Happy June! In May, I started building Trulytell, a b2b tech startup enabling better decks and presentations. I’m recapping my monthly progress here to share the journey, expand my network, and help hold myself accountable. 🔎📈@Trulytell May Recap, 1 of 8
Let me lay this out for everyone. I work in sales. I always have and I always will. I believe that a powerful presentation is at the intersection of great design with interesting visuals, articulate copy, intriguing story flow, and strong delivery.@Trulytell May Recap, 2 of 8
But not everyone has the ability to design well, craft copy, or deliver a strong narrative on their own. Lacking in any one of these areas can result in lost money and a poor first impression. I see opportunity here and I’m calling it Trulytell.@Trulytell May Recap, 3 of 8
Trulytell will start by supporting fast-growing startups on their sales and fundraising journeys. Startups rapidly pivot and optimize messaging—their sales and fundraising materials need to evolve as well. Mark my words: Trulytell will solve this.@Trulytell May Recap, 4 of 8
I met five startups from Twitter; we meet weekly and I help wherever I can. It’s all very scrappy and hands-on and I love it for now. Slowly, I am beginning to understand how to build a product around this opportunity.https://t.co/8ILZOUXsr0@Trulytell May Recap, 5 of 8
I then needed a logo so I turned to 99Designs where I reviewed 600+ logos from 75+ designers. @josh_jroberts turned the winning logo into a brand with color, typography, and a sub-logo. Professional meets quirky—jUsT liKe mE. The designer nailed it.@Trulytell May Recap, 6 of 8 pic.twitter.com/bKjygCktnI
Next up: a web agency to create a sexy Trulytell website. I received over 150 agency submissions between Twitter and Upwork and I narrowed it down to eight to review my design brief with. I signed with @AbsurdityDesign 💖https://t.co/U7vTB5aH3Q@Trulytell May Recap, 7 of 8
That's May! I am building Trulytell as the ultimate presentation thought and execution force behind the companies of tomorrow. Interested in chatting? Shoot me a DM.