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Behind the Pitch Deck: Startup Lessons You Can’t Google

Thursday, November 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128, 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128, St. Louis, MO 63105


Trying to navigate the chaos and challenges as an early-stage entrepreneur? This workshop is for you. Alyssa Huffman will share real-world experience on pitching your startup, splitting equity fairly, building the right Board, recovering from product failures, protecting ideas from competitors, and raising capital. Gain raw insights, honest strategies, and stories you won’t be able to find online.

Alyssa Huffman (EMBA `21), is the CEO of ALLUMIN8, an award-winning MedTech company reshaping spine and orthopedic surgery through its therapeutic hardware platform. She has successfully navigated the complex world of entrepreneurship, handling regulatory hurdles, managing early team dysfunctions, and securing funding in a challenging climate. Her journey has earned prestigious recognition, including the 2025 WashU Global Impact Award, the 2024 Arch Grants Fellowship, and Best Technology in Spine – Orthopedics This Week.

Bring your questions and connect with fellow founders navigating the same challenges. RSVP here!

Details

  • Date: November 6
  • Time:
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

  • Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128
  • 6465 Forsyth Blvd #128, St. Louis, MO 63105

Organizer

  • Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Email sc@wustl.edu

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