Sharpen your pitch, rise above the noise, and gain tools to unlock the next level of your entrepreneurial journey with Dr. Vicki Johnson!
February 12th, 2026 | 11:00 AM PT
In today’s competitive landscape, landing elite opportunities takes more than a good idea; it takes a standout pitch that clearly communicates your value, aligns with what decision-makers are looking for, and inspires them to say yes. But how can you stand out when you're up against hundreds if not thousands of other talented founders?
The Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Dr. Vicki Johnson, award-winning Author and Founder of ProFellow, to discuss her new book Pitch Your Potential: The Formula for Winning Dream Jobs, Awards, and Elite Opportunities. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Johnson will share her MATCH ME Formula®—a proven approach that’s helped thousands of people go from overlooked to selected. Whether you're applying for an accelerator, pitching to investors, or trying to secure your next big customer, this session will teach you how to shape your story and communicate your unique value in a way that resonates.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to express your story with clarity, confidence, and alignment to the opportunity.
- Discover the seven elements of a standout application or pitch—backed by strategy, not luck.
- Overcome mindset barriers and learn how to prepare for high-stakes conversations with investors, accelerators, and elite decision-makers.
Meet our special guest
Dr. Vicki Johnson
Dr. Vicki Johnson is a speaker, author, and four-time fellowship winner who helps ambitious professionals win elite opportunities. She is the founder of ProFellow, the leading U.S. resource for prestigious fellowships, graduate programs, and leadership accelerators. Dr. Johnson teaches persuasive communication strategies that have helped thousands of emerging leaders secure more than five hundred million in merit-based funding awards. Pitch Your Potential is her first book and serves as an in-depth guide to her breakthrough MATCH ME Formula®, the 7 elements of a winning application.
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