Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

If you’re pitching, selling or proposing a partnership, you want to find out what will spark the other person’s interest so that they can’t help but want to work with you. It’s because you just haven’t pitched your products or services to solve their problems. A version of this article originally appeared on Kym Huynh’s blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

One of the best things any investor can do is to pull back from the day to day of getting pitches and think about high level trends. PS.there are various companies in this article I have or have had business involvements with. What areas are going to change? What areas need to be disrupted? Reader beware.). Open Government.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

They get pitched by so many blowhards that more genuine people who aren’t in it for just a story stand out from the crowd. Obviously you should have somebody that helps you research journalists, gets you meetings, pitches stories, helps prep you for interviews & helps make sure your writing is cogent.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

My first pitch was not to investors or potential clients; it was to my fiancée, convincing her to delay our wedding plans until Equifund was up and running — a promise that took significantly longer than the anticipated six months to fulfill. and more articles from the EO blog. I also did not have a business partner.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

So my biggest recommendation of “what&# to blog is a series of articles that will be helpful to your community. Take one topic and break it up into 10 bite-sized articles. I have board meetings, company pitches, internal partner meetings, etc. If you need some help with the creative process read this.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Would we pitch Series A players? It's too easy to think that if you tilt the pitch just a little one way or the other, that's going to make the difference, but that's Monday morning quarterbacking. What we found is that while most of the people turned down the invite, most of the people who showed up invested.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2023

We are a good 47 pitch decks into our Pitch Deck Teardown series , and one piece of feedback we’ve gotten frequently is that it’s easy to be a critic: What would we have done? So for this week’s pitch deck teardown, we’re going to try something different. At its heart, though, the deck was good.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

There's a lot of advice out there about the connection between timing and productivity: articles—including Zapier's own —suggesting "X things to do in the morning/afternoon/evening" to stay productive all day long. And yes, when you work on certain types of tasks absolutely impacts your productivity.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore seven essentials to help you adapt and be more successful with PR efforts in 2022. Keep in mind that many journalists must work well in advance of the issue date to source their articles and submit content to editors for review and approval. Digital business card. High-quality headshots.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Why this Facebook ad works : Feature-forward messaging : "Record your pitch once—share it anytime" in the ad copy , as well as the video itself, makes the value of Canva Recordings instantly clear. This article was originally published in November 2021 with contributions from Ana Gotter and Melissa King.

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Feedough

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While our platform provides consistent, higher-paying work for creative freelancers on teams that they have an affinity toward, our algorithm lets us scale operations. He leads a team of creative and hardworking individuals who are dedicated to the development of 150birds. Tell us about your team. Use this form to get in touch.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

Kevin is also an investor in forward-thinking brands such as Articles of Style, a digital-first menswear label, and Here We Flo, a sustainable personal care company based in the United Kingdom. In 2015, a friend from college started a bespoke mens clothing company called Articles of Style that was exclusively online.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

A 2020 article from the Next Web noted that almost half of Indian startups don’t hire women to save on maternity costs. One 2018 study found that, during investment pitches, female entrepreneurs are more likely to be asked “prevention” questions, or those related to safety and potential risks and losses.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The average new business pitch costs $450,000. You can’t afford to lose a pitch or (even worse) win a pitch that’s not the right fit for your business. So lets start with these six elements of a pitch response: Values: Your team aligns with the Brand’s value system. Process: Leading a pitch from end to end.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 5, 2018

On December 2, 2018, Mitch pitched the company on ABC’s Shark Tank. There’s the all-important pitch, creative sets, unexpected reactions by five seasoned investors and the possibility of scaling growth fast with a cash infusion and industry connections. Perfecting My Pitch. I went all in. It was fascinating.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. Do everything you can to be immediately understood and you’ll have a much better chance of cutting through the noise and pushing clear and persuasive benefits in a way no prospect can resist,” advises Konrad Sanders, CEO of The Creative Copywriter.

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StartupNation

JULY 26, 2021

They don’t need to go too in-depth and can be a straightforward sales pitch, but they should speak to an audience that already has a certain level of knowledge or has perhaps already come into contact with your business before. The question posed in the article headline is answered in the very first paragraphs of the transcript of the video.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 15, 2023

If you are returning to this article and looking for the links do get your own KISS Canvas: Image for virtual whiteboards Printable poster (4×3 feet) Googlesheet Problem There are a LOT of things that can go wrong in turning an idea into a successful innovation. Build your own KISS Canvas (Free!)

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Mind mapping is a creative way to brainstorm and find connections between different ideas. Done right, it's a great way to come up with new ideas and solutions to tricky problems, outline an article or presentation, and generally just get your thoughts in order. While it can be done as a group, it's often a solo practice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Rick narrated his journey to this collaboration in a recent TEDx talk , sharing stories of participants, how they’re embracing their unique creative processes and the difference they’re making in the world around them. I have taken both of those and have learned more here than I did in either of those classes.

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TechCrunch

MAY 13, 2022

So, if your face doesn’t appear on the team slide in your startup’s pitch deck, this would be a good time to cancel your upcoming vacation. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Pitch Deck Teardown: Dutch’s $20M Series A deck. Pitch Deck Teardown: Dutch’s $20M Series A deck.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 24, 2018

In this article, you will learn how to craft a strong value proposition and why having one is so important when it comes to sharing your ideas and brainstorming the perfect business name. It can be referred to as your elevator pitch. How to Craft a Value Proposition. The wine bar offers casual service and a cozy, inviting environment.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

He read a New York Times article on the adult coloring book craze, and thought, “I could do this. A few months ago, he blasted out cold emails to pitch an intrapreneurship class. At a celebratory dinner with the three founders, they announced they’d decided to give him 10 percent of the company, pitching in 3.33% each.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

As I’ve said previously, if your name doesn’t appear on the team slide of your company’s pitch deck, this is a time to be cautious: Update your resume, dial back your summer vacation plans and start adding more to your rainy day fund. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Jack Hallam, growth and community lead, Ammo.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

To learn more about the state of the industry, Karan Bhasin interviewed four fintech investors : Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. “As a former venture capitalist, I always tell founders that the most powerful tool they can employ while fundraising is a data-driven pitch.”

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Recognizing the need for creative investment structures in their Colorado market, they co-founded the Alternative Capital Summit , creating the first community of flexible VCs and alternative startup investors.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. At the same time, they are submitting 30% more pitch decks, but VC engagement has fallen 23%. . Because investors spend less time reviewing pitches, concise, data-driven storytelling is more important than ever. Pitch Deck Teardown: Juro’s $23M Series B deck.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Talk about any special sales you plan to run, unique events at your store or any other creative sales tactics you might employ to make the most of the occasion. Write articles and content for local publications. Most will be happy to hear out a pitch if you have one—particularly if it isn’t self-promotional or comes off as advertising.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 22, 2023

” Wu and his team instead split up and waited outside, approaching professionals and pitching them directly after the day’s performances had ended. This article is part of a partnership with Cherubic Ventures. “At first, they couldn’t make heads or tails of what we were talking about.

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Feedough

APRIL 6, 2021

Ad Spies: Brands usually pay influencers to surreptitiously pitch its products to their followers without showing that it’s a paid gig. Here are some of the most creative and innovative examples of stealth marketing strategies. Tell us what you think about our article on undercover marketing in the comments section.

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Haystack

JUNE 11, 2018

A stranger (hopefully a future friend, Pietro Invernizzi ) on Twitter tagged me as part of his tweetstorm earlier today about his hope for how VCs and founders should interact around and during a pitch. ” 4/ When looking at potential investments, be open to alternatives to pitch decks. What if the pitch isn’t clear?

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. Instead, the company can pitch itself based on a credible financial projection. I contributed this as a guest article on Techcrunch.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

Associating with an app that visible, particularly one that’s in the red-hot generative AI space, is bound to get attention — a fact to which this article is a testament. In any case, it’s a reasonably compelling sales pitch. Only time will tell.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2022

Between his roles as co-leader of Mayfield Fund’s engineering biology practice and founder at IndieBio, Arvind Gupta reviewed approximately 470 startup pitches last year. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. For good entrepreneurs, there’s always a path, right?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Her highly detailed breakdown includes examples of the ads used in various campaigns, the process she used for optimizing creative materials and a cost-per-click analysis that shows how she reduced CPC from $1.51 Pitch Deck Teardown: MedCrypt’s $25M Series B deck.

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TechCrunch

JULY 9, 2021

For the latest entry in a series of longform articles that explore the inner workings of notable startups, we looked at NS1 , an internet infrastructure company best known for its software-defined DNS. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. Image Credits: Paper Boat Creative (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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