First Impressions: The Art of the Pitch with CIBC Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer Keith Gordon

Oct 18, 202119 minutes

First Impressions: The Art of the Pitch with CIBC Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer Keith Gordon

Running time: 19 minutes, 27 seconds

CIBC's Keith Gordon has fielded countless startup pitches. He shares the elements of a great one — and what to do after the meeting.

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