Business Strategy. Pitch Mastery. Funding Confidence.

Live workshops, 1:1 coaching, and personalized strategy plans for entrepreneurs ready to level up and take control of their future.

ABOUT

Business Growth Starts With a Strategy You Can Execute Today.

I empower employed-preneurs to create, multiply, and preserve their resources for generational wealth. Workshops and coaching for entrepreneurs, pitch competitors, founders, and employed-preneurs who want more control over their future.

WHY WORK WITH KEVIN

Kevin Davenport is an award-winning strategist, multi-time pitch competition winner, bestselling author, and business growth consultant for some of Chicago's most prestigious programs. He’s trained thousands of entrepreneurs, won over $33,500 in pitch funding, and built multiple organizations from idea to implementation.

Credentials to highlight:

Founder & CEO of The Ideal Candidate
Venture Capital Certified
Past CDFI Loan Underwriter
3× Published Author
National speaker
Consultant & business coach to universities, small businesses, and accelerators

Workshop 1: THE EMPLOYED-PRENEUR

A powerful, realistic workshop for professionals building a business while working a full-time job.

This training covers:

How to build and scale a side business without raising red flags at work
Time management systems that maximize nights & weekends
How to operate stealthily and professionally until you’re ready to hire yourself
Protecting your job while growing your business
When to stay, when to grow, and when to transition out

This is the workshop corporate professionals have been waiting for.

Workshop 2: I WILL GET FUNDED

Demystifying angel funding, VC logic, bank underwriting, and the AI prompt on how to see you are to get VC funding and how much debt financing you qualify for.

This training covers:

How banks, VCs, angels, and lenders actually make funding decisions
What makes a business “fundable” — regardless of size or stage
How to prepare a lender-ready or investor-ready package
The difference between debt, equity, grants, and revenue financing
How underwriters evaluate risk, cash flow, creditworthiness, and character
When NOT to take funding — and red flags to watch for

Workshop 3: I WIN PITCH COMPETITIONS

Learn the exact pitch framework Kevin used to win $33,500+.
Perfect for founders competing locally or nationally.

This training covers:

The exact pitch framework Kevin used to win $33,500+ in competitions
How to tell a compelling business story that captures judges instantly
The 12 critical slides every winning pitch deck must include
How to present financials in a way that feels credible (even if you’re early-stage)
Judge psychology — what they look for, what they reward, and what they ignore
The performance side: voice, confidence, timing, and presence

Workshop 4: THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Teach entrepreneurs how to position themselves as the “go-to” expert online, in media, and on stage.

This training covers:

How to clearly define your niche — and claim authority in it
How to build a powerful personal brand on LinkedIn that attracts opportunities
How to position yourself as the “go-to” expert people trust
Networking strategies that don’t feel forced or salesy
How to package yourself for speaking, consulting, or training opportunities

Workshop 5: THE FAMILY BANK BLUEPRINT

A transformational workshop that teaches entrepreneurs, parents, and professionals how to build wealth from the inside out — by creating their own family banking system.
This session includes Kevin’s book Bank On Your Bloodline, giving participants a written blueprint to begin their journey immediately.

This training covers: