ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. Any custom manufactured IoT device would require software development as well as hardware customization. Both of which are expensive and time-consuming.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

Here is my outline of key deliverables that could convince me that you are a cut above the “average” entrepreneur that approaches me with nothing but a dream and a prayer: Personal video introduction with elevator pitch. Successful startups are all about the right people with the right stuff. Financial model.

Elevator Pitch 390

Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Due Diligence Angel Investor 390

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

You’re in discussions with strategic partners and potential beta customers. Think of your first B2B web site as one step beyond your elevator pitch. It’s the first place a potential customer will go to check you out. It’s the first place a potential customer will go to check you out. Plan to iterate.

Elevator Pitch 100

Elevator Pitch Web Portfolio B2B 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2020

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Customer data integrity and security. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Personal privacy protection.

Technology 412

Technology Elevator Pitch Social Network Agile 412

Up and Running

MARCH 31, 2021

Uncertainty was a constant, sales and customer interest were wildly volatile and for many businesses, it became less about planning for the rest of the year and more about surviving the next few months. . Just like any great business plan, you must have a problem and a viable, valuable, and cost-effective solution to it.

Small Business 116

Small Business Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 116

Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Small businesses have never had more access to cost-effective, trackable marketing tools than they have now, despite the fact that traditional advertising approaches are expensive and difficult to monitor. Make a Short Elevator Pitch. As a result, you’ll need a strong elevator pitch. Collaborate.

Elevator Pitch 59

Elevator Pitch Cost Social Media Networking 59

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Shy introverts may be great technologists, but they won’t be entrepreneurs until they learn to nurture relationships with friends and family, practice their elevator pitch and respectfully ask for funding. Use the minimum viable product concept to get revenue early, and allow market and product pivots at minimal cost.

Sweat Equity 274

Sweat Equity Elevator Pitch Startup Equity 274

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Pin down your elevator pitch. Everyone knows what an elevator pitch is, but many underestimate the importance of investing the time and energy into getting it right. Who are your customers? Put effort into your existing customers. Maintain honesty and loyalty to your brand and customers.

Elevator Pitch 100

Elevator Pitch Technical Review Affiliate Global 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2015

I see too many executive summaries that are simply heavy-duty customer pitches, or lightweight visions of the future. Skip the fuzzy marketing terms, such as "easier to use," "lower cost" and "disruptive technology. Nice-to-have solutions and customers with no money are not compelling.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2014

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand. Customer data integrity and security. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Personal-privacy assurances.

Technology 245

Technology Customer Elevator Pitch Social Network 245

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As an entrepreneur, I understand your passion when pitching your solution to investors and customers, but passion alone won’t make one more technology pitch stand out above all the rest. Good relationships are the primary basis for trust in business, leading to supportive investors, loyal customers, and effective partnerships.

Elevator Pitch 363

Elevator Pitch Restful Audience Technology 363

YoungUpstarts

MAY 27, 2020

Decades ago, marketing used to be a barrier to entry for new firms, however, online platforms have completely changed the way companies target customers. Traditional forms of advertising can be expensive and hard to track, fortunately small businesses can use cost-effective modern marketing tools to reach potential clients and customers.

Elevator Pitch 205

Elevator Pitch Marketing Small Business .Net 205

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Remember to aim the content of both of these at investors, not customers. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Close at least one initial customer. Prepare an investment-grade business plan. Free trials don’t count.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

The Startup Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

If the cost of a degree is holding you back, you can work with a private lender to secure a loan that can help with tuition costs. Practice Your Pitch. Build your elevator around those reasons and make a solid argument as to why they should choose you. Even if you’re earning a degree, you can still get the ball rolling.

Elevator Pitch 158

Elevator Pitch Social Media Security Cost 158

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it). Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Before you get too excited, it’s time to do some homework.

Non-disclosure Agreement 340

Non-disclosure Agreement Elevator Pitch NDA Entrepreneur 340

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2012

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.

Elevator Pitch 283

Elevator Pitch Startup Differentiation Distribution 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2021

Shy introverts may be great technologists, but they won’t be entrepreneurs until they learn to nurture relationships with friends and family, practice their elevator pitch and respectfully ask for funding. Use the minimum viable product concept to get revenue early, and allow market and product pivots at minimal cost.

Sweat Equity 346

Sweat Equity Elevator Pitch Equity Venture Capital 346

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

His challenge is to focus on one market, with a specific design, cost, and price. In addition, creating a business requires leading and interacting with other people, including partners, investors, and customers. You must also learn from your customers. Yes, there are a lot of bridges to cross.

Elevator Pitch 315

Elevator Pitch Cofounder Dividend Leadership 315

Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2012

He defines the elevator pitch, video pitch, executive summary, PowerPoint presentation, and business plan as different forms. This fits beautifully with my thinking that the plan is what’s going to happen, when and why, and how much it costs and brings in; and all these variations are just the output.

Business Plan 85

Business Plan Elevator Pitch Technical Review Due Diligence 85

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Remember to aim the content of both of these at investors, not customers. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Close at least one initial customer. Prepare an investment-grade business plan. Free trials don’t count.

Angel Investor 224

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

Calculate startup costs. The good news is that startup costs are relatively low, but you will need a few things, so make sure you spend some time thinking through your startup costs. Be sure to consider the costs of health insurance, personal liability insurance, and taxes, and software tools that you’ll need. The basics.

Web 86

Web Design Software Review Elevator Pitch 86

Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

It was designed to bring together many of the new approaches to building a successful startup – customer development, agile development, business model generation and pivots. Startups, are not about executing a plan where the product, customers, channel are known. Get Out of the Building and test the Business Model.

Lean 303

Lean Business Model Customer Development Guinea 303

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Customer data integrity and security. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Personal privacy protection.

Elevator Pitch 227

Elevator Pitch Social Network Agile Technology 227

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In addition, like an entrepreneur with a new business, you have to factor in all the indirect costs previously covered by employers, including training, health care, and time off for vacations. Every entrepreneur and every startup needs to have a clear “elevator pitch,” which identifies a unique strength and value they bring to the table.

Employee 246

Employee Elevator Pitch Differentiation Social Media 246

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Whether you’re at a party, at a networking event for startups, giving a quick overview to a potential investor, or just meeting new people, a solid elevator speech is your chance to introduce your company to potential customers, investors, and referrals. What’s the difference between an elevator pitch and an elevator speech?

Elevator Pitch 118

Elevator Pitch Audience Matching Conversion 118

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Define your ideal customer. How easy is it to acquire a customer, and how much will it cost? How much money and effort will it cost to deliver value? Interview potential customers to ensure that they have the problem you are trying to solve. Determine if your initial price points will work for your customers.

Elevator Pitch 60

Elevator Pitch Startup Balance Sheet Forecast 60

Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

This description should basically be an elevator pitch for potential partners and business investors to get excited about what you’re offering and your unique location, philosophy, and approach. Another thing to watch out for with monthly rent is all the added costs. so keep these all in mind when calculating the costs.

Business Plan 93

Business Plan SBA Software Review Advisory Board 93

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Customer acquisition: Marketing and sales strategy. This is usually one of the most skipped sections of an investor pitch and a full business plan. How will you reach your customers? How much will it cost? Your financials should easily allow you to calculate your customer acquisition costs.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Since this document is outward facing, it is important to keep the terminology and tone consistent with that of your customer set, investors, and business partners. For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost. Marketing, sales, and customer experience.

Elevator Pitch 163

Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Silicon Valley Revenue 163

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.

Elevator Pitch 174

Elevator Pitch Startup Differentiation Distribution 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2012

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. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? Even bad coverage is better than no coverage.

Elevator Pitch 240

Elevator Pitch Public Relations Startup IP 240

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Shy introverts may be great technologists, but they won’t be entrepreneurs until they learn to respectfully ask for funding, after nurturing relationships, and practicing their elevator pitch. Use the minimum viable product concept to get revenue early, and allow market and product pivots at minimal cost.

Elevator Pitch 215

Elevator Pitch Equity Revenue Differentiation 215

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2016

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Customer data integrity and security. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Personal privacy assurances.

Elevator Pitch 145

Elevator Pitch Social Network Agile Technology 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2018

Here is my outline of key deliverables that could convince me that you are a cut above the “average” entrepreneur that approaches me with nothing but a dream and a prayer: Personal video introduction with elevator pitch. Successful startups are all about the right people with the right stuff. Financial model.

Elevator Pitch 164

Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor Business Plan 164

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2011

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. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? Even bad coverage is better than no coverage.

PR 231

PR Elevator Pitch Public Relations Startup 231

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2014

Here is my outline of some key activities that could convince me you are a cut above the “average” entrepreneur that approaches me with nothing but a dream and a prayer: Personal video introduction with elevator pitch. Successful startups are all about the right people with the right stuff. Financial model.

Entrepreneur 270

Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor 270

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

They don’t yet realize the low-cost potential for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, direct marketing and e-commerce. Every entrepreneur should work first on his elevator pitch. Social media is a huge resource for entrepreneurs. A different message everywhere is no message.

Elevator Pitch 241

Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Startup Silicon Valley 241