Complexity, synthesized.
Value, verbalized.
Confidence, delivered.
Who
Best Foot is a Seattle-based executive communications studio that serves business leaders as they pitch investors, raise funds, herald invention, and message the masses.
What
Our highest-impact work lives at the intersection of verbs and visuals: pitch decks, executive presentations, and other market-facing communications of consequence.
For Whom
We put words in the mouths of sleep-deprived founders, venture capitalists, biotech brainiacs, and others charged with steering complex companies through complicated times.
“Unanimous five-star ratings from the exec team.”
Ben Chatraw - Former CEO, North Avenue Capital
“The most incredible writer I’ve worked with.”
Sonny Vu - Former CEO, Arevo & Former CTO, Fossil Group
“I got the chills.”
Gary Malcolm - Founder, My1Person
“You make him look good.”
Wife of Tech Executive
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Shelby Burford, Principal
The Seattle Times once printed, “Knowing Shelby Burford is like knowing Forrest Gump. The stories never stop.” Through communications strategy, ghostwriting, and presentation design, he helps others tell stories that convey meaning and close deals. Shelby has cheered along as business leaders at Microsoft, Elemental Machines, Arevo, Bitome, Global Gene Corp, Axon, Delilah, Pictory.ai, Media+, North Avenue Capital, Veritex Bank, TechU Ventures, and others put their best feet forward.