Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This principle is a core part of how the best companies innovate. Startups pitched for 10 minutes each. pitches , back-to-back, with no Q&A. But in BE 2.0 , Jim Collins emphasizes that great outcomes don’t emerge from perfect initial ideasthey come from relentless iteration and adaptation. It wasn’t scalable.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2025

Even the top partners at Benchmark and Sequoia get half-baked ideas pitched to them. When you show up and make a good impression, your name gets circulated to other founders making their pitch lists. Deal flow is your lifebloodbut not all deal flow is created equal. Not every stream is full of chocolate and candy.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

A $500,000 Opportunity, Presented by Wells Fargo One of the most anticipated features of the Forum is the $500K Capital Pitch Competition, presented by Wells Fargo, which is also the title sponsor of the entire event. A Star-Studded Lineup with a Purpose In addition to Oprah and T.D.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2025

Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA’s Inception program for startups, this annual accelerator has become a defining initiative for fostering innovation in the cybersecurity space. CrowdStrike and AWS Expand AI Innovation Through Cybersecurity Accelerator The 2025 program attracted hundreds of applicants from the U.S.,

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

Keshia Theobald-van Gent I had the pleasure of interviewing Keshia Theobald-van Gent , an accomplished executive with deep experience in innovation, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. There’s no shortage of pitches or decks — but finding truly aligned opportunities can be a challenge. From there, I ran U.S.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 28, 2025

More than 50 innovators from across the region applied to the Age Tech Big Idea Pitch Contest a funding contest to promote businesses that improve the lives of older adults. Second place and a 10,000 Judges Award went to Robert Duschl, Founder of Nomo Innovations (Lancaster County), for their night light with a high-tech twist.

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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. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Startup incubators and accelerators are relatively recent innovations that can help new businesses get off the ground. Cons It’s a very competitive field.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 11, 2025

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. One big takeaway was the art of the pitch. Puāwai helps users ideate, execute, and scale their business in one smart, connected workspace. No tall poppy syndrome in sight.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Read the interview: Richard Liew: For those who may not know who Ministry of Awesome is – let’s just assume there might be some – can you give us your elevator pitch? James Burnes: Well, we started as a result of an earthquake and a city in ruin. Lots of community discussions.

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StartupNation

JUNE 27, 2025

However, somewhere between the endless pitching, tight cash flow and back-to-back 14-hour days, your spark started fading. Was it the product development, the connection with the customers or the innovative challenges? You didn’t launch your startup to feel like a shell of yourself. You’re not lazy. You’re not failing.

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

In this capacity, he channels his extensive experience toward supporting the next generation of innovative startups. Steve Gomberg’s career is marked by a commitment to growth, innovation, and sustainable business practices. I went to all types of pitch events and saw a lot of very bad ideas, technologies & business models.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 24, 2025

With its unique work culture, shaped around the idea that difference is a superpower that can drive innovation – Mel is living proof that passion for an idea and understanding the ‘Why?’ Story by Brendan Boughen Innovation Nation is a series celebrating stories of innovation and diversity in entrepreneurship from around New Zealand.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 21, 2025

Then we package that into a business model and pitch that shows why these founders are the ones to solve it. We help them create the smallest viable proofa product that does just enough to show investors the problem is real and the solution is feasible. Right now, Im practicing what Ive taught so many others: customer discovery.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

His ventures reflect a passion for innovation, conscious business, and connecting people across cultures. I think it is important to remember that you dont have to swing at every pitch. What major trends do you expect to see in technology innovation over the next 5 years that excitesyou?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In addition to notable speakers and panelists, the conference will have dedicated innovation labs, offering real-time demonstrations of AI applications across various industries. With over 200 on-stage talks, the event will feature a comprehensive range of sessions, including fireside chats, panels, and hands-on innovation labs.

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StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2025

This tendency is exaggerated when the new offering is disruptive or innovative. If the offering is truly innovative and/or disruptive, this first step is even more vital. This too is a bit more difficult if the offering is viewed by the prospect as innovative and/or disruptive.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 11, 2025

Each founder brings a bold, innovative idea aimed at solving real-world challenges for our elder population in Pennsylvania. Now, these finalists are ready to pitch for a chance at $35,000. Be inspired by some of the regions most exciting innovators. Learn how to craft and deliver a compelling pitch. Why Attend?

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Forward Cities

JUNE 11, 2025

E3 Durham combines hands-on business navigation services, cohort-based training, and an innovative "learn-to-earn" incentive model that helps entrepreneurs access subsidized business services. Monthly Entrepreneur Pitch Events (Jul – Dec 2024) Coordinate monthly entrepreneurial gatherings, in partnership with an Alliance organization.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 25, 2025

Innovation, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit took center stage at the 2025 Entrepreneurs Cup awards dinner on April 22, marking the culmination of another successful year of Oklahomas premier collegiate business plan competition. Winners were chosen for their compelling business plans, impressive pitches, and real-world potential.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

We are a country of innovators, exporters, and entrepreneurs who often rely on reputation and word-of-mouth to gain traction. Understand what makes news A product launch, new market expansion, or a breakthrough innovation are all strong PR angles. Building relationships with key journalists by engaging with their work before pitching.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 12, 2025

MedTech Innovator (MTI), the world’s largest and most influential accelerator for medical technology startups, has unveiled the 65 pioneering companies selected for its prestigious 2025 Accelerator Cohort. These companies come from medical innovation hubs across North America and Europe—and far beyond. Three innovative U.S.-based

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

It's rapidly changing and innovating, which means I have to refamiliarize myself with the app every couple of months. It's professional enough for the office (especially if you use the built-in Pitch mode), but also nice enough that you'll want to use it by choice. But Ayoa isn't stuck in the '70s.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

I wanted someone who was experimenting with computer controlled LEDs as an art form to feel part of the community as well--which is why I started referring to it as the "Innovation Community". Anyone who was doing something new and cutting edge should feel connected to each other--whether or not they are building a venture backed startup.

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Venture Well

JULY 29, 2019

VentureWell Director of Venture Development, Eli Velasquez offers insights on how to develop pitch competitions that provide maximum support to startups. The post Rethinking Pitch Competitions: Create Value, Not a Spectacle appeared first on VentureWell.

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Dream It

MARCH 6, 2020

Key Questions To Answer When Pitching Real Estate Tech VCs Is there demand for the product? For example, when Bowery pitched to Camber Creek, the partners ran mock appraisals their LPs to prove the efficacy of the appraisal software. You should pitch how to get higher rents. Is it pure play software or business innovation?

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

What Alan recognized was that most IRL forums and networking events are absolutely awful places to pitch and here’s why: 1) When a VC shows up in person, they’re looking to replicate the kind of top of the funnel they would get in an hour or two’s worth of e-mail, and that’s not going to happen if you corral them into a corner for 30 minutes.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2013

Innovation comes from those who are often less well educated (study the history of Hollywood, founded by “uneducated” Jews) or foreign born founding members (Google, Sun, Intel, PayPal) let alone reversed scientists like Einstein. And as it happens foreign-born Americans can be some of our most patriotic citizens as well.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 30, 2013

I hope you’ll consider clicking that link and making even a small KickStarter contribution to support arts & innovation. It is Nikolas Tesla pitching a VC firm. Is it true that VCs sometimes are thinking about short term wealth potential instead of long-term innovation even with the benefit of long term profits?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2021

In the book Alien Thinking , three innovation professors at IMD Business School argue that people who generate truly breakthrough ideas look at their world like aliens–outsiders unburdened by the assumptions, biases and conventional thinking that constrain imagination. Two types of breaks can foster innovation.

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

Because there’s no replacement for meeting people where they are and experiencing innovation economies in real life. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Why not profile the most innovative buildings or the people who are behind modernizing the processes and infrastructure at famous addresses? Make a whitepaper available on the topic of innovative technology in buildings, just to get the leads, without telling everyone what your business is upfront. 5) Give before you get.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

As COVID kept us off the road, we launched a Rise of the Rest Equity Tour in partnership with Morgan Stanley’s Multicultural Innovation Lab, Opportunity Hub, and 100 Black Angels & Allies. Ultimately, we were so impressed by the finalists’ pitches that Rise of the Rest invested in six of the companies.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 6, 2013

Being able to innovate requires both intuition and creativity--combining a good sense of direction with enough spontaneity to be willing to lose your way long enough to move in a direction others haven't travelled before. Being a good writer is NOT a prerequisite for being a good blogger--AND, you get better by writing. Problem solved.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

20 Tips for Pitching New Business Ideas to Potential Investors To provide you with the best advice on pitching new business ideas to investors, we asked twenty CEOs, Founders, and other professionals for their top tips. You should highlight the potential future earnings while pitching your proposal.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 11, 2020

Innovate, Scale Up & Watch It Grow. Along the way, Edison reminded viewers of the importance of branding and marketing, stressing the importance of being able to make an elevator pitch about their business to attract customers and investors. A recap of U.S. Posted by U.S.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The new initiative includes a strategic partnership with the highly anticipated X-PITCH 2023, a global deeptech startup competition aimed at catalyzing the widespread adoption of cutting-edge technology across diverse industries. “We see immense potential in partnering with X-PITCH.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

Video pitching. I see an uptick in pitching via pre-recorded video. We used Loom to pre-record our pitch and share it with potential investors. It’s a great way to personalize a pitch deck and share it with interested parties. Here’s what they shared. I see this as a new trend that will only grow over time.

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