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Jennifer Vasilache

STRATEGY

Global Brand Consultant
Expert Semiotician
Certified Business Coach

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Kimberly de Braconier

CREATIVE

Art Director
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Entrepreneur

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We help founders, startups, and innovation teams turn great ideas into stories that open doors.

Startups are always in motion:
build, pitch, fundraise, tweak, repeat.

But too often, what holds them back isn't the doing, it’s the telling.
 
The ability to clearly explain the value, the vision, the unique opportunity in a way that shows investors and partners exactly why it’s worth their attention... and their backing.

We’ve seen too many brilliant ideas fall flat because the story in the pitch lacked clarity, structure, or the kind of hook that makes decision-makers tick.

That’s why we created Eight Seconds.

Our expertise serves real needs.

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We bring together strategy, design, semiotics, and entrepreneurial experience. We also partner with trusted experts in finance, tech, law, and public speaking.

We’re not
one-size-fits-all.

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We don’t do buzzwords, washy statements, or generic templates. Every pitch is tailored to its owner and relevant to the decision-makers to convince.

Our approach is story-led.

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We believe stories win where data or specs alone can’t. Everything starts with the founders, their idea, their work, their passion. That’s where the gold is.

We create pitch decks for the founders with big ambition and tight timelines.
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For the ones raising their first round (or their next) while juggling shifting priorities, tight timelines, and high expectations.

Our approach is not about plug-and-play templates that miss the mark.
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It’s built on human insight, creative strategy, and a deep understanding of investor mindset.

We’re built to open the doors that talent alone can’t.
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We ground every pitch in strategy, story, and design, and proudly collaborate with trusted experts in finance, tech, and public speaking.

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Just like the opening moments of a pitch.
We build for that window.

JEN & KIM

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As for our name, it comes from rodeo.

Eight seconds is the time a rider has to hold on to the bull to qualify and stay in the running. It’s short, high-stakes, and what it takes to level up.
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