The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

Few skills in business are as important as the art of giving persuasive presentations. From pitching potential investors or sharing quarterly results with stakeholders to motivating employees, presentations are crucial in showcasing information clearly and convincingly. Here’s where your presentation comes to life.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 3, 2024

Join us for the final presentations of our two Stanford classes this Tuesday June 4th and Wednesday June 5th. Tuesday = Hacking for Defense Wednesday = Lean Launchpad The presentations just get better every year. Attend in person or via Zoom. This year AI seems to be part of almost every team.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 17, 2020

Whether your company adopted a policy due to the COVID-19 outbreak, or you’re part of a remote team, you can still deliver an impactful presentation from home, no matter where you host. Consider your presentation length and shorten if possible?—?include Can’t meet colleagues or customers face to face? Don’t forget to follow up!

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’ve seen several presentations that never moved past the first slide before running out of time. Research your audience before presenting. The most respected presenters are the ones who have done the research before-hand to know who is in the audience, and have tailored their message to these interests.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Social Networks: Past, Present & Future. 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 ). What I want to answer with this post (long though it may be) is: Why did Web 2.0 provides you.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

One of the most important ones is an investor presentation or a “deck.”. Two years ago I didn’t know what a “deck” was, but fast forward to today and our team at ooomf has prepared multiple investor presentations, raising two rounds of investor funding. Crafting the best story for your company. Who are you? What is your company name?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Be present in what you do. The post Finding The Courage To Be Present appeared first on Young Upstarts. Presence is developing a skill for being in the moment and experiencing everything that comes along with it.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 17, 2022

A thoughtful, engaging, and precise PowerPoint presentation bundled with your public speaking skills empowers you to establish yourself as the expert on the subject matter. The post 3 Tips To Improve Your Skills As A Presenter appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 19, 2023

Product presentation matters. The post The Art Of Presentation: Mastering The Packaging Game appeared first on Young Upstarts. Packaging is a core element of a product's identity and plays a critical role in marketing.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Presenting data might not always be an easy task. Here are some tips for presenting your data in a manner that everyone will understand. The post Tips For Presenting Data Better appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2010

Information Asymmetry - The biggest problem that presenters face in large (5+ people) is information asymmetry. You come into a meeting where your sponsor (the person who invited you to present to the partners) knows a lot about you and the rest of the room may have varying degrees of knowledge. Does that sound ok?&#.

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David Teten

AUGUST 8, 2013

You probably have to make presentations, but does the audience hear what you’re saying? Based on my experience in investment banking and strategy consulting, I’ve put together a 3-part series on how to prepare memos and presentations that people will read and believe. Show how the slide moves the presentation forward.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 7, 2019

Transcript of How to Give a Great Business Presentation written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Because what we see in presenters, generally, is one of two things. But I think people probably terribly underestimate the performance aspect of even that conference room presentation. Back to Podcast. Transcript.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Giving a presentation is as much an art as it is a craft. And it’s becoming increasingly important in today’s world of startups that those who are going to pitch and present need to have a sense of what to do not just when they’re up in front of everyone, but what to do before and afterward as well. So let’s get started….

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 2, 2020

In this article, I discuss how small businesses can craft the perfect sales presentation to convert more of your prospects into clients. Specifically, we’ll discuss: How to conduct client- and prospect-focused research to better design your sales presentation. Steps To Creating A Strong Sales Presentation.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2021

The post Presentation Skills 101: How To Improve Your Communication Skills In 2021 appeared first on Young Upstarts. Communication is an integral part of being human. This is why communication training is a good investment for individuals and businesses.

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MAY 11, 2020

Also, it matters how you present yourself outwards. Either way, you should consider how you present yourself. A person, who presents themselves in nice, stylish clothes or someone in baggy pants and a t-shirt? Be present on social media. Keep yourself updated on which social media is popular and be present there.

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deal architect

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

I was actually as excited about the past and present of manufacturing I saw during the visit. Plex hosted its annual Future of Manufacturing Roundtable in Michigan last week. They hosted a dinner at a Birmingham restaurant which used to.

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VC Cafe

MAY 1, 2023

In this post, I’ll delve into some of the most notable tech wars, both past and present, and explore the battles yet to come, including several new additions to the list. The post The Evolution of Tech Wars: Past, Present, and Future appeared first on VC Cafe.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As an entrepreneur, I understand your passion when pitching your solution to investors and customers, but passion alone won’t make one more technology pitch stand out above all the rest. I can tell you from my own experience as an advisor and an investor, what everyone remembers is a good personal story.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

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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Steve Blank

JANUARY 5, 2023

At the end of the quarter, each of the teams gave a final “Lessons Learned” presentation and followed up with a 3,000 to 5,000-word team-written paper. If you can’t see the presentation click here. If you can’t see the presentation click here. If you can’t see the presentation click here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2023

I’ve seen several presentations that never moved past the first slide before running out of time. Research your audience before presenting. The most respected presenters are the ones who have done the research before-hand to know who is in the audience, and have tailored their message to these interests.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

However, if you’re starting out, how can you survive those first few presentations? . Here’s how you can leverage design to overcome weak public speaking skills and deliver a presentation that impresses your audience. By preparing the slide deck yourself, you understand the story arc you’re presenting.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I sit through a lot of presentations. These range from companies pitching me to portfolio companies presenting at board meetings. Each of these scenarios has a team presenting. Some CEO’s are masters at communicating when team members are present. Some fare less well. This is really annoying. Summary : Teams matter.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2018

Kira, an engineer, came to me recently to run through an intensely detailed presentation. Here are some things to keep in mind before you craft your next presentation or pitch: 1. What’s this presentation really about? If you just replied with the presentation’s title, you’re missing the point. Define what it’s about.

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For Entrepreneurs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

I presented on two topics at WebSummit 2018 in Lisbon on November 6th. The slides and videos of those two presentations can be found below. The videos are provided courtesy of WebSummit: 9 Secrets for Startup Success, A roadmap for B2B Founders Lean Startup taught the world how to find product/market fit, but in the.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As you develop your career in the business world, you are going to need to learn how to give business presentations that not only give great insights, but position you as an authority on the topic. However, there is a formula and ten basic steps to creating a compelling presentation. Make a videotape of the actual presentation.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 9, 2020

I’ve noticed a degradation in presentation styles when displaying slides on a screen. Why in the world would the presenter sit anywhere other than in one of the chairs at the end of the table closest to the TV? And, when they are looking at their computer while you are presenting, they will mostly see the slides anyway.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

I don’t really want to tell you about his presentation because it was such a masterpiece, so profound & insightful that I’d urge you just to watch it yourself. I promise you insights, entertainment, emotion, thoughtful challenges and a bit of celebrity guest appearances :) TED?

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2017

Eight teams presented their Lessons Learned presentations. Each of the eight teams presented a 2-minute video to provide context about their problem and then gave an 8-minute presentation of their Lessons Learned over the 10-weeks. Each of their slide presentation follow their customer discovery journey.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Principles of Lean Startups, presentation for Maples Investments Image via Wikipedia Steve Blank and I had the opportunity to create a presentation about lean startups for Maples Investments. Is there anywhere I can download the presentation?

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Austin Startup

MARCH 20, 2017

It is my hope that this study, in streamlining available fund data, will make gender lens investment more attractive, accessible, and accepted… ultimately creating more True Wealth.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2011

Today’s post is a subtle one about positioning yourself in a presentation. It’s any meeting where you are in a small room and are being called on to present on some form of overhead slides. From witnessing all of these presentations I can tell you that there is a right place and a wrong place to sit.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 18, 2018

Presentation skills and public speaking are among some of the most valuable and sought-after skills in business today. At various levels in a company or organization, you could be asked to deliver a presentation — a proposal, a report or sales pitch. Here are some tips you can use to brush up your presentation skills.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The Entrepreneurial Perspective starts with a picture of a well-defined future, and then comes back to the present with the intention of changing it to match the vision. The Technician’s Perspective starts with the present, and then looks forward to an uncertain future with the hope of keeping it much like the present.

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