StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Sales Commissions Make the First Meeting a Conversation, Not a Pitch The first meeting with a prospect (and often several subsequent meetings) should be conversations, not presentations or demonstrations. In such cases, these should not be entered into the sales funnel as viable opportunities.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 12, 2025

These specialty programs offer participating startups access to clinical expertise, validation opportunities, and additional investor exposure through focused industry events. On June 27, companies will pitch to investors at MedTech World in San Jose.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Whether you're drafting a press release, writing a briefing doc, refining a pitch, checking for brand risk, or just cleaning up grammar, these bots help you move quickly and confidently. Each chatbot is customizable to your needs, so you can feed it your own documentation to tailor the output even more.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

Most people suck at presenting to big groups. It’s a shame because the ability to nail these presentations at key conferences can be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to influence journalists, business partners, potential employees, customers and VCs. – No great presentation can be delivered like a conversation.

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Dream It

MARCH 6, 2020

Berman comes from a real estate background, and he co-founded Camber Creek after realizing an opportunity to “create a double alpha situation,” both investing in high-growth startups and using those startups to improve the operations of his own real estate portfolio. You should pitch how to get higher rents.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

It’s an incredibly valuable event for both EO Accelerators and EO members with startups that want to attract investments in addition to EO members who are looking for the right investment opportunity. Each person gets 90 seconds to share the details of the investment opportunity or the “deal need” they’re presenting or seeking.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2023

The venture asset class seems to have already decided that AI is the next great investment opportunity, but I’m not so sure it’s going to disrupt business and create the across-the-board wealth that has been predicted. I got to see all of the top VCs pitching their funds. Technology has already made the world pretty efficient.

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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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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. You can highlight your pitch deck, run a video loop and/or host live demos. And video-on-demand means you won’t miss out.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

After attending TechCrunch Early Stage last week, I was cheered to meet so many first-time founders and experienced investors who are looking for opportunities. But dealmaking is idiosyncratic: a few investors might be content to make a deal over coffee, but early-stage teams still need a sturdy pitch deck or memo they can leave behind.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2021

From our Extra Crunch Live Pitch-offs all the way up to the world-famous Disrupt Startup Battlefield, we can’t get enough of ’em. The Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 Global Finals: Startup Pitches Part 1. The Extreme Tech Challenge 2021 Global Finals: Startup Pitches Part 2. Going Green.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

These EOers work with the students to refine their pitches and provide insights and tips to help them succeed in the high-level competition. Sure, it is an opportunity to give back, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition, EO members volunteer as GSEA coaches to mentor the global semi-finalist representing their region.

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Dream It

JANUARY 8, 2020

In the episode, Steve asked Ron about his “five slide pitch deck.” But, the founder must be specific in presenting the problem. This is your opportunity to highlight exactly what your advantages are. Take this opportunity to answer many basic questions without being evasive. Show a schedule and milestones.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This is a fantastic time to found a startup, but unless you plan to bootstrap it, you will still need to go through the laborious exercise of crafting a pitch deck. According to Jose Cayasso, CEO and co-founder of pitch deck design agency Slidebean, there are five slides where pretty much all founders miss the mark : Go-to-market.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 10, 2024

I recall the day before my IPO roadshow — how nervous I was — and how I presented my pitch deck to my Forum, and they shared valuable insights and honest feedback. EO exists to move the world forward by unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurs like me, and I’m grateful for that opportunity.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

To make things as clear as possible, we asked each respondent to share their elevator pitch: How would they describe the technology if they were trying to convince a skeptic to invest? Please give us your web3 elevator pitch: What is it, and what role does it play in today’s internet framework? . Atul Ajoy, partner, Horseshoe Capital.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You’ll expand your network, engage with other successful entrepreneurs, discuss your business model with experts and develop a pitch that could win you up to $10,000! This is a no-cost opportunity! Friends, family, and co-workers of the participants will be invited to join the Zoom audience to vote for their favorite presentation.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). Social Networks: Past, Present & Future. The Present Era. emerge and are there any lessons to be gained about the future?

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Scores were based on presentation, marketability, and originality. Another group proposed developing a marketing toolkit for engaging entrepreneurs and shared their plans with a PowerPoint presentation! Each group was tasked with developing an objective, brand name and basic plans for marketing and funding.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. Any advice or insights on how to present a strong case for an O-1A or EB-1A? Were you invited to judge a pitch competition, speak on a panel or mentor others based on your background, experience or skill set? More posts by this contributor.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Startups, early-stage and growth-stage companies present their models to a gathering of angel investors and venture capital firms The Venture Atlanta Conference, set to take place on October 8-9, 2024, at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, is one of the most anticipated entrepreneurial events in the southeast U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. They seek to determine if those leading the venture have the requisite skills to execute the business plan they present.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 10, 2022

Ben Franklin has been offering Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to compete in our risk-free BIG IDEA contests for nearly 20 years. BIG IDEAS GROW IN WILD PLACES! .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 9, 2022

The opportunity to win an additional $2,500 in a People’s Choice Award sponsored by CNB Bank. The chance to pitch the business concept for a $10,000 seed grant from Ben Franklin. Stay for a fun networking event, sponsored by Just Realty, following the presentations. A guaranteed seat in an upcoming business accelerator program.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

But we’re talking science fact, not fiction, and TC Sessions: Space 2020 provides real opportunity to connect with the people, information and funding you need to boldly build the future of space technology. Here’s a classic “but wait, there’s more” moment, because we’re not done adding opportunity. Go boldly, yes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

Whether you have attended EO’s Leadership Academies or still look forward to the opportunity, the foundation upon which this remarkable programme was built is notable. I flew to Washington, DC, and sat down with Warren, then-EO Director Bob Strade, and Ben Richter (who also had a programme to pitch to Warren).

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

While exhibiting offers plenty of opportunity for all, a VIP experience kicked off in July for 50 startup exhibitors the TechCrunch staff chose to form the first Startup Alley+ cohort. Now, we’re ready to share the next presentation, and it’s another great one, folks. TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 takes place September 21-23.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Three of the four pitching finalists were women entrepreneurs focusing on health and wellness issues. They introduced “Startup Showcase Live”, a pitch contest for seed and pre-seed startups, competing for a $500,000 investment. The sold-out event also featured two additional pitching tracks: Early-stage and Growth Stage companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As a startup entrepreneur who is actively growing his business, Peter recently attended the inaugural MyEO Deal Exchange Conference in Denver, Colorado, where he pitched Table and Desk in EO’s first DX Angel-Shark Experience and received a US$250,000 investment in his company. . Did you conduct any practice sessions?

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 6, 2024

The inaugural competition will culminate with finalists doing a live pitch at its upcoming Conference. This is an incredible opportunity for startups to showcase their creativity while building for the future.” Three finalists will pitch to a live audience at O ktane24 from October 15 th thru the 17 th in Las Vegas. “At

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With a minimum investment of $7,000 and additional units in increments of $5,500, SDAC is ideal for new angel investors who want to gain hands-on experience and learn via workshops, meetings, and presentations. Passive investors can invest without attending meetings or participating in due diligence, or the voting process.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Buy your pass and join us on December 16-17 for two days packed with all the right stuff, including untapped opportunity. Connect and build relationships and opportunities with the global space startup community. Pitch, pitch, pitch. Looking for ways to improve your pitch? We’ll go you four better.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2020

the customer on stage showing your product turns into an advocate or evangelist while the prospect is far more likely to be persuaded by a customer presentation than a salesperson’s pitch. This had a dual purpose?—?the 92% of consumers trust peer recommendations , while only 22% of brands are trusted.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

Double down on essential exposure and increase your opportunities. A Startup Exhibitor Package lets you showcase your tech, build your network and expand your opportunities for growth and success. Virtual booth space: Display your pitch deck, host a video display and demo your products. Video on-demand: No FOMO for you.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With so many entrepreneurs and startup ventures seeking investment opportunities, it’s crucial that venture capitalists (VCs) create a list of criteria they want their potential investments to meet. As such, VCs have to consider a number of factors when choosing which companies or entrepreneurs in whom to invest.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 30, 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, the inaugural cohort of startups from i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator program presented their groundbreaking innovations during the Bridge2 Demo Day at Sailor & The Dock in Oklahoma City. During Demo Day, attendees heard pitch presentations from five founders who participated in the initial Bridge2 cohort.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

March 3 is your opportunity to hear from and engage with the people who, through entrepreneurship, venture capital, labor organizing and advocacy, are both using and challenging tech to disrupt the status quo for the betterment of all. Tune in a get ready to take notes — the advice you hear could help you improve your pitch deck.

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