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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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How to Pitch to Investors in 10 Minutes and Get Funded

Up and Running

I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology startups. This will engage your audience right out of the gate. If you can relate your story to your audience, even better! Your target market. Customer acquisition: Marketing and sales strategy. Image via WOCinTechChat.

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How to Write a Business Plan for Raising Venture Capital

Growthink Blog

This article provides advice on how to position each section of the business plan for an investor audience. Demonstrate your team’s unique unfair competitive advantage, whether it is technology, stellar management team, or key partnerships. Cite credible sources when describing the size and growth of your market.

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How to pitch to investors in 10 minutes and get funded

Up and Running

I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology start-ups. This will engage your audience right out of the gate. And if you can relate your story to your audience, even better! Be realistic about who you’re building your product for and break out your market into TAM, SAM and SOM.

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How to Write a Business Plan for an Outpatient Medical Practice

Up and Running

Ultimately, no matter which type of business plan fits your practice’s needs the best, remember: keep it short, know your audience, and don’t be intimidated. If you’ve never written a business plan before, Bplans also offers a library of sample medical business plans that you can review or even download to use as a model. Be specific.

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What Is a Business Plan?

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Your marketing plan. In all cases, the most important element of business planning is the review schedule —set specific times to review your progress toward your goals. Specifically, it’s the time to review your progress on milestones and to compare your actuals against your financial projections. A company overview.

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Webinar Recap: 14 Tips on How to Pitch and Get Funded

Up and Running

As the former co-founder and CEO of two technology companies, Caroline has experienced both start-up failures and successes, and has raised close to $1 million in investment capital. In the purpose of the pitch, you really want your audience, whoever it might be that you’re pitching to, to look like this cute little frog.