Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Practice every step, including the elevator pitch to get the first meeting. Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal. Remember you only have one chance for a good first impression. Identify the right people in the right venture firms.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Network to the maximum with investor connections. Define some intellectual property. Prepare an investment-grade business plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Network to the maximum with investor connections. Define some intellectual property. Prepare an investment-grade business plan.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app, highlighting the mashup technology, which you derived from early online social networking applications. Highlight the mashup use of existing friendly interfaces, and use of existing data in a new solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

Networking 242

Networking Accredited Investor Elevator Pitch SEC 242

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. So I thought I would drop back to some essentials in building and nurturing business relationships (most of these apply to personal relationships as well): Build your network. Work on your elevator pitch.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Think of this as your elevator pitch but instead of a short pitch to give someone in an elevator, it’s a short pitch to stop them from clicking on the next link. How to Get the Most Out of Social Networking. Don’t try to sell your products or service directly on social media.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Build Your Network POC entrepreneurs typically have smaller networks compared to white entrepreneurs, and women typically have smaller networks compared to men. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t grow your network. POC professionals have reported needing assistance with networking skills the most. Partner up.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

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. There’s no use banging your head against a VC’s door with a social network venture if they only invest in biotech companies.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

Each team gave each professor a three-minute elevator pitch for their idea, and we let them know if it was good enough for the class. JointBuy allows buyers to start a new deal on any available product and share the idea with others through existing social networking sites.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2013

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. So I thought I would drop back to some essentials in building and nurturing business relationships (most of these apply to personal relationships as well): Build your network. Work on your elevator pitch. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2014

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app that mashes up existing technology derived from early social-networking applications. I challenge every entrepreneur to see how many of these priorities they can integrate into their new technology-solution elevator pitch.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2012

For example, the ‘Visa Elevator Pitch’ will only accept video entries, whilst you have to be a country-based business to be eligible for the ‘House to Home’ competition. It is important for start-ups to know the particular criteria necessary for applications.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2012

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. So I thought I would drop back to some essentials in building and nurturing business relationships (most of these apply to personal relationships as well): Build your network. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Elevator Pitch Social Network Startup Networking 244

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2016

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app, highlighting the mashup technology, which you derived from early online social networking applications. Highlight the mashup use of existing friendly interfaces, and use of existing data in a new solution.

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Elevator Pitch Social Network Agile Technology 145

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. So I thought I would drop back to some essentials in building and nurturing business relationships (most of these apply to personal relationships as well): Build your network. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2015

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. So I thought I would drop back to some essentials in building and nurturing business relationships (most of these apply to personal relationships as well): Build your network. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

More than just an easy platform for communicating directly with customers, Facebook is a force when it comes to networking, learning, sharing and building a community of loyal followers. Browse through the “Explore” section to find the “Business” and “Professional Networking” sections.

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mashable.com

MARCH 24, 2011

Winging the 60-Second Pitch We’ve all heard of the elevator pitch , but last year, when asked to produce it, only two succeeded in delivering one in under a minute, and that’s among the select three dozen startups invited to do in-person interviews. an iPad 2 Killer?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. So I thought I would drop back to some essentials in building and nurturing business relationships (most of these apply to personal relationships as well): Build your network. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2011

Practice every step, including the elevator pitch to get the first meeting. Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal. Remember you only have one chance for a good first impression. Identify the right people in the right firms.

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Gust

DECEMBER 16, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Angel Groups 179

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Representation is a large part of any social network, but some more than others.". Refine your personal elevator pitch. As you've probably experienced, in a startup your elevator pitch can be a great management technique for clarifying the things your organization should focus on. Four key strategies.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 18, 2016

The Tumblr post was shared across the social network ( it now has over 19,000 notes ) and spawned spirited discussions about retail markup among social media and fashion blogs. Think of it as a visual elevator pitch. Image credit: Everlane. The message was clear: you are paying too much for your tee shirts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2010

Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal. Practice every step, including the elevator pitch to get the first meeting. Make a personal connection, directly or indirectly. Create an investment-grade business plan.

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Up and Running

APRIL 5, 2017

Cohen has some important funding-related points beyond the accelerator: Build your network early and approach them for funding later on—build relationships with angel investors and VCs based on your passion, enthusiasm, and the validity of your cause. Keep maintaining and building your network—it’s the journey that counts.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Social networking. Social/Sharing. Elevator Pitches. Create your own social network. free enterprise social network. That’s why we gathered a collection of 20 online resources for European startups that will help you with business plans, recruiting, publicity and networking.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Elevator pitches and pitch decks. In this case, it’s the pitch feature that allows you to get all of your most important points down in one place, either as a one-page format or as a pitch deck that you can export to Powerpoint if you need a slide deck for a presentation. Outsourcing work.

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Life Beyond Code

JUNE 13, 2013

A note of caution : Because “personal branding” is such a cliched term, you may be tempted to build a brand on social media channels as there are gurus out there who are telling how to use all the social networks to amplify your brand.

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cdixon.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Even if your idea gets in the wrong hands, they will probably just get the high level “elevator pitch” which isn’t worth much anyways. I’ve designed a pattern to extract a user’s preference from posts in my social networking site, then I shall share this to others.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

I like the mention of IRC, and would recommend Freenode as the best overall tech-oriented network. However, even after graduating, if you remain plugged into your school’s alumni network, the same beenfits and opportunities should eb evailable even after graduating. It sucks balls. link] Becky Great post!

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Growthink Blog

MAY 24, 2010

including: * 3 simple keys to a powerful elevator pitch * How to construct a business plan that will impress venture capitalists * The 3 things you must accomplish in your Executive Summary * And more. Next, I'll give you my best practices for creating all of your Venture Capital Marketing & Presentation Materials.

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techcrunch.com

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Tech Gadgets Mobile Enterprise GreenTech CrunchBase TechCrunch TV Disrupt SF More TechCrunch TV Beta Invites Crunchies Elevator Pitches Gillmor Gang Podcasts TechCrunch Europe TechCrunch Trends TechCrunch France TechCrunch Japan Whats Hot: Android Apple Facebook Google Microsoft Twitter Yahoo Zynga Subscribe: Think Your Start-up Is Venture Worthy?

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