This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

Since there''s no way to both make yourself accessible and not get a fire hose of inbound, most of the pitches you''re going to have are from perfectly nice, smart people who have perfectly horrific, unworkable ideas. 2) People pitch you. Sometimes, you get contacted by certifiably crazy people who have perfectly legitimate ideas.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Now imagine if you were given 10 minutes to pitch the potential of your business? It can take years to dream up an exciting startup, and even longer to turn it into something substantial, but a strongly crafted sales pitch can propel your business in the right direction. Related: 5 Terms That are Killing Your Startup’s Pitch.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2021

Foster: “I was most impressed by the culture and the environment EO created through GSEA for this event. Instead, we saw competitors supporting each other by giving advice and feedback. As business owners, we constantly have new ideas for films we’d like to make–so we’re out there pitching, much like the GSEA competitors.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

TechCrunch Live is thrilled to be hosting an event featuring Boston-local investors and founders. TC City Spotlight: Boston takes place on February 27 at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET and is a free, virtual event. Apply to participate below: Are you the founder of an established Boston-area startup and want to participate in the pitch off?

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2023

It’s been incredibly rewarding to be able to offer relevant advice or a connection at the right time and to see when a founder builds on that key turning point and it leads to success. No more founder pitch meetings. It hasn’t always been as rewarding as it could be, however. No new investments. No more responding to fundraising decks.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2022

Pitch deck pro tips from a leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist. At TechCrunch Early Stage, Managing Editor Matt Burns hosted Lotti Siniscalco, a partner at Emergence Capital, for a session on pitch deck basics. ” Pitch deck pro tips from a leading Silicon Valley venture capitalist. opens in a new window) license.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series Pitching a VC. They have advice to share. Scott Sangster has made a good case for himself at the two events I’ve seen him speak at recently and I know that people love Bryce Benjamin and say he’s hands on / helpful. Ask them for advice. They exist in every town.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

I saw him on stage at the event talking about how he used social media to engage audiences. I reached out after the event to learn more. After seeing Chamillionaire interact with several entrepreneurs both at events and as an investor I started introducing him to startups in an advisory capacity.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

We’re talking three event- and programming-packed days focused on anything — and everything — related to early-stage tech startups. You’ll hear from iconic founders, unicorn makers, boundary-benders — all of it served up with a gigantic side of DIY tips, actionable advice, encouragement and inspiration.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

TC Early Stage is our only event where you get hands-on training with experts to help your business succeed. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. You’ll find plenty more listed in the event agenda.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. As part of my role as a partner of HealthInc, I sit on the jury for the startup competition in which 20 finalists pitch their ventures, with 10 then selected to enter the program. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS). Franklin D.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A Convergence of Innovation Across Asia and Beyond Since its inception in 2019, COMEUP has evolved into a global startup event that bridges South Korea’s flourishing startup ecosystem with a worldwide audience. The Global CVC Conference aims to facilitate significant investments and international market entry for startups.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Whether you’re going through an accelerator or you’re at some kind of speed dating event, short “office hours” meetings present both an opportunity and a problem for investors. However, it’s a terrible way to get your whole pitch in. It’s a great way to get out from behind the e-mail and actually meet people face to face.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Vaccination check will happen before you are allowed to enter the event. Masks are highly recommended while at the event, and we recommend you take a self-test before attending. TechCrunch Events Mobile and Web App. TechCrunch Events Networking Platform Mobile App is now available. ” Download here. 12:10 p.m. –

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

TC Early Stage is our only event where you get hands-on training with experts to help your business succeed. During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. You’ll find plenty more listed in the event agenda.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 18, 2022

You’ll receive the best practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. Plus, a recording of our second AMA event (see below). Read here: A Venture Capitalist Told Me How He Decides Which Startups to Fund, and I Couldn’t Believe It Stop sending VCs pitch decks?—?start We held our second AMA live event last week.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2023

And while it may feel like an uncommon takeaway from an event featuring the who’s who in tech that was precisely the point. The event, organized by friends Marie Diamond, Arielle Zuckerberg, Amit Kumar, Jared Goldberg and Kristen Winzent, wanted to ironically dig beyond what brought everyone together in the first place: the world of tech.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Founders a few steps ahead of you will give you the most valuable advice you have ever received because they were in your shoes not too long ago. Luke Campbell – Cofounder. Learn about yourself, and develop a strong mindset.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Disrupt is renowned real estate where trailblazing founders, CEOs and VCs come to share their perspective, advice and wisdom. Don’t miss the Startup Battlefield 200 companies exhibiting at the show or the epic Startup Battlefield pitch competition. It’s an opportunity for early-stage founders to learn from the best.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2021

TechCrunch Disrupt is a three-day virtual event with founders and investors shaping the future of disruptive technology and startup experts providing insights to entrepreneurs. Learn more about this year’s Disrupt event here. . Build a better startup with fundraising , growth and workforce advice from experts.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 19, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Use the information you learn to refine your product, approach, and pitch. The best advice I can give is to dive in with the mindset that done is better than perfect.” Rick Kiessig – Cofounder. Fabulous ideas are a dime a dozen.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

This will keep you up to date on important deadlines, events, and other updates. University entrepreneurship competitions and events are a great way to fund yourself and build relationships with potential partners, mentors, and investors. Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

Advice is worth its weight in gold in the business industry. It is invaluable to be able to get advice from industry giants who have experienced pitfalls and can make sure your company doesn’t make the same mistakes. . Networking events are the number one way to create partnerships and contacts in your specific industry.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2022

The program includes: Startup Package - The legal advice and documents necessary to get a company up and running, all for a discounted flat rate. Free Early Stage Consult - Fox will hire an outside consultant to provide advice on pitch decks or executive summaries.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

At least go to *some* and start asking the people who run those events what they're doing to diversify the audience. Have they marketed the event to any groups where diversity is a criteria or part of their mission? What about pitch competitions that sound like Ancient Roman death matches? Do they have a Code of Conduct?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Fundraising isn’t a monolithic event but rather a series of meetings and pleasantries, each with their own vibe and nuance. Yet many pieces of fundraising advice to founders paint the process with a broad brush. And this guy didn’t even trust me to like, be an attendee at this event.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2021

At the TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising event last week, Norwest Venture Partners ‘ Lisa Wu took the stage to discuss how founders can think like venture capitalists in all facets of their business. Pitch deck or pitch blurb? Don’t send VC a cold deck ever again: Start sending video pitches.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

At TechCrunch Early Stage 2021 , a virtual bootcamp experience in two distinct parts, you’ll learn from leading experts across the startup spectrum — including prominent founders ready to share their personal experiences and hard-won advice to help you avoid costly missteps. What’s more, you’ll learn from the best of the best.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

So many questions, so little time to search out reliable, actionable advice. Buy a dual-event pass to learn and save even more (TC Early Stage – Marketing and Fundraising runs July 8-9 ). We’re adding an exciting opportunity on day two of both TC Early Stage bootcamps — the TC Early Stage Pitch-Off. PT) on February 27.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

In the beginning of the pandemic, we learned which companies were unprepared to handle a cataclysmic event. Live events platform Hopin is facing a similar mountain. The anger came from the potential that founders could get confused on whether that advice could lean to a future investment from the same VC.

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TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2021

TechCrunch virtually sat down with venture capitalist and Cleo Capital managing director Sarah Kunst at our latest Early Stage event last week. Next, a few favorite excerpts from the chat, starting with Kunst’s notes on how to make a killer pitch deck. Where to pitch Cleo Capital. How to make a great pitch deck.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

She’s invested in several companies, including AirMap, Origin and Nova Credit and has joined us for previous events to lay out some advice for startups navigating governmental rules. Event Details. You really won’t want to miss it. Catch the details for today’s call below.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

If you’re an early-stage founder (pre-seed through Series A), don’t miss this chance to save $100 on our two-day virtual event dedicated to helping you build a stronger startup. Check out the event agenda and our roster of speakers. Day two is all about the TC Early-Stage Pitch-Off.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

TechCrunch+ provides advice and analysis to help startups. Get expert advice on fundraising, growth, and management from experienced entrepreneurs. Get expert advice on fundraising, growth, and management from experienced entrepreneurs. Save 20% on TechCrunch event tickets (annual members only). Join TechCrunch+ here.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The format is unique to most TC events, in that our speakers give presentations around their topics (all attendees will get transcripts and visual assets from those sessions) and then dedicate the majority of their time to audience Q&A. so he’ll give practical advice on how to stay alive and thrive.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

At Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, we put on a lot of events , with many different speakers. Otherwise, the advice will come off like, “Do what I did,” which may or may not be entirely relevant given everyone’s situation. People get turned off if your introduction gives so much detail and goes on for so long that it feels like a sales pitch.

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StartupNation

MAY 24, 2021

Part of this could be the result of the pitch. That pitch needs to be on point, with a clear and concise executive summary, a detailed business plan and a killer pitch deck that makes a compelling case to invest. Explain exactly why you’re seeking an introduction without making a pitch. Attend networking events.

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