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Fundraising

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.

Thought Leaders

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.

Marketing

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.

Leadership

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.

Marketing

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.

Starting a Business

5 Steps to Pitching Like a Pro

Here's how to sell your big idea, so you can seal your next deal.

Thought Leaders

If You Want Your Pitches to Improve, Use These 3 Simple Tips

Most people think a pitch is all about how well they give a presentation but the reality is that's only one piece of the 'successful pitch' pie. There are other areas of the meeting that need to be considered - starting with understanding what motivates other people in the room.

Marketing

How to Sell Your Story Through Your Pitch Deck

Venture capitalists' attention spans are at their shortest, but a concise, attractive and effective pitch deck can catch their interest.

Marketing

The 5 Foolproof Steps to Pitching Your Story to the Media

Getting featured in the media helps to build authority and trust, but to do that, you'll need an effective pitch. Here's how to pitch like a pro.

Iniciar un negocio

¿Existe algo así como la piedra filosofal del pitch deck?

Si quieres que todo lo que toque tu pitch deck se convierta en oro, sigue esta guía de consejos recolectados del universo inabarcable de recomendaciones para convencer y entusiasmar a los más curtidos inversionistas.

Business Ideas

How to Turn Your Idea Into Success

Those with a clear understanding of what it takes to turn an idea into reality are the ones that walk away with the title.

Thought Leaders

These 4 Pitch-Deck Essentials Can Help You Get the Meeting That Changes Your Life

Your pitch deck is your opportunity to make the great first impression that could catapult your exciting journey.

Starting a Business

The Secret to Pitching Your Business Plan in Just 10 Minutes

This outline breaks down a business plan pitch minute by minute so you can stay on topic and build the necessary interest and excitement.

Marketing

How I Used a Mailing List and Contest Premise to Make $127,800 in 5 Hours

Using an already multiply-mailed contact list and a striking training-meets-contest premise, my dating coaching company enjoyed a remarkable return.

Operations & Logistics

The 10 Biggest PR Pitch Pet Peeves, According to a Seasoned Freelancer

If you want coverage, don't make these mistakes.