Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We crafted digital strategies for brands and built apps, games, marketing campaigns, and story-driven experiences long before it was popular in the region. As a firm, we pitched campaign ideas and strategies to huge, internationally recognized brands, going up against big network agencies.

real estate 248

real estate creativity culture entrepreneurs 248

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series, “ Pitching a VC.&#. I recently wrote a blog post here in which I argued that the best VC meetings are discussions and not sales pitches. Many people agreed and added that even the best sales meetings are also discussions and not pitches. A Tale of Two Pitches. is important.

pitching 288

pitching VC advice strategy 288

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. But the No.1

consulting 111

consulting entrepreneurial ecosystem real estate leadership 111

Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Andres, an Industrial Engineer by training, was previously investing in the B2B vSaaS space and comes from a background of strategy consulting. How did you break into tech investing? At Vencapital, we heard from VCs, learned about evaluating startups, did some deal sourcing, and pitched startups. Great question.

entrepreneurs 52

entrepreneurs consulting VC incubation 52

Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The biotech industry is built on one of the cleanest go-to-market strategies in existence: if you make a safe drug that really works, patients are likely to receive it and payors are likely to pay for it. How is the company’s go-forward budget split across platform investments and program-specific spend? key in vivo data results).

financing 124

financing finance real estate construction 124

TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

TechCrunch is excited to announce the six companies pitching in person and onstage at TC Sessions Mobility 2022. Hailing from around the United States and the globe, founders will pitch on the main stage, for four minutes, followed by an intense Q&A with our expert panel of judges. Startups pitching on the main stage.

pitching 76

pitching energy startup consulting 76

Dream It

APRIL 8, 2020

Jason sat down with Steve Barsh , Managing Partner of Dreamit, to give founders relevant downturn strategies. In fact, Jason started investing during the financial crisis. If a customer is not looking to adopt your product, there may still be consulting work your team can do. Again, survival is key.

founder 195

founder economic environments sustainability pitching 195

Red Rocket

MAY 20, 2022

Instead of calling into target companies one-at-a-time with your outbound sales team, let’s stay you reach out to a consulting firm that has hundreds of CFO relationships. That could be selling through trade associations, consulting firms, value added resellers, or whoever else would make sense. Are you intrigued at this point?

pitching 84

pitching consulting support strategy 84

Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We’ve gathered insights from Co-Founders and CEOs who have faced these hurdles head-on, sharing their experiences and strategies. Our strategy was to guide them in balancing the technical brilliance of their product with a strong, clear business proposition. Tobias Liebsch , Co-Founder, Fintalent.io

startup 59

startup strategy networking pitching 59

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

” I said I learned this 15 years ago because that is when I stopped being a consultant. I enjoyed the first half of my time at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) because I was a computer programmer and had to build stuff that actually worked. What would the right technology strategy for Telecom Italia be in 5 years.

peer-to-peer 337

peer-to-peer entrepreneurs consulting VC 337

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2017

By Larry Alton, business consultant. At some point, every entrepreneur needs to write copy for his or her company’s website, sales pitches, blogs, and other marketing materials. Instead of looking at hiring a content writer as an expense, think of it as an investment. It’s an investment in your organization’s growth.

consulting 130

consulting entrepreneurship strategy energy 130

David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Should you hire an investment banker? That’s part of the value proposition of an institutional VC; I have been the (unpaid) investment banker for many of my portfolio companies. . Some suggested consultants and guidelines here: Please don’t pitch a venture capitalist without this checklist. And if so, who?

investing 49

investing investment consulting VC 49

TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2022

“This includes cutting non-performing products, decreasing R&D and general and administrative expenses, and doubling down on creative strategies to recover customer acquisition cost instantly to reduce burn associated with growth.” Buy a TechCrunch+ membership before July 4, 2022, and save 50% on an annual subscription.

SaaS 80

SaaS pitching development strategy 80

Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 13, 2023

From starting with an in-depth strategy to approaching marketing spending correctly, these experts provide invaluable advice on how to navigate the complex world of startup marketing. It’s crucial for entrepreneurs to invest in a deep dive into strategy first, even before their business plan. Kennette J.

startup 64

startup strategy consulting media 64

David Teten VC

MAY 16, 2017

Matthew Craig-Greene of consultancy MJ Hudson points out, “Most public plans publish meeting minutes, and these can be a very interesting place to find information on manager selection. Samir Kaji: Who are the LPs that are investing in underrepresented led VC managers? Mesh Lakhani on his approach to angel and fund investing.

ventures 74

ventures investing investment VC 74

TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

5 essential factors for attracting angel investment. 4 key strategies for succeeding at international expansion. At any stage of investment, be it seed or a Series B, it’s necessary to include a slide in your pitch deck that explains the size of your market from three perspectives — TAM, SAM and SOM.

angel investing 76

angel investing consulting disruption education 76

David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . For technology vendors and models, see Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments. . Fundraising.

venture capital 81

venture capital accelerator capital ventures 81

Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Additionally, he is the founder and CEO of Infinitary Advisors , a SaaS consulting firm where he spearheads comprehensive competitive analyses for both startups and scaleups. One potent strategy for a B2B SaaS company to enhance growth is to revisit and refine its monetization blueprint.

financing 52

financing finance peer-to-peer SaaS 52

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally generated funds. You will have more control over strategy and execution than with an outside board overseeing planning and performance. It is most often a win-win for both you and the strategic partner.

accelerator 118

accelerator mix-use financing finance 118

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2022

sanctions on China for startups in the space, considerations for startups thinking of taking capital from government bodies, how to pitch these investors and more. Have declines in the public-market valuations of biotech companies impacted your investments in the sector? Are you open to cold pitches? Robert Mittendorff, M.D,

health 96

health pitching enablement ventures 96

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Persefoni’s pitch is that it is an “ERP for Carbon Data”, which replaces the traditional manual and consulting-based approach and avoids proprietary approaches, which could create problems when it comes to auditing. The Series B investment brings Persefoni’s total capital raised to $114.2

energy 79

energy consulting SaaS sustainability 79

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Kruze Consulting, an accounting firm for startups, mined through over 750 companies’ finances, which includes upward of $300 million in quarterly revenue and over $750 million in quarterly spend. Pinterest lays off 150 people as a part of its ‘long-term strategy’ Is Instagram considering paid verification?

founder 92

founder consulting VC construction 92

David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Maria Palmer of RRE summarizes : “You can’t pick a platform strategy that’s unique, but you can pick a platform strategy that your firm can uniquely execute. ” . For technology vendors and models, see Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments. . Fundraising.

venture capital 56

venture capital accelerator capital ventures 56

StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re interested in having your business, product or service considered for or included in a 2022 issue, you’ll want to consult the publication’s editorial calendar to see where you’d be a good fit. Related: How to DIY Your Public Relations Strategy. Headshots can be one of the most reused assets you invest in.

media 117

media pitching consulting creativity 117

David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

I’m very interested in the tech stack of private equity/VC firms , both to improve the efficiency of Versatile VC and also as a focus area for our investing. We haven’t found a good system for pulling in data about family offices investing in VC , although a number of vendors are focusing specifically on automating the fundraising process.

venture capital 123

venture capital capital ventures VC 123

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Revere ’s pitch is that a wider audience wants to participate in backing venture capitalists; they just need the signal on where to go and how to gauge (since proof of consistent returns isn’t necessarily a reality thanks to the whole 10-year horizon thing). How it works. 3 views: How due diligence will change in 2022.

venture capital 85

venture capital capital ventures disruption 85

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

Anyway, I spent the first part of my career consulting for large companies. Accenture always had a chip on it’s shoulder in strategy consulting – especially compared with McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We called it “integrated strategy.&# I actually think from a marketing perspective it could have been brilliant.

frameworks 378

frameworks consulting advice strategy 378

TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Moussouris, who runs consultancy firm Luta Security, now advises companies and governments on how to talk to hackers and what they need to do to build and improve their vulnerability disclosure programs. Four strategies for getting attention from investors. Four strategies for getting attention from investors.

board 91

board pitching venture capital mix-use 91

Gust

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Since this is my inaugural post here, I decided it would fit the occasion to list the five things I value most in an startup investment proposal. I don’t care that much about the specifics of the exit strategy, because things change too fast and exits are 3-5 years in the future. What I say here is my opinion and mine alone.

investing 70

investing investment startup angel investing 70

This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 12, 2020

When I started leading deals at First Round Capital, I sourced investments in 8 companies. Singleplatform was a referral from an IT consultant who was trying to sell me stuff—which was pretty much the most random source ever, and Backupify was actually my own idea built by someone far more capable than I was to see it through.

VC 340

VC hospitality investing investment 340

StartupNation

APRIL 14, 2021

While hiring a PR professional, agency or a consultant can be beneficial, it doesn’t make sense for all business owners, especially bootstrapped entrepreneurs. If you see a query that fits, simply craft your pitch and send away. The PR Masterclass: How to Develop a PR Strategy that Works ” by Alex Singleton. Key takeaways .

media 65

media education pitching strategy 65

TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2022

The market for startup investment has changed. Alex Wilhelm took a look at Kruze Consulting’s data to understand how startup growth rates were changing and how much venture investors were expecting in terms of revenue performance before they raised any particular round. Just how much has late-stage venture capital slowed?

advice 78

advice startup venture capital SaaS 78

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If your startup is formulating a zero-party data strategy, please read. But I did it unilaterally, without consulting the hosts. Investing in companies that have astronomical valuations based on expected growth can work out really well. Aileen Lee and Rachel Carlson walk through Guild Education’s early pitch deck.

education 79

education real estate enablement pitching 79

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2018

This is true of any buying process where a customer has to make a large investment decision on your software or when an investor must decide whether to give you $5 million. Do they have authority to invest? When I was young in my career I did some consulting for the European arm of Lucent. Do they have influence?

peer-to-peer 189

peer-to-peer entrepreneurs VC investing 189

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

He then worked in consulting which gave him a broad base of business experience working with the newspaper, cable, and advertising industries. How did the experience of pitching Iron Planet to investors affect you as a VC? Are you thematic in your investing or entrepreneur focused? (11:40-14:15). 11:40-14:15). 37:00-40:30).

capital 265

capital VC consumer retail entrepreneurs 265

This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 12, 2011

She also helped build up the ecosystem that I get to invest in through her work with hackNY and participation in NYC Resistor. Does that make it a viable strategy for every new entrepreneur? When someone comes in to pitch me, I always ask them to tell me the "origin story". Are there examples of that? Not in the slightest.

data analysis 281

data analysis venture capital communities strategy 281

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 26, 2010

The “competition slide&# of your investment deck is such a great opportunity to talk about how you’re positioned (premium product vs. economical product? where do you need to make investments to make up ground and therefore need capital?). The Harvey Ball slide should in a way just be a depiction of this strategy.

VC 313

VC education strategy opportunity 313