Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2023

I still hear too many excuses for not working early on the elevator pitch, like wanting to fly under the radar, don’t have the team together yet, or can’t afford an agency. Highlight the problem and your concerns in industry blogs, speaking in public forums, and making yourself visible on social media and networking opportunities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2020

As an aspiring entrepreneur, one of the most important things you need is a memorable “ elevator pitch ,” to communicate your startup value proposition and leave a great first impression on friends, investors, employees, and future customers. I recommend that a good elevator pitch is not just for riding with someone in an elevator.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 31, 2024

Effective networking is a crucial skill for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking career opportunities, building a business, or simply looking to expand your social circle, mastering the art of networking is key. Having said that I am probably the greatest networker that you will meet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Start by developing an “elevator pitch,” that you can deliver in thirty seconds to hook a potential customer or investor. Present at trade shows and network with your ten-slide pitch to build your following. I haven’t seen a new idea yet that was so intuitively obvious that it would sell itself.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

OK, are you sitting down ‘cause I have a confession to make…ready… I actually like networking! Now I’m not saying it’s easy, you always have to be ‘on’, you always have to be willing to mix it up and sometimes I do get that affliction suffered by many power networkers – Smile Cheek Fatigue. Networking is about people, not end goals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

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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Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

But then, how many elevator pitches actually take place on elevators? If you get upgraded on flights, you have almost certainly heard an aviation version of an elevator pitch. It may seem strange to apply an art invented by ancient Greeks to an elevator pitch. So let’s get started. That’s a period.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2012

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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Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 294

The Startup Magazine

MAY 13, 2019

Networking is a huge part of business, no matter how you slice it. Whether you’re networking online across various social platforms or attending in-person events , you’ve got to make connections with people networking events. Online networking is amazingly powerful, especially given how scalable it is.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2014

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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Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Startup 266

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

Do your networking with investors well before the funding pitch. It starts with having a vision and an ability to get the message across in your elevator pitch, in a written business plan and one-on-one with potential investors. Investors talk to each other and they love warm introductions to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 17, 2018

Think of it as an elevator pitch for recruiting. Tools such as LinkedIn are obviously useful, but it can also pay dividends to use your network to find potential hires. It doesn’t take long to ask your employees and network, so do it. You can’t just expect top talent to gravitate to you without any effort on your part.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Accelerators and incubators support the startups with a small amount of funding, mentorship, networking opportunities, resources, and workspaces. ? You should also prepare an elevator pitch, which is a 5 minute verbal summary of your business idea and the plan. Government programs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2021

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry. Work on your elevator pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2020

I still hear too many excuses for not working early on the elevator pitch, like wanting to fly under the radar, don’t have the team together yet, or can’t afford an agency. Highlight the problem and your concerns in industry blogs, speaking in public forums, and making yourself visible on social media and networking opportunities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2023

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app, highlighting the mashup technology, which you derived from early online social networking applications. I challenge every entrepreneur to see how many of these priorities they can integrate into their new technology solution elevator pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Develop an “elevator pitch” as an initial path to your goal. An elevator pitch is a problem-solution summary that anyone can understand in a sixty-second ride up to their office in an elevator. Network to find inspiring and needed team members. Celebrate your successes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

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.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Due Diligence 273

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

by Esther Choy, author of “ Let the Story Do the Work: The Art of Storytelling for Business Success “ A few years ago, when I was attending a workshop on preparing elevator speeches, the facilitator asked, “How many of you would rather get poked in the eye than attend a networking event?”. It’s predictable.

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Networking Elevator Pitch Conversion Audience 157

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2020

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app, highlighting the mashup technology, which you derived from early online social networking applications. I challenge every entrepreneur to see how many of these priorities they can integrate into their new technology solution elevator pitch.

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Technology Elevator Pitch Social Network Agile 412

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

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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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

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Networking Accredited Investor Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur 242

Gust

JULY 23, 2014

So even if my own mother asked me to meet with you, and you were pitching me a biotech opportunity for a $10 million investment at a $90 million valuation, I might take the meeting, but it wouldn’t be particularly useful for either of us. In this case, it’s not a lack of interest, just a lack of time and efficiency.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Practice every step, including the elevator pitch to get the first meeting. Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal. Remember you only have one chance for a good first impression. Identify the right people in the right venture firms.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Pin down your elevator pitch. Everyone knows what an elevator pitch is, but many underestimate the importance of investing the time and energy into getting it right.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. The answer is still the same, but I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking.

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Networking Accredited Investor Elevator Pitch SEC 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Offer to give your executive presentation, but he may want just the elevator pitch. One person can look like an army charging the hill, if they use all the networking facilities of the Internet, all the tools available to build business plans, financial models, and product prototype.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

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.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2011

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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Early Stage Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence 247

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Network to the maximum with investor connections. Define some intellectual property. Prepare an investment-grade business plan.

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Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

YFS Magazine

MARCH 25, 2017

For many of us, our attention span powers down after the generic, "Hello, my name is Jane. Glad to meet you. What type of business are you in?"

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 27, 2020

Create an elevator pitch. To do this, you will need an elevator pitch that is compelling and gets potential clients and customers interested. Smart ways of cross promoting businesses include printing leaflets, promotional offers, reciprocal website links and sharing of each other’s content on social media networks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

“Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Start by developing an “elevator pitch” that you can deliver in 30 seconds to hook a potential investor. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Elevator Pitch NDA Entrepreneur 340

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

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.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor 233

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2012

An "elevator pitch" is a concise, well-practiced description of your startup and your plan, delivered with conviction and enthusiasm, that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. A good elevator pitch is not just for an elevator discussion.

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