NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Read the interview: Richard Liew: For those who may not know who Ministry of Awesome is – let’s just assume there might be some – can you give us your elevator pitch? The network, the communication, the support that comes out of that day is just quite incredible.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

More than 100 interactive sessions will ensure attendees have opportunities to network, learn, and collaborate in ways that are impossible at larger, more impersonal events. Every conversation, from stage talks to curated networking, is focused on delivering practical insights that attendees can act on immediately.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

Whether hes planning multi-day motorcycle tours or helping others invest in Tanzania, Kevin brings a spirit of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration to everything hedoes. The opportunity to grow and expand my network by meeting like-minded individuals is also a huge valueadd. Thank you so much for joiningus!

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Venture Capital Is a Team Sport: Navigating the Partner Track with a Collaborative Mindset I was talking to one of my VC coaching clients a recently promoted young principal at a firm that's likely to raise a much bigger fund next time around. Shift from Competition to Collaboration So what does partnership judo mean for this principal?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

A targeted, well-researched pitch to the right journalist at the right publication is far more effective. Leverage Local and Industry Media New Zealand has a rich network of business publications, regional newspapers, and industry blogs. Building relationships with key journalists by engaging with their work before pitching.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 10, 2025

She’s the founder of Chez Faint , a curated networking and retreat company that hosts transformative gatherings, of Faint Services Group , a creative consultancy, and of Floor 51 Productions , an entertainment production company. If you could partner or collaborate with any brands for your business, what would they be?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Use automation to get more out of LinkedIn Get the free eBook Some weeks, I'm on fire, posting daily and engaging with my network. " I can also share saved posts directly with my virtual assistant , which makes it easier to collaborate without sending a million Slack messages.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 12, 2025

Through MTI’s flagship four-month program, the companies will receive mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to industry networks that are instrumental in advancing to the U.S. On June 27, companies will pitch to investors at MedTech World in San Jose. market success.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 29, 2015

As part of our firm’s rebranding strategy for McKenzie Pitch Partners, which was anchored by the publication of founder Hamish McKenzie’s new book, we held an innovative event in New York City that showcased Hamish’s philosophy in action. Honing their strategies and stories with Hamish, both got their best pitches together.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

Not only that, there’s a hugely disproportionate amount of time spent on pitching for money for these paper ideas. Step #2: Pitch investors. The fact of the matter is, most startups, particularly ones built by young professionals with no network and no track record, aren’t going to get funded. break the silos!

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 15, 2013

When he pitched, he was the proverbial "guy with an idea." The level of talent and supportive collaboration among the community at Studiomates checks both boxes and continues to ensure that everything he puts out is top notch. Most VC funds wouldn''t touch a pre-product app company.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

Kenna is the founder and chief executive of LinkUp , a company that provides small businesses in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines a digital space to collaborate as well as promote and sell their products and services. I used to pitch ideas to my cousins and my parents of ways I was going to make money. What keeps you motivated?

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 4, 2021

Below is a link to the pitch video. There wasn’t any context around it—not exactly something I’d call a “pitch”. I explained that this wasn’t really a pitch because it lacked all sorts of context. Having been called out, I set up a meeting—but I didn’t do it to take a charity pitch. Who was the team?

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2021

That’s the premise underpinning Polywork , a new professional social network founded by Lystable/Kalo founder, Peter Johnson. It’s his “moonshot mission” — which, we’re told, has been fed by learnings gleaned from Lystable about creating a professional network. It’s announcing a $3.5

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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. Adam Struck brought on significant additional capital from his network. Did that seed make this round our Series A?

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Then we welcomed newly launched affiliates to the growing SourceLink network: BizLink Orange , SourceLink Nebraska and West Virginia BusinessLink. These questions were addressed in small group discussions: What have you learned about your network and community this last year? What is the new normal for your team and network?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

It takes time to educate yourself, learn essential skills and acquire a smart, connected network. Top early-stage VCs: They’ll share best practices when it comes to issues like securing funding and improving your pitch deck. It’s prime networking territory. TechCrunch Early Stage takes place on April 20, 2023, in Boston.

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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. I've seen about a dozen companies in the last year trying to help me figure out what to do with my time and how to collaborate with my friends around events. What areas are going to change? Calendaring.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We use Asana at Versatile VC for managing tasks and projects with other collaborators in our teams. Box offers a 90-day free subscription with unlimited storage, 50,000 API calls, and more for their secure file sharing and collaboration platform. Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

While the group we saw that had the largest number of members (~1k) was an open pitch around podcast ideas and soliciting help for podcast projects. “We are all about building a platform, and a community around collaborative short-form audio. “We raised $3M in late 2020. ” What about monetization? .

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

You’re part of a knowledgeable group of investors who work collaboratively to evaluate each startup and its ability to provide valuable, marketable solutions and good returns.” SDAC angel investors can expand their network through structured seminars, and socials, and by becoming a member of the USD President’s Club.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Register The South Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Startup Forum, is set to host the highly anticipated “COMEUP 2023,” set to take place from November 8 to 10 at the renowned Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

million (RM5 million) in Pitch Platforms Sdn Bhd (pitchIN). The investment, that was made through MTDC’s Business Growth Fund (BGF Fund) and Gobi‘s Superseed II Fund (Gobi SSII Fund), will be spent to assist Pitch Platforms to expand its equity crowdfunding (ECF) platform and launch its first initial exchange offering (IEO) in Malaysia.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Before you can pitch your idea to investors or apply for a loan from a financial institution, you should draft a business plan. It’s also an excellent networking resource, as it connects veterans with fellow entrepreneurs and mentors. SCORE: SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors.

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Revolution

APRIL 2, 2019

Meet the companies that will pitch Steve Case and the Revolution team on the upcoming Rise of the Rest Road Trip. At each stop, we will host a fireside chat, a community celebration, and a pitch competition where eight startups will compete for a $100,000 investment from Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. You can highlight your pitch deck, run a video loop and/or host live demos. Show us your extraordinary tech and talent!

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Pitch Deck Get your idea onto paper; it’s far easier to convey that way. A pitch deck is a teaser, where its goal is to create an appetite for further conversations and this can work equally well with prospective co-founders as it does with investors. Get the pitch right Tell a great story Startups that tell a great story get funding.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The real super power of ecosystem mapping is how the mapping process and the actual map are used by the community as a catalyst to collaboratively strengthen the ecosystem. Finally, ecosystem mapping can be a catalyst for collaborations. Make it Collaborative. There are many benefits to ecosystem mapping.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 14, 2024

Four startup finalists pitched to an audience of entrepreneurs and angel investors For the sixth consecutive year the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), held at the University of San Diego, made sizeable investments into two startup finalists of its four-month-long program. Actual amount invested depends on total dollars raised.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Run a Company With Two 10-Minute Weekly Meetings and Post-It Notes Barry Raber (EO Portland), a serial entrepreneur and CEO of real estate investment firm Business Property Trust , shared his insights on how to keep team meetings short and sweet with an effective system that fosters collaboration and engagement.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2021

From our Extra Crunch Live Pitch-offs all the way up to the world-famous Disrupt Startup Battlefield, we can’t get enough of ’em. Network with corporations, VCs, & founders. The Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 Global Finals: Startup Pitches Part 1. Networking. Network with corporations, VCs, & founders.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

These annual gatherings not only exhibit the region’s FinTech prowess but also foster knowledge exchange, networking, and collaborative innovation. The INCLUSION·Conference prides itself on facilitating international collaboration, attracting an eclectic ensemble of thought leaders, policy makers, and trailblazers.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Out-of-this-world networking. Check out the competition, start a conversation or kick off a collaboration. Pitch, pitch, pitch. Founders who exhibit in the expo area get five minutes to pitch live to attendees tuning in from around the globe. Looking for ways to improve your pitch?

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. If the founder does not yet have a team, they may have individuals in their pitch deck who will join the venture once funding is achieved.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

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. There’s no use banging your head against a VC’s door with a social network venture if they only invest in biotech companies.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

2) National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge. The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is another great source of funding for minority start-ups. Through this competition, you get the chance to network with possible investors, and also win between $1000 to $50,000 in funding for their business.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

” Maggie Horne, Director of the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of collaborative initiatives like the TechCelerator program in fostering innovation and supporting local entrepreneurs. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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