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.

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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. These usually play a role in the very early stage of your business, primarily pre-revenue. Reasons for funding. ? Incubators and Accelerators. Government programs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Your revenue or business model. Show what you’re projecting in revenue (per product) over the next three to five years. Show you’ve done some due diligence on this exit strategy, including the companies you’re targeting, and why it would make sense three, five, or 10 years down the road. How will you make money ?

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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. What changed?

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