Building a Business
I Was a Contestant on ‘Planet of the Apps’ and Got a $5 Million Investment. Here Are 5 Things I Learned From the Experience.
Important lessons for any entrepreneur -- even if your advisor isn't Gwyneth Paltrow.
Pitching Investors | Page 10
Business Funding
How to Raise Your First Round of Funding
As an entrepreneur, raising capital is a skill that you must have.
By Andrew Tang
Thought Leaders
4 Ways to Predict the Result of Your Investment Pitch
Learn how to read between the lines and spot the red flags when an investor just isn't that into you.
Business Accounting
The One Question You Must Be Prepared to Answer When Pitching Investors
It's a weirdly hard question to answer, especially when pitching your company.
By Rob Horning
Thought Leaders
3 Ways to Close the Deal Without Betting the Farm
You just landed a meeting with a large corporate target. Now land the account with money in the bank.
Business Funding
Pitching to Sharks: 7 Ways to Get the Attention and Respect of Investors During a Pitch
While you may never pitch your business on 'Shark Tank,' this entrepreneur's experience shows there are lessons you can apply to any pitch meeting.
By Jason Lucash
Business Accounting
Landing a Revenue-Sharing Deal to Finance Your Business
The four keys to landing this type of funding to grow your company
Entrepreneurs
Richard Branson, Alex Rodriguez and More Will Guest Judge on Shark Tank Next Season
The three-time Emmy winner returns for a ninth season later this year.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Funding
Why This Entrepreneur Raised Millions More Than He Originally Planned
Despite being a well-known investor in Canada and one of the stars of the French-Canadian version of 'Shark Tank,' this entrepreneur got his funding needs wrong twice.
By Jason Feifer
Business Accounting
LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman to Entrepreneurs: Raise More Money Than You Need
In the new episode of 'Masters of Scale,' host Reid Hoffman chats with the founder of Eve and Minted about the importance of stocking the war chest with a lot of cash.
Business Accounting
Acing Your Pitch to Investors
Discover the 13 ingredients of an ultra-compelling, irresistible, outstanding and unforgettable pitch.
Thought Leaders
3 Entrepreneurs Share How They Got a VC to Say ‘Yes’
An investor shares why he said yes to these founders.
By Nancy Miller
Business Funding
Expert Tips for Not Blowing an Investor Interview From 7 of the Top VCs on the Planet
You can't afford obvious mistakes. Investors are looking for reasons why they shouldn't risk money on your company.
By John Rampton
Business Funding
What This Investor Looks for When Funding a Company
At Circular Summit, Jesse Draper of Halogen Ventures will share what investors like her seek in early-stage companies to those ready to make an exit.
Business News
Top Tips for the Perfect Elevator Pitch
The question is, how many elevator pitches should a job seeker have at the ready?
By Alex Freund
Business Funding
Where to Meet Angel Investors and How to Pitch Them When You Do
Get your startup off the ground by learning how to pitch angel investors and raise money.
Business Funding
5 Ways Hecklers Can Prepare You for Pitching Investors
From improvisation to how to read a room, stand up comedy has a lot to teach entrepreneurs.
By Dave Scott
Business Funding
Shark Tank Star Chris Sacca’s Missed Opportunity With Snapchat Proves You Should Read Your Email
Billions of dollars could be awaiting you in your inbox.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Funding
How This Tampon Company Overcame Investor Knowledge Gaps and Raised $11.2 Million
The founders of LOLA made a list of every question investors might ask and added it as a slide to their pitch deck.
Business Accounting
Unicorn Investors: The Top 5 Firms With the Best Record
For entrepreneurs, especially those with a focus on mobile-first, looking to get funding, here are the top investors to keep an eye on.
Building a Business
Want to Wow Potential Investors? You Have 19 Seconds.
Here's one CEO's roadmap for taking an idea out of your head and getting it into the market.
By Bill Schulz
Business News
How To Build a Winning Investment Case To Hook Investors
You need a pitch deck that will hook an investor. Here's how you build it.
Thought Leaders
This 10-Year-Old Kidpreneur Swam on TV’s ‘Shark Tank’
Young Jack Bonneau is killing it. Why are so many Americans surprised?
By Scott Laband
Building a Business
Partnering With the Ultra Successful Comes Down to What’s In it for Them
Instead of asking for something in an elevator pitch, change the formula to show what you can contribute.
By Geoff Woods
Building a Business
Before You Pitch Investors, Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
To set yourself up for success, here are some guidelines to follow when raising money.
By David Hall
Building a Business
Learn the Secret to Thriving in a Funding Slowdown
The trick to getting the funding you need is to build a foundation that no smart investor will pass up.
By Scott King
Online Presence
How to Use LinkedIn to License Your Concepts for New Products
Product developer Ryan Diez reveals how he gets in touch with companies that are looking for new product ideas.
By Stephen Key