Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Gust

OCTOBER 11, 2011

An “ elevator pitch ” is a concise, well-practiced description of your startup and your plan, delivered with conviction and enthusiasm, that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. A good elevator pitch is not just for an elevator discussion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2013

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Work on your elevator pitch.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

As Transamerica’s youngest-ever partner, I’ve examined, modeled, and invested in several thousand companies. Understand the problem you’re solving, recognize your market size, and identify the most effective channels to that market. Perfect your elevator pitch and get it out there. Focus on developing your idea.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2014

A valid milestone might be closing a specific big-name customer or channel, such as Walmart, or it might mean getting your first 100,000 social-media followers, by a given target date. The other alternative is to find a strategic partner who knows the space well and will benefit from your solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2018

A valid milestone might be closing a specific big-name customer or channel, such as Walmart, or it might mean getting your first 100,000 social-media followers, by a given target date. The other alternative is to find a strategic partner who knows the space well and will benefit from your solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2012

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Work on your elevator pitch.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

But even Harry might not realize the professional benefits other social media channels offer. They may be the most fun, but finding and connecting with potential business partners, reaching out to customers and attracting a global audience are all possible with YouTube. Video lets viewers see who you are and learn what you know.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2016

A valid milestone might be closing a specific big-name customer or channel, such as Walmart, or it might mean getting your first 100,000 social-media followers, by a given target date. The other alternative is to find a strategic partner who knows the space well and will benefit from your solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2015

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

But finding natural ways to pitch your startup may still seem like the most daunting task you’ve faced yet. Your elevator pitch, for all that it can be perfected, can come off as rehearsed, and too straightforward, or too brief. Don’t discuss your bonding or dive deep into individual marketing channels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your domain. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Up and Running

APRIL 5, 2016

Think of your story as though it’s an elevator pitch; it has to be succinct, memorable, and deliverable in a few sentences or a short conversation. Partner with your local Chamber of Commerce and hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony. If you plan on offering giveaways, consider partnering with other local businesses.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Now, there may be a point in your business career that you will need to deliver a formal business plan to a bank, investors, or other business partners. But, until that point, I recommend that you start your planning with a simpler process— a pitch —that will help you develop your business strategy. Do you have a single storefront?

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

If working with a partner, have them create their own individual lean canvas and compare and contrast afterwards. High-level concept – Create an “elevator pitch” summarizing the purpose and innovativeness of your product. You want to initially keep it as simple as possible (without leaving out anything important).

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Up and Running

JULY 23, 2015

See Also The 7 Key Components of a Perfect Elevator Pitch [with Infographic]. I’d recommend that the business develop a core group of customers that can make referrals; referrals are strong leads,” says Tim Shoemaker, who heads up Channel Sales here at Palo Alto Software. “I’d Leverage your existing network.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

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mashable.com

MARCH 24, 2011

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Sean and Shawn from Napster met in an IRC channel. link] Finding the Right Partners for your New Business « Businessexy [.] Fortunately, there are a number of examples of successful founding teams that met outside of school. Chad and Steve from YouTube met while working at PayPal. Cisco was a husband and wife team.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Elevator Pitches. Mark Suster GRP Partners Advice. Philippe Botteri, Bessemer Venture Partners. Their Partners all come from industry, where each has held senior level executive positions delivering industry-leading products. Lodestone Innovation Partners (IP) Ltd are spin-out specialists. accel partners.

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