Stephen Distante
Author, Investment Banker, Impact Entrepreneur, Farmer & Documentary Filmmaker
Description
Steve Distante is a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and mentor. He has written two insightful books: "Pitchology," a guide to effective fundraising, and "Once Upon a Time in Entrepreneurland," a collection of entrepreneurial fables blending truth and fiction. Committed to mentoring, Steve shares his knowledge to help other entrepreneurs succeed, emphasizing community and resourcefulness. He founded the Private Investor Network (PIN), connecting seasoned entrepreneurs with new ones to simplify raising capital and tracking investments. Steve is also dedicated to environmental sustainability, involved in projects like growing Paulownia trees to support eco-friendly farming. His philosophy focuses on risk-taking, community support, and continuous learning, inspired by figures like Elon Musk and Albert Einstein. Through his work, Steve aims to build a supportive community of entrepreneurs who contribute to sustainable and innovative business practices.
Suggested Questions
- What are some potential challenges I might face in scaling my business, and how can I prepare to overcome them?
- What are some key strategies for effective fundraising in today's market?
- When assessing a new opportunity, how do you balance risk and reward?
- How has mentorship shaped your entrepreneurial journey? Do you have any advice for finding and working with the right mentor?
- What are some of the most exciting innovative trends you're seeing in your industry today?
- In your experience, what's the biggest challenge entrepreneurs face when seeking funding, and how can they overcome it?
- What's your most effective strategy for networking in high-stakes environments like investment meetings or startup events?
- Can you share a time when a pitch didn't go as planned, and what you learned from that experience?
- What's one crucial element you believe every successful pitch should include?