Pitching Investors: Page 5
Saving vs. Investing: Which Is Better?
So which is better, saving or investing? Well, the answer depends on your short-term or long-term goals. However, if there is one mistake you can make when deciding between the two, it's heavily relying on only one — especially if you choose the "savings" option.
What Do You Do When an Investor Suddenly Changes the Terms Mid-Deal?
Learn the finer points of pitching and deal-making in the new episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.
Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Brag When Pitching Investors
I've sat through countless pitch decks over the years, and too many founders focus on their idea rather than their execution. Humility isn't going to get you funded, so here's how to advertise your accomplishments to investors the right way.
5 Tips for Taking Your Pitch Deck From Seed to Series A
Here are the five most important elements of a great pitch deck for your growing startup to take it to Series A.
How to Capitalize on Current Trends and Get Featured In Media
Turns out, a killer story with a creative twist isn't enough to get your pitch accepted. Here's how to really pique a journalist's attention.
Painful Lessons for Getting an Investment Deal on 'Shark Tank'
You can learn the easy way or hard way.
A Cognitive Scientist Reveals Why We Choke Under Pressure and How to Avoid It
Cognitive scientist and president of Barnard College Sian Beilock discusses how we "get in our own way" when it matters most and shares strategies to help prepare for success when the stakes are high.
7 Tips for Creating the Perfect Pitch
Whether selling your content idea to a publication editor or CEO, it's essential to do your homework and prepare a pitch that hits the mark.
4 Questions Venture Capital Investors Will Ask in Your Pitch (and How to Answer Them)
Pitching your idea to venture capitalists can be intimidating. Prepare yourself with answers to these crucial questions.
5 Steps to Pitching Like a Pro
Here's how to sell your big idea, so you can seal your next deal.
How Startups Can Succeed In the New Low-Valuation World
Money might not flow like it used to, but these tips can help you succeed as a startup in a low-valuation world.
This Was Mark Cuban's Worst 'Shark Tank' Investment (and Richard Branson Fell for It, Too)
Cuban said a questionable work ethic and one too many "networking" trips contributed to the company's downfall.
Want to Be A Successful Fundraiser? Follow these 6 Hacks to Attract Investors
From accepting rejection to out-bidding competition, your business must follow these fundraising practices to get investor attention and hold it.
What I Learned From Pitching Marc Benioff My Startup at Dreamforce
Here are some tips for pitching your startup based on what I learned from pitching mine to the CEO of Salesforce, Marc Benioff.
Panthera Growth Raises $250 Million
The fund will offer up to 100 per cent of fund commitments in co-investment opportunities