Dream It

JULY 20, 2020

When you’re raising a bridge round and pitching investors, their first reaction may be that you’re in trouble. In this #DreamitDose, Managing Partner Steve Barsh gives founders tips on how to frame their bridge round ask, overcome assumptions investors often make, and provides a general way to structure startup bridge round pitches.

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TechCrunch

MAY 13, 2022

So, if your face doesn’t appear on the team slide in your startup’s pitch deck, this would be a good time to cancel your upcoming vacation. Pitch Deck Teardown: Dutch’s $20M Series A deck. If you’re working on a pitch deck and are in need of inspiration, start here: all 17 slides are available to TC+ members.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. 1 thing that has consistently helped me get better at setting—and achieving—goals is using the right framework.” Goal-setting tends to improve with time and practice.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Company overview deck If you’re under CDA with an investor, this is where to add your expanded confidential pitch deck (typically, you’ve already shared a non-confidential deck over email). Pipeline prioritization framework Top-down or bottom-up? Don’t overshare irrelevant corporate information. key in vivo data results).

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Dream It

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

For example, Mitre Att&ck framework for classifying threats and alerts (If it’s a SaaS offering) SOC2 certification There are many other certifications such as Common Criteria that provide assurance your product meets minimum requirements. This means you must clearly present the information needed to understand the cost of deployment.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 9, 2023

One way to do this is by using the Problem Hypothesis framework. You want to allow your customers to tell you about their experiences and challenges rather than trying to pitch them a solution. Embrace bad news: Even if the information is unpleasant, you gain solid insights that bring you closer to the truth.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2022

Datanomik’s goal is to connect financial institutions across LatAm through its B2B open finance API, which gathers a company’s banking information on one platform, Strauss told TechCrunch. Datanomik co-founders Sergio Fogel and Gonzalo Strauss. Image Credits: Datanomik.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2021

Engineers, developers and product managers rely on that flow of information, but it’s typically delivered either via legacy email tools, or through notification systems built into product management dashboards that devs have to hand-code themselves. ” An example of MagicBell’s Notification inbox.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 14, 2020

If you want to expand your network, engage with serial entrepreneurs, participate in discussions with experts in marketing, sales and finance to help shape your business and develop a pitch presentation, then you’ll want to register for Ben Franklin’s Fall 2020 TechCelerator – To Apply: [link]. Your only cost is your time.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2021

If there’s one thing every early founder needs it’s information, and you’ll find it in abundance at TechCrunch Early Stage 2021. We’re talking everything from legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, tech stack, recruiting, pitch deck teardowns and more. I recommend going to Early Stage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. 1 thing that has consistently helped me get better at setting—and achieving—goals is using the right framework.”

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StartupNation

JANUARY 10, 2022

From delivering the right pitch to upskilling when necessary, there are several business basics to perfect when looking to start a business. Here is what 12 thought leaders had to say: Deliver the right pitch. Entrepreneurs pitch their companies every hour of the day. Brett Farmiloe, Terkel. Master sales. David Bitton, Doorloop.

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Reforge

JULY 20, 2022

Their main role in the Dream Team framework is to set a clear and compelling strategy, drive alignment, and liberally share context. People: Informed Captain The informed captain is the designated team leader. The most critical thing an informed captain does is to make sure the team is solving the right problem for the customer.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Pitch Deck Teardown: Syneroid’s $500K seed deck. ” After raising a $500,000 seed round, the company’s founders shared their 12-slide pitch deck with TechCrunch for a review. According to Haje Jan Kamps , “no information has been redacted or omitted.”

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Pitch Deck Teardown: MedCrypt’s $25M Series B deck. Pitch Deck Teardown: MedCrypt’s $25M Series B deck. I’m used to working under pressure, but taking a job as a chief information security officer sounds extraordinarily stressful: People are far more likely to learn about your failures than your successes.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In this article aimed at early-stage founders, Kolluri shares a detailed framework with timelines that can help determine whether it’s time to look for a buyer or keep reaching for the stars. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Their pitch, which helped the company raise $32 million in a Series A, has led to an additional $8 million in oversubscribed funding led by Leonardo S.p.A, Plus, like other planes built from emerging technologies, there isn’t a full certification framework already established for the vehicle.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

. “I quickly realized the power of data and the ways that governing large amounts of critical information can better streamline operations of all kinds,” he added. ” Carroll pitches Immuta as an “enterprise-scale” alternative to manual processes for creating and implementing data policies.

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David Teten VC

MAY 26, 2021

The obvious solution is to get in touch with your friends who have earlier raised or pitched to the family offices. A question is a request for information, e.g., “When did the first COVID-19 deaths occur in the USA and South Korea?” A Framework for Venture Capital Fund Law. Answer: the same date.)

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TechCrunch

JULY 12, 2022

In his latest TC+ post, Michael Perez, director of growth and data at VC firm M13, shares five questions he uses to devise pricing strategy frameworks , along with three value metrics and a detailed measurement plan for GTM strategy. Your fundraising pitch deck needs appendices. Your fundraising pitch deck needs appendices.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2018

Decision Dynamics Each firm makes decisions in different ways so understanding the firm’s decision framework matters. If the questions aren’t organically flowing you have “pocket slides” after the main deck you can pull out to share more information or analysis. How does the partnership typically make its final investment decisions?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How to fix a lack of leadership: A clear communication architecture with team meetings, daily standups, and ad-hoc meetings is vital to motivating, informing, and leading the team. Your day-to-day strategic decisions and your sales pitch are two very different things. Set clear, achievable goals together with the team. The others die.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Two easy ways to enable scaleability: encourage founders to learn from one another, and share information simultaneously with many. First Round Capital has built an entire function just focused on helping companies refine their pitch and fundraise. Fundraising.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 5, 2021

Mirroring the entrepreneur training, SDAC provides investor training through an enhanced pitch competition run over a three-month series of events that culminate in a one-day conference, where a winner is awarded funds raised by the investors. in over 50 deals.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2021

After listening to others pitch me a few different job opportunities while still at Google in 2008, it became clear to me that I would make a better decision if I could fully explore the larger landscape of new companies emerging in Silicon Valley. More posts by this contributor. Building A Diverse Board Makes Sense For Startups.

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Reforge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We’ll provide a simple framework to calculate the expected value of the information gained from the experiment. We’ll explain how to adapt the framework to your own use cases, and take a peek under the hood for those that want to dive deeper. However this framework applies to really any major strategic decision in marketing.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

” Predibase is built on top of open source technologies including Horovod, a framework for AI model training, and Ludwig, a suite of machine learning tools. ” The pitch sufficiently impressed angels like Kaggle CEO Anthony Goldbloom and former Intel AI COO Remi El-Ouazzane, both of whom invested. healthcare company.”

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Two easy ways to enable scaleability: encourage founders to learn from one another, and share information simultaneously with many. First Round Capital has built an entire function just focused on helping companies refine their pitch and fundraise. Fundraising.

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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. Cambria Capita: Know Your Edge As A VC, Part One: Informational Edge. Sapphire Ventures’ Top 10 tips for pitching an LP .

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Telling your story isn't just about conveying information about your company--it's about giving someone a framework that makes them feel like they know how to be successful as well. AND NOW I'LL PRETEND THAT I WASN'T REALLY PITCHING AND I'LL BE ALL MODEST ABOUT IT. Otherwise, who cares? The audience will relate to you better.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The startup’s wider pitch and “social mission” is to use (first party) household finance data and (third party) vendor data to build models that can progressively automate the management of essential service switching and/or contact renegotiating to offer a sort of household savings-as-a-(subscription)-service.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The program culminated in a circular Demo Day where startups had a chance to showcase their progress and pitch in front of potential partners and investors. For more information about Impact Hub Kigali’s Circularity Economy Acceleration Program, watch the video below! The six startups embedding circularity.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

The same, unfortunately, cannot be said about cybersecurity where few leaders (Chief Information Security Officers or CISOs) or practitioners are open to having transparent conversations with strangers. Ask existing customers, VCs and design partners for introductions to people in their network.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 31, 2023

Throughout the 10-week program, you’ll be able to explore the likelihood of success, discuss your business model and financials with experts, expand your network, engage with other entrepreneurs, and develop a pitch deck for funding opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2009

So I thought I’d try to lay out a framework for how you should think about it as many you will inevitably be faced with this experience. They see you as an extension of their competitor and that all information will flow to the corporate parent. And I had 2 “strategic&# investors in my first company. See point 5 above.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think it’s the best framework for executive hiring that I’ve seen. The mission is the elevator pitch. ” And so that framework helps think that through before you start talking to folks, which I think is very smart. And then who are the best people to contact to find out that information?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

For those of you who might be interested in tracking emerging themes or actual investment opportunities, here’s a quick rundown of who pitched what (with the Pear-backed companies at the end of this list). More than 90% of collected imagery isn’t actually reviewed, resulting in critical information and threats being missed.

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