Pitching Investors: Page 5
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
How to Land Your Dream Investors and Catapult You to Success
Fundraising is a crucial piece to any successful business plan, but landing investors is often a challenge, especially in today's very competitive fundraising landscape. Keep in mind these key things as you're starting your journey on the fundraising circuit.
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.