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Creativity at Work

On Pitching by Richard Compson Sater

A retired veteran, holder of three advanced degrees, a published novelist and an out and about gay man, Seattle based Richard Compson Sater’s personal history lends itself to incredible storytelling. We connected with Richard recently to learn more about how he uses his lived experiences to inspire not only his award winning screenplays but also his pitch!

Richard Compson Sater
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Level Up

Power of the Pitch by Elizabeth Scallon

Elizabeth Scallon is scientist, mentor and award winning start-up and innovation ecosystem builder who connects great ideas to capital. Elizabeth currently serves as the Board Chair and Co-Founder of Find Ventures, a new accelerator program that prioritizes Washington state entrepreneurs from underserved and historically marginalized communities. She’s pretty much a bad *ss and was kind enough to share her perspective on the “do’s” and “do-nots” of pitching.

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Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch
Quick Study

Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch

It can feel weird to try and ‘sell yourself,’ but figuring out who you are and what you’re great at is crucial to get you where you want to go. And it turns out there are ways to sell yourself—without selling out!

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how to

How to Master the Art of the Pitch

Whispmart mixes it up and launches our first How To Video featuring Film Festival Strategist Kathleen McInnis. Whipsmart's Executive Director, Amy Lillard talks to McInnis about how she helps creative entrepreneurs craft their pitch so that they can find their niche in the marketplace in authentic and meaningful ways. As she tells it, it’s all about how you sell yourself without selling out!

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Diversions

Hot Spots for Networking in your Community

Networking is a hot topic for a lot of creatives. We invited some of our colleagues to share their thoughts on the topic including the hot spots in their community where they go to connect with creatives.

Whipsmart Staff
Cheat Sheet

Business Plan Canvas

Use this business plan canvas template to figure out value, marketing, and logistics and you'll be launching in no time!

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Creativity at Work

Mary Big Bull-Lewis Designs with a Purpose

"I find inspiration in the stories of my ancestors who are the original stewards of these lands. To me, it is important to show up as my authentic self rather than a version that focuses on blending into a primarily white community." -Mary Big Bull Lewis

Whipsmart Staff
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How and Where to Network

"If you are Networking!, then you are doing it wrong." Warren Etherege producer, playwright, and self-professed Storyfinder, shares his tips to successfully (and authentically) network along side other Washington Creatives

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