<p>When you are working on a technical or scientific innovation, pitching a specialized VC firm may seem like the light at the end of the tunnel. Finally, someone who will get it. Or… will they?</p><p>Today’s guest, Steve Molino, is Principal at Synthesis Capital based in New Jersey. And today’s episode asks: <em>How can founders with complex tech craft pitch decks that help them get there, past the initial interest?</em> Ironically, having cutting-edge technology may make it harder, not easier.</p><p>Steve Molino works across food tech and biotech. Previously, he led investment activity at Clear Current Capital as Partner and Head of Investments. He focused on early-stage investments and now covers Series A, B, or later.</p><p>You are listening to Scaling Nerds, the podcast covering all things communications for science and tech founders. </p><p><br></p><p>Links</p><p>Connect with Steve Molino:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmolino/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmolino/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out Synthesis </p><p><a href="https://synthesis.capital/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://synthesis.capital/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmidt-marina/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmidt-marina/⁠</a></p><p>[email protected]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p>Granola AI </p><p>Slidebean</p><p>Slidesgo</p><p>Canva</p><p><br></p>