Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

Thus the top priority of every entrepreneur who wants funding should be to build and highlight their “dream team” of co-founders, executives and advisers, to attract the biggest and best investors. There is a common belief in the angel and venture capital community that you put your money on the best team, rather than the best idea.

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Gust

JULY 23, 2014

So even if my own mother asked me to meet with you, and you were pitching me a biotech opportunity for a $10 million investment at a $90 million valuation, I might take the meeting, but it wouldn’t be particularly useful for either of us. Now comes the really tricky part: getting me to review all that stuff you just neatly uploaded.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

Yet there are clearly some positive steps I can recommend for getting you (and him) over the bridge: Find a co-founder who has been there and done that. Finally, implementation requires a commitment of real money and other resources that can’t be written off so easily as an idea ahead of it’s time.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 2, 2018

Whether it’s a thirty-page business plan, a ten-page pitch deck, a five-minute presentation, a one-page executive summary or a twenty-second elevator pitch, your primary goal is to answer the question, “What does your company do?”

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2011

They call it the elevator speech, or elevator pitch, and it’s a good exercise. I was there last Thursday to hear these two pitches , two of the best from 16 one-minute pitches at the University of Oregon’s New Venture Championship. Tweet Could you describe your company in 60 seconds? About the Author.

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VC Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2013

With my own eyes, I’ve seen the average Israeli upstart at a conference go up to Yossi Vardi direct, deliver a 60 second elevator pitch, and ask for his number to follow up. With special thanks too from Stevan Litobac, Co-Founder & Head of Product. . Chutzpah and fearlessness in Israel is on overdrive. The legacy.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Prior to joining Syndio, Colacurcio co-founded Smartsheet.com , a work collaboration tool for companies of all sizes. Maria Colacurcio giving her winning pitch for Syndio in Seattle last fall. She is passionate about issues surrounding equal pay, employee wellness, and equity at work.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 25, 2017

Here is the most recent version of an all too common email inquiry from a startup founder. I'm working on a start up idea in the XXX market with my partner and we are currently looking for full stack developer to join us as a technical co-founder. Homework I don't think that this founder has looked at my blog or my background.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

by Tom Larkin, cofounder and CEO of Social Rebate. It may sound obvious, but I can’t tell you how many pitch meetings I’ve sat through in which the entrepreneur hadn’t done their homework on me or my areas of interest/expertise. Perfect your elevator pitch and get it out there. Focus on developing your idea.

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David had enjoyed all the elements of success, but found he was completely unfulfilled and unhappy.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

by Jason Mendelson and Brad Feld, co-authors of “ Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist “ So, you’ve got a brilliant idea and you’re ready to launch a company. Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson are cofounders of Foundry Group, a Boulder, Colorado–based venture capital fund.

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Many cups of coffee and pizzas later, the weekend culminates in a round of presentations from the teams, which clearly articulate the startup’s pitch: problem, market, solution, team, etc. Very cool concept and I want to thank the founder Adil Mohammed for inviting me to take part in it. Sell your team, not your advisors.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2012

For example, the ‘Visa Elevator Pitch’ will only accept video entries, whilst you have to be a country-based business to be eligible for the ‘House to Home’ competition. It is important for start-ups to know the particular criteria necessary for applications.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 12, 2012

“Imagine an elevator pitch where you could pull out your iPhone and show a potential client or funder a simulation that looks just like the app you want to create,” says Emmet B. . Keeffe III, CEO and co-founder of El Segundo, California-based iRise.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 12, 2010

We asked him to tell about the Venture Forth program and his preparation for pitching. He cofounded the popular web application framework company Ext JS (now Sencha) and now spends his days building products for iPhone and iPad. Without that impetus, I would never have spent the time to develop an elevator pitch.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

The program will take the concept of the ‘elevator pitch’ pretty literally, and will see Asia-based entrepreneurs a chance to ride an elevator with one of four ‘Angels’ and make a 30-second business pitch. The programme is more than just a reality TV show. “ Angel’s Gate builds that bridge.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 11, 2012

This isn’t some robotic elevator pitch, but a natural and clear vision that’s typically very product-centric. The best entrepreneurs are acutely aware of their shortcomings and build an ecosystem of great people (including co-founders, employees, mentors, and investors) to fill in the holes.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Jason Freedman is the co-founder of 42Floors , making it easy for everyone to rent office space. Not only did I not know many investors, I also didn’t really know how to pitch them. I went to conferences, meet-ups, pitch competitions. Every investor was an opportunity for an 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. 9 Things That Take a Pitch from Good to Great. The Elevator Pitch .

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series returns this week with the Co-Founders of Blended Sense : Abigail Rose , Albert Baez and Georgina Elizondo. link] Can y’all give us the elevator pitch for Blended Sense? Having a digital presence is key if you want your business to stay relevant.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2019

I am starting by seeking out opportunities with organizations and professionals that want to create an elevator pitch, get public speaking coaching, want to edit or create their mission statements, and more. I am the Co-Founder & Business and Marketing Director at RAERE. Thanks to Aqsa T., Brandnic LLC ! #7-

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series continues this week with the CEO and Co-Founder of Zirtue : Dennis Cail. link] Can you introduce yourself & give us your elevator pitch? As a startup founder, what problems or pain points are you struggling with?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2010

I’ve written about the “elevator” pitch before. They have a ritual that every time a new visitor comes to Boulder they walk them around to meet each startup and each one has to give their exact same practiced 60-second pitch. So my list for you is: Develop your 60-second pitch. Even if you’re a more accomplished company.

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Austin Startup

JULY 13, 2011

Today we have a Q&A with company co-founder and CEO Scott Johnson. Give us the elevator pitch for CopperEgg. You probably heard the news yesterday about CopperEgg in either the Statesman, InfoWorld, or ReadWriteWeb. In a nutshell, what does the company do?

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 10, 2011

Today’s Q&A Wednesday is with Tina Cannon, co-founder of Booqoos. Give us the elevator pitch for you company? Booqoos is a next-generation online discount marketplace that simplifies the discounting process for local small- and medium-sized businesses.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Tech Gadgets Mobile Enterprise GreenTech CrunchBase TechCrunch TV Disrupt SF More TechCrunch TV Beta Invites Crunchies Elevator Pitches Gillmor Gang Podcasts TechCrunch Europe TechCrunch Trends TechCrunch France TechCrunch Japan Whats Hot: Android Apple Facebook Google Microsoft Twitter Yahoo Zynga Subscribe: From Nothing To Something.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series continues this week with the Co-Founder and CEO of Homads : Vi Nguyen. link] Can you introduce yourself and give us your elevator pitch? I’m Vi Nguyen, one of the co-founders and CEO of Homads. What challenges have you been facing lately?

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cdixon.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Even if your idea gets in the wrong hands, they will probably just get the high level “elevator pitch” which isn’t worth much anyways. Finding cofounders is a biggy, and because 99.9% Dividing equity between founders » Home. of the effort will come in refining the concept into a product or service.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 24, 2019

Capital Factory’s Saturday Startup Spotlight series continues this week with the founders of ListingSpark : Brett Appolito and Travis Carona. We stepped into the world of home selling and discussed their experiences as founders of a company that’s re-shaping the real estate market.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 15, 2018

Central Texas founders and investors will want to catch the ACE opening session at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 19. The first-ever Austin Cannabis Entrepreneur (ACE) Conference comes to the Hyatt Regency on April 19–20, bringing two days of content focused on startup opportunities in this fast-growing market.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 29, 2017

Allen Tsai, co-founder of Tastebud, had about 5 minutes notice for his 5 minute demo with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple. Allen Tsai , co-founder of Tastebud , didn’t know who was coming to Capital Factory on Friday, but he still arrived around 7 am to make sure he was first in line to find out.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

I’m Hannah, founder and CEO at Babbler. We knew we would solve the problem faster by having access to the Techstars network and accelerator program (5000+ founders, mentors and investors worldwide) Learn how to scale our business and automate sales and csm by exporting our SaaS in a foreign and huge market: the US.

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Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2013

Below are some examples of relevant Meetups that are perfect for finding a partner: London Co-Founder Club. Create an elevator pitch for yourself that is no longer than 20 seconds and highlights who you are and what you do. NYC Business Networking Events. Berlin Startup Culture. Explore Your Own network.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 17, 2010

Give us the elevator pitch for Heatwave? moment occurred when I was introduced to Heatwave’s co-founder through a mutual business contact. The founders have gaming backgrounds. The company has been at SXSW Screenburn showing off Platinum Life , their iSamJackson iPhone app, and Gods & Heroes.

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Up and Running

APRIL 5, 2017

David Cohen, co-founder of the accelerator Techstars, points out that one-third of accelerator graduates make it past seed funding to the series A round. Approach VCs and angel investors with conviction (and a solid elevator pitch ). Beyond your initial cornerstone investors, build further on a diverse group.

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Jeff Hilimire

MAY 9, 2016

Stumbling through your “elevator pitch” You’ll get asked this question a lot: What does your business do? Partner/co-founder struggles. If you have a partner or co-founder(s), and I usually recommend that you do, there will be awkward conversations along the way. Who really is THE boss?

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Up and Running

MAY 22, 2018

For any startup founder pitching their idea to investors, landing the deal is never a guarantee. In this article, I will share how founders can blow investors’ minds by basing their pitch on four strong pillars that are not only essential to make an impact but also to make you understand what is expected out of your business idea.

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