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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