About Me

Saba is the CEO and Founder of Favs, a social network based out of LA. He is also partner for Rising Stars, a pre-seed, pre-accelerator fund, investing in founders across the U.S.

Previously he was head of startup pipeline at Techstars, where he saw more pitch-decks than anyone else in the world. Prior to Techstars, Saba was on the founding team of Evolve, the worlds first dating CRM, that went on to be acquired by Hubspot.

Saba was an advisor for a number of startups that are now some of the world’s best in their field: BankNovo, GlossGenius, SparkCharge, Lorem, and an investor in many startups such as Sandhill Markets, Pair Eyewear, Journey, Collective, OPEN, Prosal, Unwire, and more.

Saba is also a public speaker, often delivering keynotes on pitching, growth and fundraising. Saba is also often called upon as a judge at pitch competitions such as Web Summit. In September 2021, Saba was a featured speaker TechCrunch Disrupt on the topic of pitch-decks.

He is also the creator of the Startup Starter Pack, and ClearPitch42, and ultimate elevator pitch template, that startups and organizations use around the world to help founders tell their story.

If you’re interested to learn from Saba, on pitching a product, crafting a narrative, finding your why, investor relations, or fundraising, you can book time with him here on Intro

Saba is an alumnus of Stanford (focus on Global Management), and Deakin University in Australia, at which he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Communication.
I believe that the future of technology should be for human empowerment and enjoyment, not replacement. Tools and software that help people work smarter, collaborate, connect deeper, build wealth, feel better, and live happier.
Collaboration Software, Productivity Apps, Dev Tools, Gig Economy, Freelancer Solutions, Social Media, CRM's, Event Tech, Fintech / DeFi, EdTech, Wellness, Mental Health, Media, Sports, Gaming,

Workshops and Speaking Engagements

Over the last six years I have run various workshops online and in person, for accelerators to alumni networks of founders. Here are just some of the most popular ones:

Personal Branding: How to Find Your Voice
ClearPitch: Basics of Building Your Pitch-Deck
Gross Marketing: Growth Hacking for Your Startup
Coast to Growth: Fundamentals of Fundraising
On Fleet: Building Your Brand, Pipeline & Network Using Twitter
Techstars: How The Worldwide Network Can Help Your Startup

And one for high-school and college students:

How I Got The Best Job In The World:
A Talk on Education and Doing What You Love

“Saba knows how to work the room. His experience in controlling an audience, no matter how big or loud, is second to none.””

— Daizy Maan, SPARK Deakin Program Director

more shoutouts

FAQs

Can you fund me?
If you’re underrepresented, then perhaps through Rising Stars.
Any tips in applying to Techstars?
Here are some quick-tips.
Any tips for my upcoming interview?
Sure, check this out.
Do you know any investors?
Check out this massive list.
What I look for in founders?
These eight traits.
What should I put in my pitch-deck?
Here is a template I made.
Do you have any book recommendations?
Yes, these 11.
Can I pitch you?
Sure, fill out my contact form and use my ClearPitch42 format.
What do to think of my idea?
Your idea is not your business.
Can I add you to my investor updates?
Let’s chat first, but use Paperstreet for bonus points.
Can you help me find a co-founder?
Not directly. This blog may help.
Do you do consulting?
What you need help with?
Want to say thank you?
Buy me a matcha