1:1 Advising for Founders — Tailored for Your Stage and Your Story
At Volition, we know that building and raising is a lived experience. Our Advisors are founders, funders, and operators who’ve been there and done that. They bring real-world insight, empathy, and enthusiasm to every session, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
Our 1:1 advising blends strategic insight and practical coaching, helping you gain clarity, momentum, and confidence as you prepare to raise capital, strengthen your business, or lead through growth.
Work with us on:
Pitch & investor readiness
Fundraising strategy & data room prep
Financial modeling & metrics
Sales, marketing & growth strategy
Team structure & scaling operations
Meet with an Advisor who gets it — and gets you.
Explore Advising Options ↓
Choose the right advising option for you
Capital Connect Coaching
Eligible tech and tech-enabled companies beyond the ideation stage can apply for complimentary 1:1 advising through the Discovery Foundation Capital Connect Program.
Work with an experienced advisor on pitch and investor readiness, funding strategy, financial storytelling, go-to-market strategy, and more.
Limited spots available.
Private 1: or Small team Advising
Looking for support with a specific business, funding, or growth challenge? Start with a free discovery call to discuss your needs. We’ll connect you with the right advisor from our team based on your goals and their area of expertise.
Founder advising sessions start at $150/hour. Pitch coaching is also available with Melanie or Paul at $130/45 minutes.
For founders who need more ongoing, hands-on support, we also offer select fractional and project-based engagements across marketing, sales, and financial strategy.
Volition Pitch Method
A pitch isn’t a checklist. It’s a conversation starter.
The Volition Pitch Method™ helps founders build pitches that stick. Our approach goes beyond rigid templates, guiding you to craft investor-ready stories that spark curiosity, build trust, and showcase vision.
Grounded in three Core Dimensions—Pitch Mindset, Momentum Arc™, and Narrative Flow—we help founders deliver pitches that are authentic, engaging, and memorable.
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Framing pitching as a conversation, not a script.
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Showing your past traction, present proof, and bold future.
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Weaving story and proof points into something memorable.
Our approach has helped thousands of founders worldwide deliver pitches that stick.
Meet The Core Team
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Pitch & Presentation, Investor Strategy and Prep.
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Pitch Narrative + Design, Funding Pathways, Gender-lensed Programming
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Investor Pitch
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Sales & Scaling.
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Digital Marketing Strategy, Content, and Advertising.
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Revenue Models, Funding and Pro Forma.
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Data Room and Investor Pitch
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Product Strategy, Planning and Development.
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