Host of the Finjan Show, Faris Alami offers expert insight into what judges and investors look for when evaluating project pitches or presentations, sharing the essential questions they ask themselves—such as "Do I like this person?" and "Can I trust them?"—along with practical advice on building credibility and connecting with an audience through storytelling, authenticity, and evidence-based claims. This episode draws on Faris's experience judging thousands of presentations and highlights the importance of understanding a judge's perspective to present ideas in the most compelling way.