Pitching Investors: Page 2

Fundraising

If You've Applied to College, You Can Pitch Investors. Here's Why.

Surprising similarities in these life-altering exchanges include the art of persuasion as part of a unique communication skill set.

Thought Leaders

Their First Pitch Failed. Can These Entrepreneurs Turn Their Flops Into Fortune?

On this special episode of 'Elevator Pitch,' contestants get a rare shot at redemption.

Fundraising

My Company Hears Hundreds of Pitches Every Year — Here's What Investors Are Actually Looking For.

Before you pitch, make sure your numbers are in order. These four things are what investors really want to see — and here's how you can make sure you're picking the right investor for your startup.

Business Plans

6 Steps to Getting Your Business Plan In Front of Investors

Follow these guidelines to make sure your plan has the best chance to be considered.

Business Plans

How to Perfectly Pitch Your Business Plan in 10 Minutes

A minute-by-minute approach to what to say and when to say it.

Thought Leaders

Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Made a Surprise Move That Stunned Investors. Check Out the New Episode of 'Elevator Pitch'!

You never know what is going to happen when big ideas and big money collide.

Thought Leaders

Did a Giant Dancing Pineapple Just Jump Into This Meeting? Watch the Season Premiere of 'Elevator Pitch'!

"Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch" season 10 kicks off with lots of drama, lots of money and one large piece of fruit! Find out which entrepreneurs walk out with a life-changing deal.

Fundraising

12 Surefire Tips for the Perfect Investor Pitch

Pitching your startup is easier and less stressful when you take the proper steps from the beginning.

Franchise

The 8 Things Franchise Investors Want to See in Your Business

If you're looking for investors, these are the 8 things they are looking for in your franchise business.

Buying / Investing in Business

'There Is No Success Without Failure': How to Turn a Pitch Meeting Setback Into Success

On the new episode of "Fix My Pitch," business coaches Anthony Sullivan and Tina Frey explain how to reboot yourself when a meeting doesn't go your way.

Thought Leaders

How to Think Like an Investor When Preparing Your Pitch Deck

Here are some places to start if you are trying to raise money from a global or local VC firm.

Fundraising

4 Strategies for Creating a Compelling Business Plan That Actually Attracts Investors — and Secures Funding

More than a mere task, read on to learn how crafting a business plan is an opportunity to articulate your business's true potential.

Fundraising

Free Event: Overcoming Investor Pitch Anxiety

Explore the psychological barriers that create fear around pitching and learn techniques to navigate and overcome them.

Thought Leaders

5 Things Your Pitch Deck Needs to Include for VCs to Consider Investing in Your Company

If you're looking for VC funding, you need to understand what investors are looking for in a company before they decide to invest. Here are five things your pitch deck should include.