How to Prepare the Perfect Pitch

You had an innovative idea and you’ve transformed that idea into a great product. You have a validated value proposition and business model combined with a strong team and an… Continue reading How to Prepare the Perfect Pitch

Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching to Investors

By: Areej Shah “An investor pitch meeting is similar to a blind date. In most cases you quickly realize if you’re going to spend the rest of your days with… Continue reading Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching to Investors

How Many Elevator Pitches Do You Need?

By: Mariya Shynlova It’s no secret that part of being a successful entrepreneur is being a good salesperson. You have to be ready to sell an idea — your idea— anytime… Continue reading How Many Elevator Pitches Do You Need?

3 Tips to Avoid Common Fundraising Pitfalls

By: Shanza Anwaar On average, it takes newbie entrepreneurs a shocking 37 months to raise funds for their startup.  Veteran entrepreneurs fare slightly better at 21 months. It is critical… Continue reading 3 Tips to Avoid Common Fundraising Pitfalls

Six Steps to Successful Pitching

By: Fatema Fatakdawala Raising money is probably the single most important thing that is always on an entrepreneur’s mind. Naturally, the skill to be able to do just that with… Continue reading Six Steps to Successful Pitching

What the Dragons Won’t Tell You – What NOT to Do When Pitching for Venture Capital

By Saadia Muzaffar It’s no secret that the hot topic for all entrepreneurs is where to find start-up capital and funding for their new business or idea and how to… Continue reading What the Dragons Won’t Tell You – What NOT to Do When Pitching for Venture Capital

What Hollywood can teach entrepreneurs about delivering a killer pitch

By Joseph WilsonThe most useful book for an entrepreneur preparing their investor pitch might not be in the business section. Robert McKee’s classic screen-writing tome, Story, contains a valuable truth… Continue reading What Hollywood can teach entrepreneurs about delivering a killer pitch

Sound bites for success

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