Business Funding
Watch the Pitch That Landed $10K in 60 Seconds
On this family-focused episode of 'Elevator Pitch,' see which entrepreneur scores an unexpected payday.
By Dan Bova
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Business Funding
If You Want Funding, These Are the Financial Reports VCs Need to See
When you're trying to attract new investors, there are several financial reports and metrics you'll need to have ready before you have a chance at potential funding. As the CEO of a venture capital firm and investment group, here's what you need for the best pitch.
Business Accounting
How to Get a Lifetime of Investing Experience in Only One Year
Plus, how day traders can learn a lesson from pilots.
By Ross Cameron
Business Funding
2 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Pitch
By improving the start and finish of your pitch you can instantly help stand out from the crowd and increase your chance of raising venture capital.
By Liam Gill
Business Funding
4 Steps to Take Before Asking Investors for Money
Entrepreneurs need to ensure their company has sufficient capital. Raising funds is a fundamental way to do so.
By Liam Gill
Business Funding
99% of Investor Pitches End in Failure. Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Part of the 1% That Succeed.
If you can't get investors to bite on your business, it may be because of one of these seven issues. Here's what they are and how you can avoid them.
Thought Leaders
Who Wins Big on the High-Stakes Season Finale of ‘Elevator Pitch’?
Get ready because season 10 ends with big dreams, big emotions and big money!
Building a Business
8 Things Your Pitch Deck Needs If You Want Investment in Your Company
A successful pitch deck has these eight sections.
Business Funding
How This Founder Unlocked the Secrets to a Perfect Pitch
K. Rocco Shields, founder of the AI-powered training platform Genius Academy, discusses her winning strategy for securing funding on "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
Thought Leaders
What Should You Value More — An Investor’s Money or Their Experience?
On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," a contestant has a very tough decision to make: Take the big money now, or gamble on bigger money later.
Business Funding
How to Create a Winning Pitch for Your Digital Platform
Zach Barney, the founder of Mobly, explains how he created a successful pitch for his big shot at glory on "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
Thought Leaders
I’ve Sold Millions of Records and Ideas to the Biggest Artists and Executives In the World. Here’s How to Be More Persuasive.
You might be missing the most important part of persuasion.
Thought Leaders
Would You Give This Former Hacker Your Money?
On the new episode of "Elevator Pitch," our investors need to contend with some serious trust issues.
Thought Leaders
Can You Recover From Blowing an Investor Pitch? Yes, Here’s How.
On the new episode of the "Post-Pitch Podcast," tech entrepreneur Brandon Storms discusses working up the courage to pitch his company to investors for a second time on "Elevator Pitch."
By Dan Bova
Thought Leaders
New Entrepreneur Podcast Offers Inside Secrets on How to Pitch Investors
On the premiere episode of the "Post-Pitch Podcast," the founders of Smoodi discuss how they formulated a winning pitch for their smoothie-making robot company.
By David James
Thought Leaders
‘That Was Ridiculous!’ See What Left One Investor Exasperated on the New Episode of ‘Elevator Pitch’
Learn the words that no investor wants to hear on the latest episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
Thought Leaders
It Was All Going Great Until Someone Said the F-Word. Watch an All-New Episode of ‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch’!
In this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," our investors are fired up. Can contestants take the heat as they attempt to secure funding for their dream businesses?
Business Funding
If You’ve Applied to College, You Can Pitch Investors. Here’s Why.
Surprising similarities in these life-altering exchanges include the art of persuasion as part of a unique communication skill set.
By Mimi Doe
Thought Leaders
Their First Pitch Failed. Can These Entrepreneurs Turn Their Flops Into Fortune?
On this special episode of 'Elevator Pitch,' contestants get a rare shot at redemption.
Business Funding
My Company Hears Hundreds of Pitches Every Year — Here’s What Investors Are Actually Looking For.
Before you pitch, make sure your numbers are in order. These four things are what investors really want to see — and here's how you can make sure you're picking the right investor for your startup.
By Emil Savov
Business Plan
6 Steps to Getting Your Business Plan In Front of Investors
Follow these guidelines to make sure your plan has the best chance to be considered.
By Eric Butow
Business Plan
How to Perfectly Pitch Your Business Plan in 10 Minutes
A minute-by-minute approach to what to say and when to say it.
By Eric Butow
Thought Leaders
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Made a Surprise Move That Stunned Investors. Check Out the New Episode of ‘Elevator Pitch’!
You never know what is going to happen when big ideas and big money collide.
Thought Leaders
Did a Giant Dancing Pineapple Just Jump Into This Meeting? Watch the Season Premiere of ‘Elevator Pitch’!
"Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch" season 10 kicks off with lots of drama, lots of money and one large piece of fruit! Find out which entrepreneurs walk out with a life-changing deal.
Business Funding
12 Surefire Tips for the Perfect Investor Pitch
Pitching your startup is easier and less stressful when you take the proper steps from the beginning.
Buying a Franchise
The 8 Things Franchise Investors Want to See in Your Business
If you're looking for investors, these are the 8 things they are looking for in your franchise business.
By Kenny Rose
Business Accounting
‘There Is No Success Without Failure’: How to Turn a Pitch Meeting Setback Into Success
On the new episode of "Fix My Pitch," business coaches Anthony Sullivan and Tina Frey explain how to reboot yourself when a meeting doesn't go your way.