Stop Pitching, Start Closing: The Must-Have Skill for All Dealmakers

In this Startups Magazine article, Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, co-founder of Wocstar Fund, shares a powerful message for founders and investors alike: it’s time to stop endlessly pitching and start learning how to close deals. Drawing from her experience as a venture investor and entrepreneur, Gayle emphasizes that the ability to close—whether it’s securing funding, partnerships, or clients—is a critical skill that too often gets overlooked. Through Wocstar Academy, she’s helping founders strengthen this muscle with real-world strategies, confidence-building, and an unapologetic focus on execution over performance.

Read the full article here.