ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

You must have a prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP). 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. To fund the sudden spike in production, funds will be required for additional inventory and wages.

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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. Pitch your company, not your product. Investors will expect it for due diligence.

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Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Due Diligence Angel Investor 390

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

are eliminated during due diligence. Build a prototype product. A conundrum for many frustrated entrepreneurs is that they need money from investors to design and build a prototype product, yet most angel investors expect to see at least a prototype before they invest. Prepare an investment-grade business plan.

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. Investors who wish to pursue investment will ask for a copy of your business plan and enter a stage called “due diligence,” spending lots of time with you validating the investment opportunity.

Business Plan 85

Business Plan Elevator Pitch Technical Review Due Diligence 85

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

are eliminated during due diligence. Build a prototype product. A conundrum for many frustrated entrepreneurs is that they need money from investors to design and build a prototype product, yet most angel investors expect to see at least a prototype before they invest. Prepare an investment-grade business plan.

Angel Investor 224

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Share what’s unique about your product and how it will solve the issue you shared in the previous slide. Be realistic about who you’re building your product for and break out your market into TAM, SAM, and SOM. Your revenue or business model. Show what you’re projecting in revenue (per product) over the next three to five years.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Cash flow issues, the type where a company is bringing in plenty of revenue but is struggling to meet expenses can be really challenging for startups. Even big companies don’t do their market research due diligence every time when introducing new products. Test the waters for funding. What changed?

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Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Networking Venture Capital 242