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i2E Showcases Startup Innovation at Bridge2 Cohort 3 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Earlier this month, ten dynamic Oklahoma startups took the stage at Bridge2 Demo Day, marking the conclusion of the third cohort of i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups. Bridge2 helped us get laser focused.

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15 Innovative Pitch Deck Designs That Drove Investor Engagement

StartupNation

Discover the secrets to transforming pitch decks into compelling investor magnets, courtesy of seasoned industry professionals. The interactive elements created natural pauses for questions and discussion, making the entire pitch feel more like a collaborative session than a one-way presentation. 1M followed across the next 90 days.

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How to Be a VC: Being Open

This is going to be BIG.

I want your pitch to be the one I say yes to--and I want you to solve the inherent problems in your business model. Just take how most people approach networking events and talks. One event organizer had even asked me if I wanted to give my talk before the company demos, enabling me to duck out before the crowds could rush me.

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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. So I stand by my well-read Quora post of why I don’t attend demo days. International money.

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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. So I stand by my well-read Quora post of why I don’t attend demo days. International money.

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How to approach an investor at a conference like #tcdisrupt

This is going to be BIG.

bre.ad , a new startup launching whose founder has perfected the art of the conference pitch. No pitch, nothing more. You see, we hear a lot about elevator pitches, but to be honest, most short pitches really don't do your company justice. Can you really pitch a company in one sentence? No, not bread.

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A look at the nine teams that just presented at Pear’s latest demo day

TechCrunch

TechCrunch has been covering the demo days of the seed-stage venture firm Pear VC since 2015. The pitch: Spathios says it’s a marketplace to book short-term venues and spaces. Its platform aims to enable businesses to host meetings and events in some of the world’s most unique venues. Founded in: 2020. Founded in: 2021.