Welcome to our new series “LITE Talks – Ideas that spark LITE,” where we share expert insights in Leadership, Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship. From startup strategy to emotional intelligence, each talk delivers real-world wisdom from experienced founders, builders, and thought leaders—designed to inspire and empower the next generation of changemakers.

As the founder and pitch coach at Pitch Guide, Haje helps startups refine their pitches and connect with investors. With over 5 years of experience in this role, Haje has seen the startup ecosystem from multiple angles, having been a founder, director of portfolio at a venture capital firm, and reporter at TechCrunch. He is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to communicate their vision effectively and confidently.