pitching pro: 10 non-obvious red flags to avoid when seeking investment | jason della rocca

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Page 1: Pitching Pro: 10 Non-Obvious Red Flags to Avoid When Seeking Investment | Jason Della Rocca
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#1 – You suck at pitching.

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#1.5 – No, really, you suck hard at pitching!

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#2 – Pitching problems instead of opportunities.

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#3 – No clear articulation of what the hell you are pitching!

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#4 – Confused between pitching a product vs a

company.

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#5 – Pitching passion with no sacrifice or commitment

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#6 – Having a completely internal focus with no external

perspective (no insight).

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#7 – Not having the right team composition.

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#8 – No roadmap or long-term vision.

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#9 – No traction.

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#10 - No clear ask.

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