Business Funding
Watch This College Student School Investors With a Well-Researched Pitch
On this week's episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' one contestant underscores the importance of doing your homework as an entrepreneur.
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Business Funding
Show Me the Money! Best Practices for Raising Capital for Your Startup.
If investors can see through you, and it's evident that their money is all you want, the only thing they'll show you is the door.
Business Funding
Watch This Entrepreneur Prove That the Right Details Can Make or Break a Pitch
On this week's episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' the designer of a selfie cookie business shows the power of well-chosen details to win over judges.
Business Funding
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Ep. 1: Edible Selfies, Extreme Beer Pong and More!
Watch the first episode of our revolutionary new pitch show that lets you support the next million-dollar idea.
By Dan Bova
Business Funding
How Did Mister Rogers Raise $140 Million for PBS in Just 7 Minutes?
You can learn everything you need to know about pitching your product, your company and yourself by watching his 1969 Senate testimony.
By Gene Marks
Thought Leaders
Some Fundamental Truths This Entrepreneur Learned Mentoring Prison Inmates
There is no limit to what a person can overcome with enough effort, but what you're born into has a lot to do with how much that will be.
By Kyle Slager
Business Funding
If You’re Trying to Raise Money, Doing Any of These 9 Things May Scare off Investors
Avoid these mistakes and funding could be yours.
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.
Thought Leaders
You Must Ask Yourself This Question Before You Pitch Your Idea
If you can't articulate why you are the right leader for the venture, go back to the drawing board.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
A Few Pointers on the Worst Ways to Write A Pitch Deck
People aren't interested in your company, they're interested in what you can do for their company.
By Tim Denning
Business Funding
VC Jeremy Liew on the Biggest Pitch Mistake He’s Seen, and It’s a Doozy
Plus, why you should never cram too much information into your initial pitch.
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