Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 23, 2023

In this week’s edition, we discuss The art of crafting a pitch deck that impresses investors The EH Podcast returns for a second season (and a revamp) Let’s get to it. Great pitch decks are like works of art Aaron Dinin, PhD is a self-confessed pitch deck snob who obsesses over his slides more than the average entrepreneur.

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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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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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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 14, 2014

It also doesn''t take into consideration many important factors: One, venture backed companies are a tiny hiccup in the grand scheme of entrepreneurship. Most companies don''t ever raise venture capital and they do just fine. I scratch my head over why raising venture is put on such a podium.

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David Teten VC

MAY 2, 2020

But on the other side, I definitely recommend seeing what information others have made public. for their pitch deck. . Run the following searches on Google or another search engine: [company name] pitch deck. company name] pitch video. For each competitor, I suggest you do the following: Look on Angel.co

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

4 problems venture capital can’t solve Image Credits: Oleksandr Shchus (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Fundraising is a key aspect of every founder’s journey, but Techstars managing director Collin Wallace says it can also hasten a company’s demise. Catherine has more. Process problems? People problems? Big Tech Inc.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2023

We’re definitely in a down market, but for entrepreneurs eager to build and scale, venture capital is always scarce.

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TechCrunch

MAY 15, 2023

Operator experience has become critical in venture capital over the last few years. In fact, across all percentiles of fund performance, VC funds led by active founders outperformed those without that structure when comparing multiples on invested capital, according to the data.

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David Teten VC

MAY 2, 2020

But on the other side, I definitely recommend seeing what information others have made public. for their pitch deck. . Run the following searches on Google or another search engine: [company name] pitch deck. company name] pitch video. For each competitor, I suggest you do the following: Look on Angel.co

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Day One Ventures , a venture firm launched in 2018 with a pitch to combine venture capital acumen with marketing and communications support, has launched a program aimed explicitly at those impacted by tech layoffs this year.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Silicon Valley law firm Cooley recently reported that it “handled 298 disclosable venture capital financings for Q3 2022, representing $8.1 billion of invested capital, continuing a downward trend for both metrics and representing the lowest for both since Q4 2019.” Yet, November was also when U.S.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The most common options are grants, venture capital, and angel investors. Venture Capital: Venture capitalists (VCs) provide funding in exchange for equity in your company. Prepare a Compelling Pitch Once you’ve decided which type of funding is right for your startup, it’s time to start preparing your pitch.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 3, 2019

I’ve made a bet that if a founder pitches me, whether or not I fund them, if I make the process worthwhile by telling them exactly why I couldn’t get there, they’re likely to recommend that other founders do the same. Is this pay to pitch? Time/Effort As investors, we offer money as our product—and the demand for it is high.

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Jason Malki

JULY 13, 2023

Shaun’s the true definition of a polymath. As I made the transition from successful club promoter (known as the nightlife ninja) into the world of startups and venture capital, I recognized that the vast majority of founders who reached out to me for help lacked many of the basic skills required for startup success.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We definitely noticed deals were happening slower,” said Karima El Hakim, country director of Plug and Play Egypt. “A Read on to find out what these prolific investors have to say about hot startup sectors in Africa, investment trends, their predictions for 2023, how to pitch them and more. How do you prefer to receive pitches?

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David Teten VC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Calendly speeds up scheduling for pitch call Q: What are the tools you’re using for your middle office: tracking, risk management, etc.? AI assisted pitch deck and pitch scoring is another. Automated pitch deck scoring would add another layer of objective scoring if done correctly.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

Definitely in the top 7. Cashing in on the generative AI frenzy : In Kyle ’s second top story of the day, Fixie, backed by $17 million in venture capital, wants to make it easier for companies to build on top of language models. PDT, subscribe here. Thursdaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! It’s one of our favorite days of the week.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Taking on venture capital is not for everyone. Equity: Yeah, but is that venture backable? on Apple Podcasts So, by definition, you need to be exploring an opportunity that can scale quickly and deliver on these outsized expectations. link] Practice and record your pitch: build and practice a script for each slide.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 28, 2024

The investment was led by Advantage Capital with participation from Conductive Ventures, Origin Ventures, ScOp Venture Capital, JobsOhio, Cintrifuse Capital and 1809 Capital. Advantage Capital is an equal opportunity provider. million Series A extension funding round.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The other entrepreneur quoted in the story is from a guy pitching a Pinterest clone. The reality is that, most of the time--like two thirds of the time--the venture market is totally open for good businesses to get fair valuations in reasonable turnaround times. Needless to say, he's having some trouble raising. There is no fork.

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David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I’m surprised at how many funding pitches I get which lack some of the basic information which investors require before funding. 50% of these meetings led to pitches to individual partners. About 30% of partner pitches led to full partnership pitches. Raising capital is about quality of outreach, not quantity.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 13, 2021

Empirically, few small emerging investment managers hire placement agents, particularly in venture capital. Private equity/venture capital managers have a much longer duration than most any other fund type. We’ve been much more successful in pitching old rather than new relationships. But can you? Opaque industry.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2021

The overlapping in job roles is uncanny: The best investors and founders have to find focus through the noise, understand the weight of due diligence and pitch others with conviction. Pitch deck or pitch blurb? While the format definitely works, the influx of pitch decks in a hot deal environment makes it harder to stand out.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2023

However, that’s what we’re seeing happen in the solo GP world, where investors, hearing about institutional investor risk appetite changing, are extending fundraising timelines, cutting investment vehicle targets or planning to leave venture altogether. No pitches, please. You can also send me tips at natasha.m@techcrunch.com

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Make sure they can tell you, after reading your draft deck, how your business will make money, how it will become profitable over time, and why investors should give you the capital. There are a number of great examples of publicly available pitch materials, so draw from ones that you like the most. Rehearse your presentation.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2022

The venture capital market is slowing down, which means early-stage founders are chasing a smaller pool of money. Because a founder’s pitch is the first step on that journey, we’re interviewing active investors to learn more about what they’re looking for and how they prefer to be approached. billion to $1.81 Walter Thompson.

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2023

A lot of my work as a consultant involves helping founders come up with a good fundraising story, but a surprising number of founders seem to get stuck on the next step: Finding the right investors and landing a meeting to pitch their companies. That’s a problem. ” It’s crucial to be clear about what applies to you.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The same is true in the startup world, where there are definitely things that signal that someone is pretty unfamiliar and inexperienced with this space. One is that if you’re going to take venture capital funding, you’re going to convert your LCC into a C-corp. So, you’re pitching a thing that’s going by the wayside.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The venture capital industry doesn’t have the best track record when you’re talking about ethics. Like most professions involving power and wealth, venture capital also sometimes attracts people for whom doing the right thing isn’t a concern. Does the venture capital industry do enough to self-police?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Both Wang and Levine were also able to provide some great feedback on decks submitted to our regular Pitch Deck Teardown segment, despite the fact that Levine actually never saw a pitch deck from Wang before investing (more on that later). “We really knew nothing about Dan until his cold email.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2021

The spectrum of companies coming out of IndieBio has always been pretty wild, and its latest batch definitely doesn’t disappoint. Pitched as “pesticide protection for bees,” Beemmunity is working on a “micro-sponge” that, after being ingested by a bee, captures these neurotoxins and eliminates them as waste.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. I have been impressed by how these venture capitalists are accomplishing a major social impact goal…without even trying to. I contacted every RBI venture capital investor I could identify, and learned: .

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TechCrunch

MAY 7, 2022

Startups need capital and often fundraise from investors. This requires pitching, numbers, stats and a story. She raised $138 million from venture capital over several fundraising rounds, including from Frederic Kerrest, COO of Okta and venture capitalist. So it definitely doesn’t get easier.”

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 29, 2021

“Denver was ready for the Zoom boom, and is reaping the — venture capital — rewards.” The salads were delicious, but the prices definitely made me appreciate our free lunch policy. Crafting a pitch deck that can’t be ignored. Originality definitely helps an entrepreneur break apart from the crowd, said Karim.

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2021

And if you enjoy mobility news, definitely subscribe to The Station , a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Here’s what to know: The growth of venture capital as an asset class has a role to play in this whole mess and has kept the nest warm for many startups. Image Credits: Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

JULY 17, 2022

So when you pitch, be sure to point out what makes your company/news stand out. So while we’re still getting pitched (a whole bunch), we more than ever are reviewing pitches with a bigger-picture lens and hope you’ll do the same when you’re doing the pitching. Why is it unique? Why would our readers care? Weekly News. “We

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Unfortunately, the venture capital scene is embarrassingly backward in terms of diversity, and women and ethnic minorities are shockingly underrepresented among investment decision-makers. Your neighbour, your brother, the 21-year old investment associate who spent 3 minutes looking at your pitch deck?—?they’ll Doesn’t matter.

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