Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

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. Back on the positive side, I like to say, especially for us introverts, that networking is more about listening that it is about talking. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

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. In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

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. Highlight the mashup use of existing friendly interfaces, and use of existing data in a new solution.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Think of this as your elevator pitch but instead of a short pitch to give someone in an elevator, it’s a short pitch to stop them from clicking on the next link. How to Get the Most Out of Social Networking. Don’t try to sell your products or service directly on social media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Work on your elevator pitch. This is a concise, well-practiced description of your idea or your startup, delivered with conviction to start a relationship in the time it takes to ride up an elevator.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

Each team gave each professor a three-minute elevator pitch for their idea, and we let them know if it was good enough for the class. JointBuy allows buyers to start a new deal on any available product and share the idea with others through existing social networking sites.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

At the very least, answer ALL the profile questions, include your company’s logo, create a two-minute elevator pitch video and upload your presentation deck. There’s no use banging your head against a VC’s door with a social network venture if they only invest in biotech companies.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2012

For example, the ‘Visa Elevator Pitch’ will only accept video entries, whilst you have to be a country-based business to be eligible for the ‘House to Home’ competition. It is important for start-ups to know the particular criteria necessary for applications.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2014

Senior business leaders, for example, are unlikely to relate when you pitch your latest web app that mashes up existing technology derived from early 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

AUGUST 29, 2013

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Work on your elevator pitch. This is a concise, well-practiced description of your idea or your startup, delivered with conviction to start a relationship in the time it takes to ride up an elevator.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Take every opportunity available to go and network with other people; this will help you practice while also building your network. Meetup.com is a great resource for those looking to develop their networking skills. Develop your elevator pitch, practice your handshake, and interact. Published March 15, 2017.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

#15- Be aware of online presence Photo Credit: Martin Betch A tip for effective networking is to always be aware of your online presence while using online networking tools. Clean up their online identity by setting up private accounts on social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

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. Back on the positive side, I like to say, especially for us introverts, that networking is more about listening that it is about talking. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2016

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. Highlight the mashup use of existing friendly interfaces, and use of existing data in a new solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

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. Back on the positive side, I like to say, especially for us introverts, that networking is more about listening that it is about talking. Marty Zwilling.

Networking 120

Networking Accredited Investor Elevator Pitch SEC 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2012

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Work on your elevator pitch. This is a concise, well-practiced description of your idea or your startup, delivered with conviction to start a relationship in the time it takes to ride up an elevator.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Work on your elevator pitch. This is a concise, well-practiced description of your idea or your startup, delivered with conviction to start a relationship in the time it takes to ride up an elevator.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. There are other networks that also work, depending on where you are in the world, like Ryze, Plaxo, and Facebook, but setting up an account on MySpace probably won’t help you. Marty Zwilling.

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Networking Accredited Investor Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur 242

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2015

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Work on your elevator pitch. This is a concise, well-practiced description of your idea or your startup, delivered with conviction to start a relationship in the time it takes to ride up an elevator.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

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. In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I have learned over the years that there is an etiquette to this process, just like there is for social networking. There are other networks that also work, depending on where you are in the world, like Ryze, Plaxo, and Facebook, but setting up an account on MySpace probably won’t help you. Marty Zwilling.

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Networking Accredited Investor Elevator Pitch SEC 242

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Representation is a large part of any social network, but some more than others.". Refine your personal elevator pitch. As you've probably experienced, in a startup your elevator pitch can be a great management technique for clarifying the things your organization should focus on. Four key strategies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2011

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 firms.

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mashable.com

MARCH 24, 2011

Winging the 60-Second Pitch We’ve all heard of the elevator pitch , but last year, when asked to produce it, only two succeeded in delivering one in under a minute, and that’s among the select three dozen startups invited to do in-person interviews. an iPad 2 Killer?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Work on your elevator pitch. This is a concise, well-practiced description of your idea or your startup, delivered with conviction to start a relationship in the time it takes to ride up an elevator.

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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Social Network Networking 145

Gust

DECEMBER 16, 2012

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. In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Angel Groups 179

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2010

Get introduced via one of the social networks, or a professional organization, before you approach a VC with a business proposal. Practice every step, including the elevator pitch to get the first meeting. Make a personal connection, directly or indirectly. Create an investment-grade business plan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 18, 2016

The Tumblr post was shared across the social network ( it now has over 19,000 notes ) and spawned spirited discussions about retail markup among social media and fashion blogs. Think of it as a visual elevator pitch. Image credit: Everlane. The message was clear: you are paying too much for your tee shirts.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Elevator pitches and pitch decks. In this case, it’s the pitch feature that allows you to get all of your most important points down in one place, either as a one-page format or as a pitch deck that you can export to Powerpoint if you need a slide deck for a presentation. Outsourcing work.

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Life Beyond Code

JUNE 13, 2013

A note of caution : Because “personal branding” is such a cliched term, you may be tempted to build a brand on social media channels as there are gurus out there who are telling how to use all the social networks to amplify your brand.

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Up and Running

APRIL 5, 2017

Keep maintaining and building your network—it’s the journey that counts. Approach VCs and angel investors with conviction (and a solid elevator pitch ). Funding is about engaging investors, building relationships, and being passionate with the strength of conviction.

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cdixon.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Even if your idea gets in the wrong hands, they will probably just get the high level “elevator pitch” which isn’t worth much anyways. I’ve designed a pattern to extract a user’s preference from posts in my social networking site, then I shall share this to others.

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Growthink Blog

MAY 24, 2010

including: * 3 simple keys to a powerful elevator pitch * How to construct a business plan that will impress venture capitalists * The 3 things you must accomplish in your Executive Summary * And more. Next, I'll give you my best practices for creating all of your Venture Capital Marketing & Presentation Materials.

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www.quicksprout.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

They are always refining the elevator pitch and searching for soundbites that resonate, trying to be more efficient at generating the hype that’s necessary. In fact I actually take comfort when I hear fibs or distortions from entrepreneurs – it means they might have the right DNA.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

But for some reason, it fails to appear on a lot of social network popularity lists. Create short, elevator pitch-style videos to tell potential partners or customers about your business. Google Plus, You Say? You’d think Google Plus would be one of the most widely used platforms for businesses and professionals.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Social networking. Social/Sharing. Elevator Pitches. Create your own social network. free enterprise social network. Social Commerce. Social CRM. Social Inbox. Social Leverage. social networks. Social News. Mailing lists/groups.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Where would we be without the innovators who thought up a “search engine&# or a “social network&# Execution is labor and without it nothing gets done but ideas are change, fantastic ideas challenge who we are and allow us to become something new.

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