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8 Keys To Business Success For Entrepreneur Introverts

Startup Professionals Musings

As an introvert myself, I remember worrying that I could never be comfortable giving a sales pitch, or networking to find clients. Actively expand your business networking activities. Each of these allies will also bring their own network, growing yours, and multiplying your power and growth.

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8 Keys To That First Investment From People You Know

Startup Professionals Musings

Practice your “elevator pitch,” and end it by asking for the order. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. Having a real project, rather than just an idea, is a strong positive when networking for Angels or VCs. Be upbeat and respectful. It also shows progress to early backers.

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Investors Seek Entrepreneurs With Fire in the Belly

Startup Professionals Musings

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Networked and connected. Listens before answering questions. These are critical to any venture.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Attract Investors?

Startup Professionals Musings

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Networked and connected. Listens before answering questions. These are critical to any venture.

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Finding a Technical Cofounder for Your Startup

SoCal CTO

Tech Events / Meetups - In Los Angeles, There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented. Here are a few perspectives on the topic of finding technical cofounders: In Building a sweat equity team , Joel on Software tells us: You simply need to network. Refine your elevator pitch.

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8 Key Actions for Entrepreneurs Needing Early Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Practice your “elevator pitch,” and end it by asking for the order. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. Having a real project, rather than just an idea, is a strong positive when networking for Angels or VCs. Be upbeat and respectful. It also shows progress to early backers.

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Six Entrepreneur Skills That Angel Investors Love

Startup Professionals Musings

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Networked and connected. Listens before answering questions. These are critical to any venture.