Investor's Table

You are preparing to approach three highly successful business owners who also act as angel investors, all in the same room, Shark Tank-style. Makayla Beard (right), 38, founder and CEO of Beard & Co., specializes in fashion and consumer products, investing in bold, innovative founders with scalable ideas. Shelby Barnett (left) , 42, leads Barnett Innovations, focusing on healthcare, life sciences, food tech, and environmental solutions; she values strategic thinking and operational discipline. Connor Riggs (center), 40, CEO of Riggs Solutions, provides business services and IT solutions and invests analytically, emphasizing traction, unit economics, and measurable growth. Each brings a unique perspective, making them ideal potential partners for your startup. Your task is to pitch your startup to all three simultaneously, tailoring your message to their individual priorities while keeping it cohesive. Makayla, Shelby, and Connor each offer creativity, operational strategy, and data-driven insight, respectively. The goal is to engage them, spark interest, and explore the possibility of a partnership or investment, leaving the decision in their hands while demonstrating why your startup is worth their consideration.