Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2015

The average length of a funding pitch to Angel investors is ten minutes. The biggest complaint I hear from investors is that startup founders often talk way too long, and neglect to cover the most relevant points. If you start by pitching your extended life story, that’s the wrong point. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2011

The average length of a funding pitch to angel investors is ten minutes. The biggest complaint I hear from investors is that startup founders often talk way too long, and neglect to cover the most relevant points. If you start by pitching your extended life story, that’s the wrong point.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Here are some key ways that personal stories can raise your message above the standard sales pitch: Show that you are authentic and deserve their trust. Investors tell me that they invest in people, more than products. Your audience will not only remember these, but will assign them a large positive value.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Last October, Colacurcio won season two of GeekWire’s Elevator Pitch (literally given in the 32-second elevator ride of Seattle’s Smith Tower); her pitch also won the Geek’s Choice award after live voting by the audience in the Summit app. What has the startup experience taught you about life?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

The reality is, the vast majority of real startups are driven by people who know their market from experience and who are ready to bet the farm on it! ” Students and newbies need market research, while the vast majority of real startups are driven by people who know their market from experience and are ready to bet the farm on it.

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

A fter years of talking with many of you in the Israeli startup industry, investors and entrepreneurs alike, I was invited to present some tips for entrepreneurs at the Launch48 conference in London this weekend. The talk was titled “Tips to make your startup attractive for investors&#. View more presentations from Eze Vidra.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

That’s over half a million new startups every month, all fighting for customers’ attention. One of the most important components of your digital marketing strategy is to find the right target audience. Sign up for their mailing list, get into their funnel, and buy their product. Target the Right People.

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Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I know what it’s like to pitch to investors—both angels and venture capitalists. I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology startups. Sometimes you only get 10 minutes to pitch your business opportunity to the investors (or less in some cases). Begin your pitch with a compelling story.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2012

He defines the elevator pitch, video pitch, executive summary, PowerPoint presentation, and business plan as different forms. After pitching, give those investors a copy of your executive summary. Expect lots of questions from your investor audience. Which customers will buy how much of your product.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Crowdfunding can be an effective way for startups and entrepreneurs to raise funds and to test the market for new ideas, but there are a few secrets to organizing a successful crowdfunding campaign that every business should know. Campaign videos allow you to speak directly with your audience and connect with them emotionally.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2012

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. Keep in touch with your audience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2011

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. Keep in touch with your audience.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

A great elevator speech will spark interest in your business and hopefully lead to a deeper conversation. Elevator speeches are a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. What’s the difference between an elevator pitch and an elevator speech? An elevator speech is always delivered verbally—it is a speech, after all.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2010

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. Keep in touch with your audience.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Money seems to disappear at a startup once it hits the bank. Cash flow issues, the type where a company is bringing in plenty of revenue but is struggling to meet expenses can be really challenging for startups. Running a lean startup takes major budgeting skills. Market research. Identify success stories. What changed?

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Gust

JULY 22, 2012

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. Keep in touch with your audience.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2016

If you find that you are getting mostly No answers when you pitch your business idea, see if you can get some honest feedback from those who have been successful. Is your elevator pitch lack luster? Take a hard look at your presentation, your business plan, and your elevator pitch. Do you need more work experience?

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Austin Startup

APRIL 15, 2017

Follow these tips to make sure your event runs smoothly and your startups look their best! Here are the instructions that I send to the people who are pitching: Be visual. Your audience is broad including consumers, entrepreneurs, investors and press. End with an ask of the audience. How can they help you?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The biggest challenge for every entrepreneur and every startup today is to get noticed and remembered in today’s information overload. Every one of these probably has a unique story, but in my years as a startup advisor I only remember hearing a few who capitalized on their story. Every story needs a main character.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 18, 2016

This simple fact led Michael Preysman to create Everlane , an online retail startup that intended to sell “Barney’s quality at one-third the price.” Almost every product page on Everlane’s site includes an infographic similar to the one used at launch: Image credit: Everlane. Think of it as a visual elevator pitch.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Your audience is now hooked and asking, “Why and how did they get banned?”. Steve shared something unusual and unexpected in eight seconds that grabbed his audience’s attention. Look at your product or service as if it were a movie. Develop that eight-second “ elevator pitch ” that grabs clients by the lapels.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2010

I’ve written about the “elevator” pitch before. My partner was in product management at Demand Media. We know that their model works for a certain type of content but we believe we can build higher value sites where we can sell premium advertising and target niche audiences. I also did a very short video on the topic. [if

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Tips on how to crush it at the Capital Factory ATX Startup Crawl, whether you’re a job seeker or entrepreneur… told with memes. The ATX Startup Crawl is the grand finale of the annual four-day long Austin Startup Week, which supports startups and showcases Austin’s business ecosystem for job seekers and entrepreneurs.

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Brandanew

APRIL 18, 2016

Content Marketing can be a total failure, if you create tons of content, but attract an audience that’s not going to eventually buy from you. Create content that attracts your specific audience. Be able to personalize your content according to the real needs of your audience. Ruby wants to have children later.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2010

The average length of a funding pitch to investors is ten minutes. I was recently a judge at a local event where the time limit for each startup was two minutes. Yet a big complaint I hear from investors is that startup founders often waste their time and forget to get to the point. Research your audience before presenting.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2016

When my fellow E-Scholars and I were preparing our elevator pitches for a competition, many of my classmates found themselves unprepared, with their pitches choppy and unmemorized. Where I choose to headquarter my business, where I source my product, what market I target—all of these questions were answered by my travels.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 27, 2014

When composing this section of your business plan, focus on the highlights: who you are as the founder and owner, other prominent team members, your product or service, and why it is unique. Who is your intended audience? Developing a business plan that suits your purposes means tailoring a subject to your audience.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2011

4:00pm-10:00pm ATX Startup Crawl. Lean Startup SXSW. 3:30pm Joshua Baer - 5 Secrets to a Killer Elevator Pitch. 9:00pm 500 Startups Afterparty. Lean Startup SXSW. 3:30pm Joshua Baer - 5 Secrets to a Killer Elevator Pitch. 9:00pm 500 Startups Afterparty. 6:00pm-10:00pm Ignite SXSW.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

While our data does apply to a US audience, the reasons for starting a business really aren’t going to be that different, whether you’re in Canada or South Africa. If you’re working from home and not seeing clients, you may find your startup costs are limited to marketing, stationery and legal. Startup costs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Choose your specific calling and then market your skills to that niche audience. How to identfy your brand's audience, and more! How to identfy your brand's audience, and more! Perceived value is the amount that a customer thinks a service (or product) is worth. Write copy with your target audience in mind.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Creating a startup from scratch can be a daunting endeavor. Like any project, a lot of planning, attention to detail and effort must go into it, otherwise you may risk rolling out a flop of a product. Other benefits include: Identifying and navigating the strengths and weaknesses of your product. Revenue streams.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 4, 2023

19:43] So pretend you are speaking to a group of CMOs in an audience only today and somebody said, what do you think is the biggest challenge for most CMOs today? We have the, again, all the DNA as you said, of startup culture, right? How are you building your audiences? (12:59): What would your answer be? [22:44]

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

19:43] So pretend you are speaking to a group of CMOs in an audience only today and somebody said, what do you think is the biggest challenge for most CMOs today? We have the, again, all the DNA, as you said of a startup culture, right? How are you building your audiences? (12:33): What would your answer be? [22:44]

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BeyondVC

NOVEMBER 29, 2005

As I started to think more about it, I thought it would be helpful to share some of my thoughts on how to make the first VC pitch a better experience for all participants. Be flexible: Have an agenda but listen to and know your audience. Meetings have a rhythm so be in sych with your audience.

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Up and Running

JUNE 30, 2014

It will come as no surprise to learn that the majority of startups fail. With three quarters of venture-funded startups failing to succeed, how can you make sure that your new business won’t be one of them? What need does your startup address? Here are 25 tips to help you land in the lucky 25 percent: 1. Know your purpose.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 12, 2010

He cofounded the popular web application framework company Ext JS (now Sencha) and now spends his days building products for iPhone and iPad. Today I have a functional product that’s well on the path to version 1.0 and an investor pitch that I’ll be presenting in front of 150 people on Thursday. How did that happen?

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 6 reasons your startup pitch stinks and how to fix it – [link]. Good reminder about the mechanics of a solid elevator pitch … Pyramid Pitching – [link].

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