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. Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 294

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2014

Practice your “elevator pitch,” and end it by asking for the order. You need to convince them that you have been working on this vision for a long time, and have done the “due diligence” on all the potential knockoffs. In these cases both the entrepreneur and the funding partner are the fools. Don’t be one.

Technical Review 266

Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Startup 266

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Your chances are way better if you fit their normal profile and you’ve been able to meet one of the partners, or get an introduction from somebody they know. Start with the elevator pitch and get the key points down, but the theoretical 60 seconds of the classic elevator pitch is too much.

Software Review 124

Software Review Due Diligence Venture Capital Elevator Pitch 124

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Practice your “elevator pitch,” and end it by asking for the order. You need to convince them that you have been working on this vision for a long time, and have done the “due diligence” on all the potential knockoffs. In these cases both the entrepreneur and the funding partner are the fools. Don’t be one.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Due Diligence 273

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. Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Practice your “elevator pitch,” and end it by asking for the order. You need to convince them that you have been working on this vision for a long time, and have done the “due diligence” on all the potential knockoffs. In these cases both the entrepreneur and the funding partner are the fools. Don’t be one.

Early Stage 247

Early Stage Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence 247

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Practice your “elevator pitch,” and end it by asking for the order. You need to convince them that you have been working on this vision for a long time, and have done the “due diligence” on all the potential knockoffs. In these cases both the entrepreneur and the funding partner are the fools. Don’t be one.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor 233

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Even big companies don’t do their market research due diligence every time when introducing new products. Today, I’m the life of the party, and I’ve even met business partners at these events. You might think you have a great idea, but unless you back it up with solid market research, you’re making a big gamble. What changed?

Elevator Pitch 242

Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Networking Venture Capital 242

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2018

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. Investor and strategic partner pitch. Investors will expect it for due diligence.

Elevator Pitch 164

Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor Business Plan 164

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Did the partner have a good or bad day, etc. Tons of advice is available on how to pitch , present and market your company. We were able to raise a Seed round from Bessemer Venture Partners on a powerpoint idea, and never found the repeatable customer model. Did the VC’s like your team ? I believe all this advice is wrong.

Customer Development 266

Customer Development Developer Customer Silicon Valley 266

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2014

Here is my outline of some key activities that could convince me 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. Investor and strategic partner pitch. Investors will expect it for due diligence.

Entrepreneur 270

Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor 270

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Also, make sure you practice your elevator pitch. That said, it’s your responsibility to do proper due diligence on the investors you are about to meet. I’ve written a post about the need to “Always be closing&# whether it is fundraising, employee/partner recruitment and new customer sales.

Elevator Pitch 103

Elevator Pitch Incubator Technical Review Startup 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2015

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. Investor and strategic partner pitch. Investors will expect it for due diligence.

Elevator Pitch 120

Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Startup Angel Investor 120

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Elevator Pitches. Mark Suster GRP Partners Advice. Philippe Botteri, Bessemer Venture Partners. Their Partners all come from industry, where each has held senior level executive positions delivering industry-leading products. Lodestone Innovation Partners (IP) Ltd are spin-out specialists. accel partners.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53