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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. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. Having a real project, rather than just an idea, is a strong positive when networking for Angels or VCs. 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. Each of these allies will also bring their own network, growing yours, and multiplying your power and growth.

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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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8 Common Elevator Pitch Blunders, and How to Fix Them

Startup Professionals Musings

The better you understand what makes an effective elevator pitch, the more likely you will attract investors and customers. Here are the most common elevator pitch missteps I see often as an angel investor and advisor to startups, with some quick advice on how to address each: Insist on leading with the story of the company.

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Do’s and Don’ts For Entrepreneur Business Networking

Startup Professionals Musings

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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How to Take Your Startup Elevator Pitch to the Top

Startup Professionals Musings

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.

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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.