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How does someone get a meeting with angel investor David S. Rose?

Gust

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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Equity Investment Platform Preparation Best Practices

Startup Professionals Musings

But they can otherwise save you much time and effort, and are also safer and more productive than the old-fashioned approach of broadcast emailing or cold-calling every investor you can find in online directories, or responding to the risky spam offers you get for funding on social media. Register Internet and social media startup names.

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How to Start a Small Web Design Firm

Up and Running

In addition to basic equipment such as a computer, phone, and desk, you’ll need to consider the cost of registering a domain name and building your own website. Many freelance web designers choose to use their name as their brand, which on the positive side lends a personal attachment to your business. The basics. Build your brand.

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Business Startup Checklist

Up and Running

Create an elevator pitch. Choose a name for your business or choose a brand name you know you can trademark. Have you registered your business name? Register your business name. Register for a domain name that matches your business name. Refine your elevator pitch for investors.

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How to Start a Business in a Month – #30DayChallenge

Up and Running

Do you want to tie your name to an oil industry, or offer a service that you may not be brilliant at, but that will attract a lot of customers? Gather your own research by undertaking telephone and email interviews, running focus groups and asking people to fill out surveys. Day 8: Write a one page pitch. Who will you serve?

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What are the most valuable recommendations in order to raise money from VCs connected via Gust?

Gust

At the very least, answer ALL the profile questions, include your company’s logo, create a two-minute elevator pitch video and upload your presentation deck. Simply enter their name and email, write a good cover letter, and click the share button. If they’re legitimate, they will.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share their Best Networking Tips and Advice

Hearpreneur

Everyone writes messages or emails because it’s more convenient. Make sure to check the firm's name and the results by keeping a constant check on Google. Elevator pitches are really important for networking events as you have a limited amount of time to make a lasting impression on potential new clients.