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8 Keys To That First Investment From People You Know

Startup Professionals Musings

Practice your “elevator pitch,” and end it by asking for the order. Look for ways to get some traction with a minimal product, while you are still developing the main event. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. Be upbeat and respectful. It also shows progress to early backers.

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8 Keys To Business Success For Entrepreneur Introverts

Startup Professionals Musings

As an introvert myself, I remember worrying that I could never be comfortable giving a sales pitch, or networking to find clients. Actively expand your business networking activities. Develop and practice your business vision and story. That means proactively finding common exchanges of value.

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The Elevator Pitch Example You’ve Always Needed

The Startup Magazine

Enter the elevator pitch, a tried-and-true networking tool that is crucial for any successful business leader to master. What Is an Elevator Pitch? Forbes suggests that the speech should be around 30 seconds — the same amount of time it takes to ride up an elevator. Networking events. Sales pitches.

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Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers

SoCal CTO

Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Did they really need a Startup CTO or Developer or both? Did they have a Weak Development Team ? He needed some kind of CTO and as well Developers. These “startups” are almost always mostly-non-technical founders offering 1-2% premoney for a “lead developer” position.

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18 Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Networking Tips and Advice

Hearpreneur

Effective networking is a crucial skill for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking career opportunities, building a business, or simply looking to expand your social circle, mastering the art of networking is key. Having said that I am probably the greatest networker that you will meet.

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6 Steps To Move From Inspiration To Business Reality

Startup Professionals Musings

Start by developing an “elevator pitch,” that you can deliver in thirty seconds to hook a potential customer or investor. Present at trade shows and network with your ten-slide pitch to build your following. Prepare your marketing story for customers and investors.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share their Best Networking Tips and Advice

Hearpreneur

When you learn how to network, you improve not only your career but also your personal life. The best networkers have incredible businesses and careers, friendships and are always first in line for new opportunities. Of course, they're various other ways you can benefit from networking. Thanks to Gates Little, altLINE ! #2-