Prior to Your Pitch - 4 things to consider before presenting your #Startups to Investors

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PitchFour things to consider before presenting your startup to investors

prior to the

BIG pitchcoming up, do you?

So, you got a

4 tips:Let us help you prepare for it by sharing these

noun. an argument or other persuasion used in selling.

Apitchconsists of

four main parts.

The 4th one not so much.

Three of which you can control.

one

you.Let’s start by

focusing on

Attirewhat is your

projecting?

formal cool & casualOR

impressionwhat is their first

when meeting you?

laid back professionalOR

Commitmentwhat is YOUR

TO YOUR BUSINESS VENTURE?

part-time hobby

no turning back

OR

“Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.”

- Guy Kawasaki

two

ideaNow about your

Market?HOW LARGE IS THE POTENTIAL

niche market

global domination

OR

- Seth Godin

is not“Everyone

Remember that:

your customer.”

Scalehow fast can you

your business?

$5M

$4M

$3M

$2M

$1M

$0

slow and steady

fast and furious

OR

Impactwhat lasting

will you make?

that was entertaining

a game changer

OR

three

Now, let’s tackle your

slidedeck.

contenthow is your

currently laid out?

confusing conciseOR

designhow is your

looking?

boring boldOR

Deliveryhow is your

of the pitch?

monotone enthusiasticOR

“your presentation can

your business.”make or break

- Cory Jim

four

Last, but not least, your

Which you can’t 100% control (unless, of course, it is your event).

audience.

could they be? was invited? are the angels? can help you? might you meet? is in charge? has your money?

who…

closed off open and eager

OR

hecklerswho could be the

in the room?

Boo!

you suck!

complainers supportersOR

investorswhat type of

could they possibly be?

friends and family

big venture funds

OR

ideaYou deck audience

Recap:

as a person and it’s potential clean & concise energy & engagement+ + +

“ investors don’t need you.

You need them.”Remember:

- Yancey Unequivocally

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