07:59:35
Cristian:thank you, awesome!!
07:59:35
Fireflies:Brilliant presentation ever!
07:59:36
Diully:Love it! Thank you so much.
07:59:39
Luis:Thank you, it was great!
07:59:41
LawtoAction:Super nice, thanks!!!
07:59:46
Priya:Best presentation !!
07:59:47
Stefan:Well done thank you!
07:59:51
Codrina:Very engaging and useful presentation!
07:59:54
Eileen:great coup tips!
07:59:55
Gerardo:Literally, preparing can save your life!
07:59:57
Rashmi:Excellent session...Thank you very much to Iskender and to the organizing team !
08:00:00
Krista:This was fantastic. Thank you!!!
08:00:05
Florence:REALLY GREAT - THANK YOU!!!
08:00:05
Ajay:awesome session
EQT Ventures LinkedIn post about Iskender Dirik's pitching workshop at the EQT Founder Day in Berlin
EQT Ventures on Iskender’s pitching workshop at its Founder Day in Berlin
LinkedIn post by Alexander Zumdieck about Iskender Dirik's keynote at Microsoft Explained
Alexander Zumdieck on Iskender's keynote at Microsoft Explained
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik
Audience feedback on a keynote by Iskender Dirik

On stage

Iskender Dirik taking a selfie with the Founder Summit audience
Iskender Dirik at Founder Summit
Iskender Dirik on a panel at PAKCON
Iskender Dirik keynote at Entrepreneur University
Iskender Dirik keynote
Iskender Dirik keynote
Iskender Dirik on stage at 2hearts
Iskender Dirik keynote on AI-driven marketing
Iskender Dirik on stage in front of an audience
Iskender Dirik on stage with a guest
Iskender Dirik at the Innovation Roundtable
Iskender Dirik on stage at 2hearts
Iskender Dirik on stage at Slush'D Istanbul presenting the FORGE method for equity stories
Iskender Dirik speaking at Slush'D Istanbul
Iskender Dirik giving a talk at Slush'D Istanbul

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