Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Networked and connected. There may not be any customers to talk to in order to evaluate the market need.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 17, 2018

Think of it as an elevator pitch for recruiting. impactful work (we point to specific features that are being used by 100s of customers) and 3. impactful work (we point to specific features that are being used by 100s of customers) and 3. It doesn’t take long to ask your employees and network, so do it.

Cofounder 164

Cofounder Elevator Pitch Hiring Dividend 164

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2012

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Networked and connected. There may not be any customers to talk to in order to evaluate the market need.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 294

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. Any custom manufactured IoT device would require software development as well as hardware customization. Both of which are expensive and time-consuming.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

OK, are you sitting down ‘cause I have a confession to make…ready… I actually like networking! Now I’m not saying it’s easy, you always have to be ‘on’, you always have to be willing to mix it up and sometimes I do get that affliction suffered by many power networkers – Smile Cheek Fatigue. Networking is about people, not end goals.

Networking 162

Networking Elevator Pitch Social Media Leadership 162

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

Do your networking with investors well before the funding pitch. It starts with having a vision and an ability to get the message across in your elevator pitch, in a written business plan and one-on-one with potential investors. Investors talk to each other and they love warm introductions to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Sweat Equity 152

Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Software Review 152

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2020

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Customer data integrity and security. This priority applies to big companies, as well as startups.

Technology 412

Technology Elevator Pitch Social Network Agile 412

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2020

Savvy entrepreneurs start testing their ideas on potential customers even before the concept is fully cooked. I still hear too many excuses for not working early on the elevator pitch, like wanting to fly under the radar, don’t have the team together yet, or can’t afford an agency. Craft and hone your elevator pitch early.

Elevator Pitch 312

Elevator Pitch Public Relations Marketing Social Media 312

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2021

You need to have business relationships with team members, investors, customers, and a myriad of other support people. 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.

Elevator Pitch 351

Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Social Network Networking 351

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Pin down your elevator pitch. Everyone knows what an elevator pitch is, but many underestimate the importance of investing the time and energy into getting it right. Who are your customers? Put effort into your existing customers. Maintain honesty and loyalty to your brand and customers.

Elevator Pitch 100

Elevator Pitch Technical Review Affiliate Global 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Practice every step, including the elevator pitch to get the first meeting. Use friends, family, and angels, if possible, to get a product, revenue, and customers first before the VC connection. Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal.

Venture Capital 252

Venture Capital IPO Elevator Pitch Initial Public Offering 252

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Networked and connected. There may not be any customers to talk to in order to evaluate the market need.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Remember to aim the content of both of these at investors, not customers. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Close at least one initial customer.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2014

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand. Customer data integrity and security. business customer values entrepreneur startup technology solution'

Technology 245

Technology Customer Elevator Pitch Social Network 245

Gust

JULY 23, 2014

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. In this case, it’s not a lack of interest, just a lack of time and efficiency.

Angel Investor 153

Angel Investor Elevator Pitch Pre-Money Valuation Technical Review 153

YoungUpstarts

MAY 27, 2020

Decades ago, marketing used to be a barrier to entry for new firms, however, online platforms have completely changed the way companies target customers. Traditional forms of advertising can be expensive and hard to track, fortunately small businesses can use cost-effective modern marketing tools to reach potential clients and customers.

Elevator Pitch 205

Elevator Pitch Marketing Small Business .Net 205

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Start by developing an “elevator pitch” that you can deliver in 30 seconds to hook a potential investor.

Non-disclosure Agreement 340

Non-disclosure Agreement Elevator Pitch NDA Entrepreneur 340

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Remember to aim the content of both of these at investors, not customers. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Close at least one initial customer.

Angel Investor 224

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2016

Savvy entrepreneurs start testing their ideas on potential customers even before the concept is fully cooked. I still hear too many excuses for not working early on the elevator pitch, like wanting to fly under the radar, don’t have the team together yet, or can’t afford an agency. Craft and hone your elevator pitch early.

Elevator Pitch 120

Elevator Pitch Customer Public Relations Social Media 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

In addition, creating a business requires leading and interacting with other people, including partners, investors, and customers. Aspiring entrepreneurs are often impatient in rolling out the business, assuming the hard work was finalizing the idea, and that if you build it, customers will come.

Elevator Pitch 315

Elevator Pitch Cofounder Dividend Leadership 315

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2012

An "elevator pitch" is a concise, well-practiced description of your startup and your plan, delivered with conviction and enthusiasm, that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. A good elevator pitch is not just for an elevator discussion.

Elevator Pitch 283

Elevator Pitch Startup Differentiation Distribution 283

The Startup Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Build your elevator around those reasons and make a solid argument as to why they should choose you. Just remember that an elevator pitch isn’t intrusive, as it’s more about placing the seed in their mind as to why they need to work with you. Identify all the reasons why someone would need your services. Get Social.

Elevator Pitch 153

Elevator Pitch Social Media Security Cost 153

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 19, 2022

But since a majority of businesses receive dozens of sales presentations per day, gaining customer loyalty is more difficult than it sounds. This will, in turn, increase the number of visitors that convert to customers. This includes user testing, customer interviews, surveys, website traffic analysis, and various other procedures.

B2B 143

B2B Sales Elevator Pitch Lead Generation 143

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2016

87% of top level executives network 2-3 times every week. 90% increase their business opportunities through taking part in these events, according to National Networking Statistics. Whilst communications today rely heavily on technology, nothing beat good old fashioned face-to-face networking. by Emma Rosser of Publicize.

Networking 100

Networking Colombia Founder Elevator Pitch 100

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Colgate’s failed foray into frozen dinners didn’t jive with customers’ view of the brand, while Jell-o’s celery flavor just tasted awful. If the idea of networking makes you cringe, you’re not alone. I’m an introvert, and at my first dozen networking events, I wanted to hide behind the tables. What are your goals for networking?

Elevator Pitch 242

Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Networking Venture Capital 242

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Customer data integrity and security. This priority applies to big companies, as well as startups.

Elevator Pitch 227

Elevator Pitch Social Network Agile Technology 227

Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

It was designed to bring together many of the new approaches to building a successful startup – customer development, agile development, business model generation and pivots. Startups, are not about executing a plan where the product, customers, channel are known. Get Out of the Building and test the Business Model.

Lean 298

Lean Business Model Customer Development Guinea 298

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Consider running through your top ten with various members of your support network to determine the sort of feelings they elicit and the image they provide. Write Your Elevator Pitch. Create an elevator pitch for your brand.

Elevator Pitch 113

Elevator Pitch Social Media Audience Naming 113

Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Make a Short Elevator Pitch. As a result, you’ll need a strong elevator pitch. Make the effort to create a compelling elevator pitch. Make the Most of Your Network. Then look for ways to get your marketing message in front of your customer. I’m a big believer in networking.

Elevator Pitch 59

Elevator Pitch Cost Social Media Networking 59

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Define your ideal customer. How easy is it to acquire a customer, and how much will it cost? Interview potential customers to ensure that they have the problem you are trying to solve. Interview potential customers to validate that your solution is something your customers will pay for. Create an elevator pitch.

Elevator Pitch 60

Elevator Pitch Startup Balance Sheet Forecast 60

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2014

Savvy entrepreneurs start testing their ideas on potential customers even before the concept is fully cooked. Highlight the problem and your concerns in industry blogs, speaking in public forums, and making yourself visible on social media and networking opportunities. Craft and hone your elevator pitch early.

Elevator Pitch 257

Elevator Pitch Public Relations Entrepreneur Social Media 257

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

You need to have business relationships with team members, investors, customers, and a myriad of other support people. 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.

Elevator Pitch 188

Elevator Pitch Social Network Networking Channel 188

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

That’s over half a million new startups every month, all fighting for customers’ attention. If you’re starting a business and hope to reach those customers, you’ll need a killer digital marketing plan to get noticed. Become their customer so you can see what they’re doing from the inside.

Marketing 211

Marketing Elevator Pitch Social Network Startup 211

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. And don’t forget the ability to customize your profile’s background. Gust takes advantage of the cloud, and you should, too.

Angel Groups 159

Angel Groups Elevator Pitch Software Review Deal Flow 159

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Elevator speeches are a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. Whether you’re at a party, at a networking event for startups, giving a quick overview to a potential investor, or just meeting new people, a solid elevator speech is your chance to introduce your company to potential customers, investors, and referrals.

Elevator Pitch 118

Elevator Pitch Audience Matching Conversion 118

Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

When you’re creating your business plan, take the time to think about how you’d like potential customers to perceive you and how this fits in with your view as a freelancer and your future goals. Start networking. Would you rather be seen as a young startup company, or work on creating your own personal brand? Connect online.

Web 86

Web Design Software Review Elevator Pitch 86

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2012

I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? One networking introduction will likely not leave a lasting impression.

Elevator Pitch 240

Elevator Pitch Public Relations Startup IP 240