Customer Testimonials
LISC-LA Sponsors, Hosts and Pitch Contestants
"Anita amplified our pitch with an energetic and creative introduction that set the tone for the presentation. She highlighted key elements of my founder journey while seamlessly weaving in my partner’s contribution, ensuring our full story and vision were represented in the room. This thoughtful approach underscored why we belonged ther
"Anita amplified our pitch with an energetic and creative introduction that set the tone for the presentation. She highlighted key elements of my founder journey while seamlessly weaving in my partner’s contribution, ensuring our full story and vision were represented in the room. This thoughtful approach underscored why we belonged there and positioned our business as a compelling investment opportunity." Pitch Contestant
"Anita asked specific questions that helped me shape my pitch. She didn't sugar-coat. She prompted me to go deeper. Anita's coaching had a tremendous impact on my pitch development for the competition and the future." Pitch Contestant
"Anita made sure she listened to all of my questions, asked LISC for answers, and quickly came back with those answers. She was also great and giving me confidence that I would do a great job on stage. From the first time I spoke to her to the event itself, she was always quick to respond and support me where needed." Pitch Contestant
"Anita delivered exceptional coaching and moderation, she elevated founder narratives, improved presentation readiness, and helped create meaningful introductions. Her professionalism and practical feedback materially improved the event experience and outcomes." Event Host
"Anita energized the room with confident, warm stage presence and tight transitions that kept momentum. Her coaching tightened each pitch (clear opening, problem statement, ask), which made founders more compelling to investors and partners. On stage she connected each pitch to the FEE pillars, highlighted strategic next steps, and personally introduced finalists to sponsors and attendees after their presentations, creating immediate networking opportunities." Event Host
Turn Stalled Progress Into Measurable Wins
Identifying Obstacles
Every leader starts with a vision.
The difference between dreaming and delivering is execution.
I help founders, executives, and innovators identify what’s blocking results — then eliminate both the surface problems and the root causes holding progress back. Whether it’s a failed pitch, lack of traction, weak partnerships, or a product that isn’t breaking through, I show clients how to reset and recover with precision.
Together, we fix what’s stuck — transforming stalled launches and flat results into clear wins that attract customers, partners, contracts, and capital.
How I Work From Insight To Implementation
Speaking and Storytelling
Do you have the right story on paper, but flounder in front of audiences?
I help presenters practice and use proven techniques to engage their audience to create memorable speaking experiences.
Finance, Data, and Metrics
Are your ideas vague and unfundable, without clear key business drivers?
I turn concepts into trusted business plans, models, and KPIs that investors and partners can rely on.
Business Communications
Are you struggling to communicate product, program value, or IP?
I help craft clear, compelling decks and investor-ready stories that win over VCs, angels, corporates, and early customers.
Product Building Expertise
Product Building Expertise
Is your team stuck moving from a product vision to execution of a MVP?
I guide you from prototype to MVP to scalable platform, leveraging AI, and focusing on what customers value most.
Pliots and Partnerships
Product Building Expertise
Pliots and Partnerships
Are you stumbling with early traction on and can't find mission-aligned partners?
I unlock accessible networks to land first customers and pilots, and build strategic alliances.
Funding Access
Product Building Expertise
Pliots and Partnerships
Are you ramping customers, revenue, and cash flow, but still can't find funding?
I expand your investor networks to include Angel investors, crowdfunding, microloans, VCs, and banking institutions including CDFIs