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Watch: Sometimes Your Idea Is More Important Than How You Pitch It

On this week's episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants show why you should be genuine, professional and realistic.

By John Boitnott

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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.

By Lydia Belanger

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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Ep. 3: Want a Job, a Baby or Some New Friends?

On our fast-paced pitch show, entrepreneurs seek investment from judges and crowdfunded support from viewers.

By Lydia Belanger

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Watch These Entrepreneurs Flub a Pitch by Failing to Acknowledge the Competition

This week's episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch' serves as a reminder to establish exactly what makes your product stand out.

By Lydia Belanger

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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Ep. 2: ‘Has Anybody Not Seen That Product?’

Stream Entrepreneur's new pitch show and support the contestants on Indiegogo if their ideas catch your eye.

By Lydia Belanger

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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.

By Jeffrey Hayzlett

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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.

By Lydia Belanger

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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

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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

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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.

By Dave Lavinsky

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.

By Lauren Farleigh

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

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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.

By Lydia Belanger

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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.

By Candace Sjogren

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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.

By Candace Sjogren

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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

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Landing a Revenue-Sharing Deal to Finance Your Business

The four keys to landing this type of funding to grow your company

By Teresa Ciulla