The image depicts a man giving a presentation to a small audience in a professional setting. The man is seated at a desk in front of a large flat screen TV, with a laptop computer open in front of him. There are several chairs in the room, including one that is located in front of the man's desk. The room appears to be a conference room, with a potted plant located on the left side of the room. The man is holding a remote control in his right hand, and there is a laptop on the desk in front of him. The room is well-lit, with a window visible in the background. Text transcribed from the image: IN Overall Pitching and storytelling is an essential skill for founders. You need to tell a good story to recruit teammates, find investors, get your first customers You need to sell the future to the present. You need to convince people that something that doesn't exist yet not only will, but has to. Your success as a founder is most directly tied to this skill, so it is worthwhile to practice it