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What Startups Can Learn from a $1.7B Co. Chief Information Officer | Karthik Chakkarapani, Zuora

AI is changing how companies build and scale. But most pitch decks haven’t caught up.

Karthik Chakkarapani, CIO of Zuora, has heard plenty of startup pitches but only a few stand out. He shares why most pitches fall flat, how to fix them, and how to present both the founder and the company in a way that drives real interest.

We unpack what should go into your 30-second elevator pitch, why “Time to Value” needs its own slide, and how to bring up AI without sounding like everyone else.

SaaS is changing fast and it’s no longer just about features, but about speed, clarity, and proof of value. We…

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