VenturEd Live

VC professionals operate in conversations that carry real weight.

The founder who needs a hard truth. The IC pitch met with silence. The negotiation where the other side is pushing — and you need to hold your ground.

If you're an investor, you know how much can ride on a single conversation. This session will help you perform at your best when it matters most. 👇

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VC professionals operate in conversations that carry real weight.

The founder who needs a hard truth, the IC pitch that's met with silence, the negotiation where the other side is pushing and you need to hold your ground.

We're excited to announce Stu van Rij as one of our ‘VenturEd Live’ speakers. A day for investors who want to keep sharpening the craft of investing.

Stu has spent over a decade coaching executives and negotiators across NZ and internationally. His belief is simple. The quality of the conversation drives the quality of the results.

You'll walk away from this session knowing what trips you up in high-stakes conversations — and exactly how to fix it.

Sound intriguing, get in touch with Stu to bring this topic to your workplace

Retaining Your Balance in High-Stakes Conversations

Stu van Rij, High-Stakes Conversation Strategist VC professionals operate in conversations that carry real weight: the founder who needs a hard truth, the IC pitch that's met with silence, the negotiation where the other side is pushing and you need to hold your ground.

These are the moments that separate good from exceptional. They're also the moments where our own underlying needs can quietly work against us. This masterclass unpacks the underlying dynamic that messes with your head when the stakes are high and gives you practical tools to stabilise your presence and bring your best when it matters most.

By the end of the session, you'll be able to:

- Recognise the underlying dynamic that undermines performance in high-stakes conversations

- Identify five hot buttons that could affect your stability and be used against you

- Apply practical tools to stay grounded when the heat is on

This is followed up with a Deep Dive Day on 17th June (limited to 24 tickets).