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. Investors will expect it for due diligence.

Elevator Pitch 390

Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Due Diligence Angel Investor 390

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. It is going to cost a lot of money just to get the initial batch of products to test the market and would definitely require external funding. Incubators and Accelerators.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

are eliminated during due diligence. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. In most cases, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is adequate, with projection formulas for revenue, costs, and cash flow over the next five years.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

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

are eliminated during due diligence. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. In most cases, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is adequate, with projection formulas for revenue, costs, and cash flow over the next five years.

Angel Investor 224

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Your revenue or business model. This is usually one of the most skipped sections of an investor pitch and a full business plan. How much will it cost? Your financials should easily allow you to calculate your customer acquisition costs. Best of luck pitching your business! How will you make money ?

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

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. Investors will expect it for due diligence.

Elevator Pitch 164

Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor Business Plan 164