Founder Story Intensive

You Don't Have a Pitch Problem. You Have a Story Problem.

A done-for-you intensive to build the story, positioning, and assets that help investors and customers actually say yes.

Lyn Graft (LG)
18+ years filming successful founders. 400+ founders coached. Built 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses.
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Spots are limited. This is hands-on, personal work.

LG's Experience Is Built on Real Work with Real Founders
1,000+
Founders Filmed
20,000+
Hours Studying & Practicing Storytelling
1,200+
Videos Produced
100+
Keynotes & Workshops
9
Startups Launched
The Problem

If Your Story Doesn't Make People Feel Something, They Move On

After 18+ years of filming and coaching over 400 founders, I see the same pattern every week. The business is strong. The product is real. But the story doesn't land.

Your story is the only asset you fully control.

You control what's said. How it's said. When it's said. And to whom it's said. Nothing else in your business gives you that kind of power. It's time to build it properly.
Lyn Graft speaking on stage at Summit Lyn Graft presenting The Power of Story
Trusted in the World of Entrepreneurship
With Howard Schultz
With Howard Schultz
Founder, Starbucks
With Brené Brown
With Brené Brown
Author & Researcher
With Tony Robbins
With Tony Robbins
Author & Speaker
With Reid Hoffman
With Reid Hoffman
Co-Founder, LinkedIn
With Shawn Nelson
With Shawn Nelson
Founder, Lovesac
With Bert Jacobs
With Bert Jacobs
Founder, Life is Good
The Transformation

What Changes When Your Story Works

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Engagement ROI
$7M
Raised by Hi-Tech Team
$4.6M
Raised via Founder Story
$2M+
Seed Capital from Story
$377K
Raised with 3-Min Pitch
13x
ROAS Brand Story Campaign
9-Figure
Acquisition from Explainer Video
$13M
Raised from Founder Video Series
Why Me

I Learned This by Being Around the Best Storytellers in the World

I've spent 18+ years filming and interviewing the founders behind Starbucks, LinkedIn, Whole Foods, and the Container Store. I studied how they communicate. I asked them about it. I told their stories on camera.

The one thing they all had in common: they could make you feel something. They didn't just explain their business. They drew you into the opportunity. They made you understand why they were doing this, how they were different, and why they were going to win.

But studying the best was only part of it. I've also lived it. I've raised millions in capital. I've built six-, seven-, and eight-figure businesses. I've launched 9 startups. I know what it's like to sit across from an investor and need your story to land.

I took everything I learned from the best storytellers in the world and everything I learned building my own companies, and built a process that gives founders the same foundation.

A Decade of Mentoring Founders

Where Founders Know Me

For over 10 years, I've been the storytelling and pitch mentor that accelerators bring in when their founders need to get their story right. These aren't one-off workshops. These are deep, ongoing partnerships where I help cohort after cohort of founders learn to tell the story that moves their business forward.

SKU — CPG AcceleratorStory & Pitch Advisor & Mentor · 10 years
a16z TXO AcceleratorStorytelling & Pitching for Founders · 2 years
EBW ONE Startup AcceleratorHelping women founders create & tell their story · 7 years
Dell Center for EntrepreneursStorytelling for Hi-Tech Founders · Workshop
EY Internal AcceleratorStorytelling, Pitching & Selling Ideas · 2 Sessions
Founder Institute TexasStorytelling Mentor · Nearly a decade
Lyn Graft coaching a founder one-on-one Lyn Graft and Joel Pennington at a workshop

This isn't theory. It's a hands-on process refined over a decade.

The Founder Story Intensive Engagement

A done-for-you story process. From raw material to investor-ready assets.

5 Weeks12 DeliverablesDone For You

1 Story Creation & Strategy (Weeks 1-3)

We uncover the defining moments, metrics, and meaning behind your journey. Through interviews, timelines, and detailed backstory work, we identify the emotional core, story themes, and brand positioning. The result: your Long-Format Founder Story.

01
Chronological History
02
Credits & Metrics Sheet
03
Story Outline & Themes
04
Story Goals & Assets
05
Long-Format Founder Story
06
Brand Voice & Tone Guide

2 Story Activation & Application (Weeks 4-5)

Your internal story becomes external-facing brand tools and messaging. We adapt it into short written and verbal versions for bios, presentations, pitches, and social.

07
Short-Format Story
08
60-Second Story Script
09
3-Length Bio Suite
10
Derivative Story Matrix
11
Comparables List
12
Media & Interview Outline
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Client Results

"I Finally Know What to Say."

The most common thing I hear after founders go through this process isn't about the deliverables. It's about confidence.

Joel Pennington
Joel Pennington
Founder, Blackdot Tattoo

"The manuscript gave investors a real feel for the vision. It was like meeting me for coffee a half dozen times. That story became the catalyst for the next stages of the company."

Raised $2M+ in seed capital
Sarah Rioux
Sarah Rioux
Founder, Ladybird Provisions

"Lyn taught me to lead with my story instead of my product. It was transformative, professionally and personally. He's a magician in the art of storytelling."

Found confidence to tell her story
Chris Kirksey
Chris Kirksey
Founder & CEO, Direction.com

"Lyn took my raw story and rebuilt it into something extremely powerful. It now sits at the center of how I introduce my company to prospects, team members, and peers."

Lauren Ephrat
Lauren Ephrat
Founder, Dogistry

"My confidence changed completely. I now get what makes a pitch magnetic. It's emotional logic, not just numbers. I walked away genuinely excited to pitch."

Confidence transformed
Albert Swatner
Albert Swatner
Founder, SWAY Water

"That presentation was memorable, clear, and something I never could have created on my own. The experience fundamentally changed how I communicate."

Transformed how he communicates
Martin Martinez
Martin Martinez
Exec. Director, Founder Institute TX

"Lyn has been one of the most impactful mentors we've ever had. His storytelling sessions have fundamentally changed how our founders pitch, position, and think about their companies."

Nearly a decade of partnership
Qualification

This Engagement Is Not for Everyone

It's designed for a specific type of founder. Here's how to know if it's a fit.

This is for you if...

  • You've raised six figures and are preparing to raise $1M to $10M
  • You're preparing for a pitch event, demo day, or investor meetings
  • Investors or mentors have told you your story needs work
  • You have upcoming press, keynote, or interview opportunities
  • You're generating revenue and know your story is the bottleneck to growth
  • You know story matters but you can't get it right on your own

This isn't for you if...

  • You're pre-revenue and still validating your idea
  • You're looking for a templated, DIY solution
  • You're not willing to invest time in the interview and discovery process
  • You don't believe your personal story matters for business outcomes
  • You're not ready to start in the next 90 days
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How It Works

From First Call to Finished Story Assets

A clear, collaborative process. No guesswork, no fluff.

1

Strategy Call

We talk about your business, your goals, and whether this engagement is the right fit. No pressure. Just clarity.

2

Deep-Dive Discovery (Week 1)

Interviews, timeline mapping, and backstory work to uncover the raw material of your story. The moments, metrics, and meaning.

3

Story Creation (Weeks 2-3)

Your Long-Format Founder Story is crafted. The strategic blueprint that captures your authentic voice and emotional arc.

4

Activation & Application (Weeks 4-5)

Your story is adapted into bios, scripts, media outlines, and guidelines. Everything you need to show up consistently.

5

Final Delivery

You receive your complete suite of 12 story assets, ready to deploy across pitches, press, social media, and your website.

FAQ

Common Questions

How much time do I need to commit each week?
Expect 2–3 hours per week across interviews, review, and feedback. The heavy lifting — writing, structuring, and crafting — is done for you.
What if I'm not a "natural storyteller"?
That's exactly why this engagement exists. You don't need to be a storyteller. You need to have a story worth telling. The process extracts it from you through guided interviews and collaboration.
Is this just for raising capital?
No. While many clients use this to prepare for investor pitches and fundraising, the story assets work across sales, press, recruiting, brand positioning, and speaking opportunities. A compelling story is going to help you across every business function.
What industries do you work with?
Tech, SaaS, consumer packaged goods (CPG), services, and more. The common thread is founders who need to articulate their story clearly to drive business outcomes.
What makes this different from hiring a copywriter?
A copywriter guesses at your voice. I extract it. This process is built from 18+ years of real founder interviews, real pitches, and real outcomes. You get a done-for-you engagement, not a writing assignment. I take that story that's in your head and put it on paper.
What's the investment?
This is a premium, done-for-you engagement. Investment details and payment options are discussed on the strategy call once we've determined it's the right fit.
How is this different from hiring a marketing agency for brand identity?
A marketing agency builds your brand from the outside in — logo, colors, tagline, positioning language. That's important work, but it doesn't answer the question investors and customers actually ask: Why should I care about this person?

The Founder Story Intensive builds from the inside out. I extract the real story — the decisions, turning points, and convictions that shaped your path — and structure it into a narrative that makes people feel something. That narrative becomes the foundation for everything: your pitch, your website, your bios, your media presence, your brand voice.

An agency gives you a brand identity. I give you the story underneath it — the one that makes the brand actually mean something. Many founders do both, but the story comes first. Without it, the brand is a shell.
Let's Talk

The Difference Between Interest and Investment Is Your Story

You already have the experience. You already have a story worth telling. Let's build it into the most powerful asset in your founder toolkit.

Book a strategy call to see if this engagement is the right fit. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about your business and your goals.

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This is hands-on work, so I only take on a few founders at a time.