TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today is the 28th Demo Day for Alchemist , an accelerator that primarily focuses on enterprise companies — or those that sell to other companies, primarily, rather than directly to consumers. Alchemist’s Demo Day will be streamed live later today beginning at 10:30 AM Pacific. It’s that time again!

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2022

The second day of Y Combinator’s Winter 2022 Demo Day is now behind us, and the TechCrunch team is recovering from watching hundreds of pitches in quick succession. Recall that nearly 400 companies presented at YC Demo Day from a cohort of 414 in total. TechCrunch’s YC Demo Day favorites, part 2.

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Gust

AUGUST 19, 2012

Even if you have an hour booked, the advice is the same. Give the “elevator pitch” for your startup. Offer to do a demo later, but don’t try to squeeze it in the presentation. The CEO should give the pitch, and prepare by playing “presidential debates” – asking your team to be the opponents, and check you on timing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast. These groups are easy to find and fairly inexpensive to join. Seriously, think about the differences as you create marketing plans that will help you get in front of the right audience.

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

TechCrunch has been covering the demo days of the seed-stage venture firm Pear VC since 2015. What it does: A marketplace to book short-term space rentals for corporate events, meetings and productions. The pitch: Spathios says it’s a marketplace to book short-term venues and spaces. Founded in: 2020. HQ: Argentina.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. In Dan Rather’s book he talks about Ruth Bader Ginsberg who was appointed the the Supreme Court in 1993.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

This is one book-end of the cycle. I attended the Facebook Fund Demo day about a month ago in Palo Alto and it blew me away the pace of innovation and the focus on monetization that came out of this group. million even before the demo day to help you integrate your social network with dating ambitions. Seems an obvious fit.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 31, 2012

If you haven’t read Adam Lashinsky’s awesome new book about Apple , you should. And finally a reminder: Selling is about listening & reacting and not “pitching.” I also applaud Tom Eisenmann & Jeff Bussgang for bringing this kind of discussion into an MBA program.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Alchemist Accelerator is back with another Demo Day — its 29th Demo Day overall, and the latest in the series to be entirely virtual. Alchemist’s Ravi Belani also shared plans to announce some news during today’s Demo Day, including that: They’ve raised $2 million from German chemistry company BASF.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. . 1) Your school.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

Virtual booth space: Display your pitch deck, host a video display and demo your products. A Startup Exhibitor Package lets you showcase your tech, build your network and expand your opportunities for growth and success. Here’s what your package includes ( Note: They’re available only to pre-Series A, early-stage startups).

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2012

It sounds obvious, but the majority of entrepreneurs who pitch me have obviously never thought through many of the major issues surrounding their companies. There are many good books on this subject, and you owe it to yourself to read at least one of them before you begin talking to angels. Understand your business.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 17, 2021

Schedule and host livestream product demos, tutorials or Q&A sessions. And every exhibiting startup also gets two minutes to pitch live during a breakout session. Exposure, practice and invaluable feedback from the pitch-savvy TC crew — jump on board that opportunity. Your audience?

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Dream It

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Demo or mock data is better than no data. Remember, most CISOs detest typical sales-oriented pitches. By Alana Hill , Securetech Associate at Dreamit Ventures Book Office Hours with the Securetech team. You must be ready to accommodate the CISO’s staff’s tight schedules and be able to demonstrate value without their assistance.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Even though a small group of founders has started exploring Notion memos to replace pitch decks, the reality is that most investors will still expect a good old slide presentation. Most companies are pitching investors when they have a bit of traction, so it’s safe to assume most of the capital will go toward accelerating growth.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2021

It’s the 33rd Demo Day of the well-known accelerator and holds the largest cohort yet. While the Demo Day for this year’s winter batch was held in a day, it’s two days for this summer batch. Today, 189 companies will pitch, while the rest will pitch tomorrow. include India, with 33 startups; the U.K.,

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

Your pitch, presentation skills and business model will reach new heights of excellence. Each time you make the cut, you’ll repeat your pitch-and-answer session to a new set of judges. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck. By pitching in the finals, we booked a demo with one of the final panelists.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JULY 31, 2014

I’ve listened to thousands of fundraising pitches in my six years so far at Redpoint. Some with demos, some without. Most founders do cover the essentials of a pitch in their presentations. But what distinguishes the best pitches? It’s a question I hear all the time from founders looking to polish their pitch.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Scale’s story starts with a pivot, and with a bit of rule-breaking, too — Wang went off the typical YC book by speaking to investors prior to demo day when Levine cold-emailed him after seeing Scale on Product Hunt. The Product Hunt spot wasn’t planned, either — Wang was as surprised to see his company there as anyone else.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

In the rest of this newsletter we’re talking AI, icons and demo days. No pitches, please. More to come on specific learnings, but below I thought I’d bullet point some of the tidbits I overheard while at the accelerator’s pitch session. “I Book your pass ASAP! But umbrellas exist. You can also send me tips at natasha.m@techcrunch.com

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

A download link is sent to you automatically by Gust once you create your profile, and the book is exactly what it says. At the very least, answer ALL the profile questions, include your company’s logo, create a two-minute elevator pitch video and upload your presentation deck.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MARCH 27, 2025

Pipeline Management Calculate required pipeline coverage : Maintain a pipeline that’s at least 5x your bookings target. Create a consistent demo : Develop a compelling product demonstration that clearly shows value and addresses pain points. Focus on value, not cost : Train reps to emphasize ROI rather than price.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

Because it takes “about 15 touches for a prospect to want to see a demo,” Tong authored a TC+ guide for early-stage CEOs who need guidance around hiring and incentivizing SDR teams. Meanwhile, if you want to book an environmentally friendly ride, you’re in luck. And a few, er, not good surprises.

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Dream It

JUNE 2, 2021

They think they’re doing everything correctly when they pitch, but there’s a subtle yet critical flaw -- they’re pitching, but not telling a compelling and believable “story.” Thinking of your pitch as a story will help you shape and deliver something that is so much more powerful and convincing than just a “pitch.”

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

She also explains the importance of her family, her new book, the Dell Women’s Entrepreneurship Network, and her advice to entrepreneurs both young and old. Just being able to demo her product at these cafeterias and seeing people excited about her work means a lot, she says. From bee stings to buzzing business. Mikaila’s tips.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2023

Book your pass ASAP! TechCrunch is coming to Boston on April 20. I’ll be there with my favorite colleagues to interview top experts at a one-day founder summit. Build a company, not a feature 7 space tech predictions for 2023 With that, I’m off to enjoy a weekend in Philadelphia with some new and old friends.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Our advice on cyber sales and crafting CISO security sales pitches will help improve your close rates and enterprise sales outcomes. Securetech Managing Director, Mel Shakir , covers the 5 common red flags from security startup pitches that CISOs hate hearing.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The firm’s end-to-end services including program structuring, startup sourcing, startup interviews and selection, mentor recruitment, organising masterclasses, business matching, coaching, day-to-day operations, startup fundraising support, and organising demo days. Profitability is a plus. Investing based on the startup’s heuristics.

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Dream It

JUNE 2, 2022

Our advice on cyber sales and crafting CISO security sales pitches will help improve your close rates and enterprise sales outcomes. Securetech Managing Director, Mel Shakir , covers the 5 common red flags from security startup pitches that CISOs hate hearing. Get expert advice on key issues to avoid.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

We’ve reached the end of Y Combinator’s biggest Demo Day, which saw more than 300 companies pitching back-to-back over eight hours. Our favorite companies from Y Combinator’s W21 Demo Day: Part 1. Earlier, we highlighted some of the companies that caught our eye in the first half of the day.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

YC Demo Day(s) happened this past week , and fellow fintech reporter and Equity Podcast co-host Natasha Mascarenhas brilliantly led editorial coverage of the event. The pitches range from building the Square for micro-merchants in Latin America to creating a way to angel invest in your favorite athlete.” Can’t we all just get along?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the startup world, when you’re pitching your idea and proposing your solution in the preliminary stage, no one wants to come across as critical or unsupportive, so people will sometimes avoid sharing negative feedback that actually could be quite valuable. They started out simple and expanded. even your mom?—?is is lying to you.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2022

And that’s day two in the books! TechCrunch once again spent much of the day watching a parade of startups present as part of Y Combinator’s Winter 2022 cohort, Demo Day part two. That said, we don’t know the precise monetization method of every software startup that pitched, so we could be undercounting.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2022

Founders : Among them is CEO Andrew Airelobhegbe, who says he was previously co-founder and CEO at ogaVenue, which he described as “Nigeria’s largest online event venue booking portal.” Numida’s pitch to these businesses is that they can apply for working capital on its platform and receive it within a day.

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Tomasz Tunguz

OCTOBER 24, 2021

I imagine everyone at this point has used a Zoom Webinar, so we don’t need a full demo, but just so you know, please use the chat to connect with your fellow attendees. After having read Elad Gil’s book, I understand why. In fact, one of the defining chapters in that book was her user instructions for her as a manager.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For Ideas for books, podcasts, video series, investigative research, essays, educational campaigns, and creative proposals. VentureCrush FG. “ Pando Daily wrote : “VentureCrushFG takes no equity, there is no co-working space, and no demo day. Skoll Foundation. Most applicants come from referrals.”

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Y Combinator

MAY 22, 2019

47:40 – What’s a must read book and why? And my pitch used to be that, “Hey, I’m going to take you online.” We were one of the few companies after YC who did not raise a lot of money on demo day. A lot of those books are written outside India. 46:45 – Why is Delhi the best IIT?

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