Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

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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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

In the startup world, it’s pitch decks, not business plans that get companies funded. Making a pitch deck is an art, a science, but most importantly, a story. Angel investors and venture capitalists have also learned to expect a standard pitch deck as the first filter when evaluating a company to invest in. Demo Day pitch.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2013

Still, his factual comments are tone deaf because they are lost in translation as they are amplified in the media and we have a responsibility to call that out and not tolerate bias. I did so before when he originally uttered the accents comment for the NY Times.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 5, 2010

Marco Zappacosta served up an cogent, business focused and nicely demo’d pitch of their product. It serves a similar role as Digsby (which I love using) albeit from a social media metaphor rather than an IM metaphor. would acknowledge – they needed to get to the demo more quickly. As I’m sure Pip.io

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. These groups are easy to find and fairly inexpensive to join. Do you have the right bait? It’s critical to set yourself apart from the competition. CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Today, TechCrunch is excited to announce the 20 startups pitching onstage in this year’s Startup Battlefield. Selected from the most competitive batch in TC history, selected founders from across the globe will pitch on the virtual stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021. To watch the pitches, join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 here.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Today and tomorrow, the biotech accelerator is hosting its twice-annual demo day. Multus Media: CEO Cai Linton is producing an ingredient that hopes to make cultivated meat production affordable and accessible. Over the years, the accelerator has created a portfolio of biotech companies valued at over $3.2 Image Credits: Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Yes, today was the second day of pitches from Y Combinator , a U.S. startup accelerator with global outreach that conducts demo days twice a year. Our 10 favorite startups from YC’s S22 Demo Day: Part 2 by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

New York will feature five this summer alone--Techstars, DreamIt, Startl and the NYC Seed/EDC Media and Finance incubators. The percentage of companies funded at demo days of all these various incubators is bound to go down as well--even as the quality of the companies goes up.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

There have also been many high profile financings of infrastructure players to support these gaming platforms including Offerpal Media, SuperRewards (bought by AdKnowledge), Gambit and more recently LA-based Sometrics. million even before the demo day to help you integrate your social network with dating ambitions.

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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 26, 2021

Amid the pandemic, investors became laser-focused on sections of the pitch deck that address monetization and business viability — signs that founders need to come to the table with better-defined businesses in order to succeed. Our favorite companies from Y Combinator’s W21 Demo Day. Image Credits: nadia_bormotova / Getty Images.

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Getting a loan on this kind of site requires a compelling pitch. You need a good pitch and must have (or develop) marketing skills. There’s no need for formal pitches or marketing. Someone with a large social media following or email list has a significant edge. Cons It’s a very competitive field.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 19, 2023

The focus of the 12-week accelerator program is to equip the companies with the necessary skills and knowledge to take their businesses to the next level, providing best practices in pitching, financial modelling, business strategy, and product development. The program will culminate in a demo day with investors from all over the world.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

This includes access to software in areas such as product design & manufacturing, architecture, engineering, media, and more. Contestants pitch their legal product idea for a chance to win $5,000, tutoring, and more. Student teams pitch and compete for more than $1.5 The competition has $50,000 in cash prizes.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 17, 2021

Every exhibiting startup gets a virtual booth where you can post a company video and links to your website and social media accounts. 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. But don’t stop there.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Startup Battlefield , the world’s preeminent pitch competition, has launched hundreds of startups over the years — 922 if you want to be a stickler about it. Each startup team gets six minutes to pitch and present their demo — and then they’ll answer probing questions from the judges. You’ll find them here.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

We want every game-changing, innovative startup — from anywhere around the world — to have a shot at massive exposure to investors, media and other influential unicorn-makers. Your pitch, presentation skills and business model will reach new heights of excellence. 11 words and phrases to cut from your VC pitch deck.

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Tomasz Tunguz

AUGUST 19, 2015

I’ve been to many YC Demo Days and I always look forward to them. In addition to the pitches themselves, the types of companies presenting forbear trends in the startup world more broadly. Surprisingly, media companies spiked this year, driven by a Twitch for X phenomenon. This year was no exception.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2021

They also build sales collateral, such as demo videos, pitch decks and one-pagers, to more effectively reach and build long-term relationships with these prospects. To this end, marketers develop creative ways to gather lists of, and information on, key contacts at these potential partners. Communications. Forecasting.

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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. I suggest use the Founder Institute Mad Libs elevator pitch.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Whether it’s top VCs, cutting-edge mobility companies, government policy makers, visionary engineers or tech journalists — to score coveted media exposure — you’ll find that and more waiting for you in two action-packed days at TC Mobility. Who’s at the top of your must-meet list? Hot tip No. More on that in a moment. Hot tip No. Hot tip No.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2022

Whether it’s top VCs, cutting-edge mobility companies, government policy makers, visionary engineers or tech journalists — to score coveted media exposure — you’ll find that and more waiting for you in two action-packed days at TC Mobility. Who’s at the top of your must-meet list? Hot tip No. More on that in a moment. Hot tip No. Hot tip No.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

All you need is a killer pitch, an MVP, nerves of steel and the drive and determination to take on all comers to claim the coveted Disrupt Cup. That’s a huge bottom-line boost, and it also comes with global exposure, massive media attention and invaluable investor interest. Here’s a quick run-down on how it all works.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ve been among the group of TechCrunchers watching pitch after pitch at Y Combinator’s Demo Day. Get your facts straight : That’s what the Indian government is saying to Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies about posting any misinformation. Well, hello there! On with the news!

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As expected, Patole and Gawande used Chronicle to build their pitch deck for fundraising. Patole and Gawande cite research that shows people stop paying attention to presentations after 10 minutes, unless there’s something else that captures their attention, like videos, props, demos or being asked questions.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 15, 2022

Which is why I’m hoping that this is the year that a back channeling social media platform actually takes off. The disconnect between Y Combinator Demo Day and due diligence. At its best, back channeling can help someone without a Stanford stamp of approval get vouched for, and subsequently bet on. RIP Y Combinator. Around TechCrunch.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This included creating and updating product demos and recording radio and video ads. The company’s clients range in size from individual content creators to SMBS and enterprises, and work in sectors like education, corporate, healthcare, media and entertainment, marketing, advertising, podcasting, customer support and more. .

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2023

of all VC funds in 2022, a drop from 2021 Image Credits: Emily Malan Gas Discord has acquired Gas, a compliments-based social media app for teens. Sequoia injects $195 million into an ever-eager seed environment Women-founded startups raised 1.9% But the questions in the polls are intended to boost users’ confidence rather than damage it.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 31, 2024

But now, when I demo the platform, you can see their eyes light up. When we first started pitching Grapevine, people didn’t always get it right away. How can our readers follow you on social media? What’s also exciting is seeing that lightbulb moment when people get it. Thank you so much for joining us!

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

The dinner was a coming out party for Orbillion Bio , a new startup pitching today in Y Combinator’s latest demo day, that’s looking to take lab-grown meats from the supermarket to high-end, bespoke butcher shops. But there’s more to the technology than its bougie beef, elite elk and luscious lamb meat.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

Additionally, the top 30 startups selected will be eligible to receive an additional US$11,136 per team to settle down in Korea based on their “Demo Day” and settlement evaluation results. The Demo Day will be part of the largest startup event in South Korea – “COMEUP 2022.”

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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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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

Justin Bieber is unbelievably entrepreneurial and most of you will never know it because he serves a target demo that doesn’t include you. I went in to get tokens and he got beaned by the effing first pitch while I was away. As you know, Justin’s is 8-15 year-old girls and he built his music & persona around this demo.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 4, 2022

That’s why product demo webinars are so effective at maximizing conversion rates. Is your marketing pitch confusing? Connect with your ambassadors, fans and social media following, and get their insights. ©2018 by Forbes Media LLC. Failure to earn the trust of your prospects kills sales conversions.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A new startup wants to help online media outlets make money by making it easier for consumers to access paywalled content without being locked in to multiple subscriptions. Demoing as part of the Battlefield 200 cohort at TC Disrupt this week, Zette is trying to achieve something that others before have tried. readers,” Zhu said.

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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. Just something that helps users incrementally solve the problem and go from there.

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