Founders struggle to deliver confidently under high-stakes investor scrutiny
First-time founders accepted to competitive programs like YC experience acute delivery anxiety when presenting under real partner scrutiny. Existing coaching is generic; there is a gap for realistic high-pressure practice environments that simulate the specific dynamics of investor partner calls and interviews.
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