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How to Pitch Your Business, Product or Idea to Industry Experts
I say no to almost all of the pitches that come my way, but the few "yeses" really stand out.
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I Took 400 Meetings With Investors to Get My Startup Funded. Here’s What I Learned.
Here are five strategies that early stage entrepreneurs can adopt as they begin fundraising for their company.
By Dana Loberg
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 8: Drop and Give Me Valuation
On this week's episode of Entrepreneur's pitch show, the panel gets critical about whether the products in front of them can withstand competition.
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 6: ‘It’s Not About the Man, It’s About the Market.’
On this episode of Entrepreneur's pitch show, judged by sports broadcaster Lindsay McCormick and other prominent investors, the panel has to make some tough calls.
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Attention Female Entrepreneurs: Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide for Picking the Right VC
The VC relationships you gain are far more important than the money, so choose wisely.
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 5: ‘Sorry You Felt That Way’
On this episode of Entrepreneur's pitch show, judged by IndyCar race winner Danica Patrick and other prominent investors, discussions get heated.
Thought Leaders
How to Use Psychology to Get Investors to Close When You Want Them to
Deadlines can trigger FOMO and FOMO can trigger signing the papers.
By Alex Gold
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3 Components of the Perfect Elevator Pitch
Can you clearly demonstrate value when faced with a time crunch?
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I’ve Raised Over $20 Million for My Businesses. Here’s How to Get the Attention of Venture Capitalists.
Think big and pitch with passion.
By Neil Patel
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 4: Self-Made Self-Care
Entrepreneur's pitch show, judged by IndyCar race winner Danica Patrick and other prominent investors, provides forward-thinking tips for entrepreneurs just getting their start.
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 3: ‘Did He Just Abort His Own Mission?’
This week our investors and guest judge IndyCar race winner Danica Patrick find themselves conflicted about everything from health benefits to valuations.
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 2: The Power Is in the Percentage
Watch to find out how our investors and special guest Rashad Jennings react to these pitches.
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7 Reasons to Never Send Your Deck to an Investor Before You Meet in Person
Without you, your deck is just a memo with diagrams.
By Alex Gold
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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Season 2 Ep. 1: Breaking the Cardinal Rule of Pitching
Entrepreneur's pitch show is back. Watch to see who makes it into the board room and who is sent home.
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‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch’ Season 1 Contestants Raised $492,000 on Indiegogo
Whether or not they got an investment on the show, these entrepreneurs succeeded with the crowd.
By Liz Webber
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Season Two of ‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch’ Is on a Whole New Level
Entrepreneur's fast-paced pitch show returns on April 25.
Thought Leaders
3 Simple Things Every Successful Pitch Needs
'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch' judge Brandon Webb shares the vital ingredients to a winning pitch.
By Dan Bova
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Improve Your Odds of Getting Funded by Matching Your Pitch to the VC’s Investment Pattern
It's the often unseen trigger -- that invisible 'something' -- that gets them to bite. Seek it, use it, close the deal.
By Alex Gold
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5 Reasons Investors Are Ignoring Your Business — And How You Can Get Their Attention
It might be your business plan, or your space in the market. Or, it could be you.
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Don’t Try to Find Investors for Your Company Before You Do This
Give your investors a reason to think you'll be successful with or without them.
Building a Business
If You’re Hoping to Get Investment or Get Acquired This Year, Make Sure Your Business Is Ready Now
No athlete would show up to a big event unprepared, but it's amazing how many business owners do.
By Sam Riley
Thought Leaders
4 Things Women Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Approaching Angel Investors and VCs
Here are four factors that will help you prepare your pitch and secure an investment.
By Carol Sankar
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Why Family-Business Entrepreneurs Should Embrace Private Equity Funding
Trump's tax plan means it's wise to get better-acquainted with how to identify the right private equity investors and maximize relationships with them.
By Jeff Johnson
Building a Business
Why You Need a Million-Dollar Pitch Before Your Start a Business
You're not ready to launch your business until you can explain in 20 seconds or less how it helps someone.
Business Accounting
This Investor Looks for Products He Can’t Live Without
Jessica Abo sits down with the president of Summit Equity Investments to learn what you can do to prepare for your next pitch.
By Jessica Abo
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Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran Shares Her Secret to Pitching Success
Take a look behind the scenes at the investor's Entrepreneur magazine cover shoot.
By Nina Zipkin
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This Entrepreneur Explains How He Survived 150 Rejections From Investors
When funding fell apart for Sam Sisakhti, he embarked on 18 months of brutal rejections and learned invaluable lessons about himself, his business and the nature of entrepreneurship.
By Joe Keohane