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If you haven’t awkwardly fumbled through a pitch to a prominent #investor at a tech conference, can you really call yourself a #founder? We’ve all been there—scanning the crowd, trying to match the investor’s face to their #LinkedIn photo, delivering your pitch with forced confidence, only to realise they’ve completely misunderstood your product. It’s a rite of passage for first-time founders, but let’s be honest—those "learning experiences" don’t pay the bills. With startup event season approaching and competition for #VC money fiercer than ever, here are some practical tips for turning awkward pitches into a "yes" from the #founders who landed investors.

At 135 Madison, we're passionate about doing great work for our clients! Crafting pitch decks that open doors and spark conversation with investors is what we do weekly. Having partnered with hundreds of startups worldwide, we've honed our skills to help startups secure funding and grow their business. Our approach is not one-size-fits-all; it's tailored to each startup’s unique needs and business. If you're raising capital, let's connect and explore how we can help elevate your pitch to the next level! 1. Follow Peter Korbel and check out www.135madison.com 2. Like the post and comment 3. Repost to your network 4. DM me or send me an email at [email protected] to discuss

How do you maintain a great angel/ founder relationship? I believe angel investors should stay out of the way of the founders they invest in!! Why? This is one of the best ways to maintain a great relationship with startups you invest in. Remember, ❌ It is not your business ❌ You shouldn’t be a reporting or admin burden (always taking up founder time) ❌ You may have relevant experience but all businesses are different You need to be a responsibe listener. This means listening to the challenges / needs of founders and helping where you can. This is one of the best ways to maintain a great relationship with founders you invest in as an angel. 😇 #founders #angelinvestors

You should think of investors as 5-year-old children Had a great talk with Victor Markov about making tech pitch decks sound less 👽Sci-Fi and more 💸VC-Ready. No one automatically knows what you're doing or why it's great, so it's your job to make it easy for them to understand and get them excited about it. Check out this 5-minute read if you want to know: ✔ How to break down complex ideas to resonate with investors ✔ How to use visuals as a tool that simplifies your messages ✔ How metaphors can help you explain sophisticated tech in simple terms Tech founders, leave a comment with one-liner about your startup and I'll tell you if it's clear enough 👇🏻 #tech #startup #enterpreneurship #pitch #interview

How to make your tech pitch sound less 👽Sci-Fi and more 💸VC-Ready? Launch Deck founders, Arthur Gusev and Vladimir Pletyukhin, share great insights about transforming your complex tech ideas into simple and compelling pitch narrative in this interview with Victor Markov on HackerNoon. Check out this 5-minute read if you want to know: ✔ How to break down complex ideas to resonate with investors ✔ How to use visuals as a tool that simplifies your messages ✔ How metaphors can help you explain sophisticated tech in simple terms #tech #startup #enterpreneurship #pitch #interview

The GFR team is passionate about fostering startup innovations. They're also much more than that. 😎 That's why we will be producing a series of Q&A blogs with each of our team members to show you a different side of them. For the first Q&A of our series, Teppei Tsutsui, General Partner, shares stories about: 😳 the most memorable thing that happened in a pitch meeting 🗾 an earthquake that changed his perspective on his career 👨🏻🚀 his passion for space and physics and more... Check it out now! #gfrfund #venturecapitalist #interview

Mentor Monday: "I am interested in VC, where do I start?" I met with 40 students interested in breaking into VC and this was one of the most common questions they asked. "Where should I start". Thank goodness for them, I was in the same spot once. Learn what VC is: - Read Secrets of Sandhill Road - Understand what an analyst or associate does at a VC Build VC skills - Build up VC vocab - Learn where to source deals - Learn how to evaluate startups - Learn how to evaluate people Start looking for roles - The Early - Gen Z VCs - Nicole DeTommaso

I’ve helped startups raise millions through pitch decks! Here’s how you can create a winning pitch in 6 steps: ✅Start with a story ↳ Investors remember stories, not stats. ✅Highlight the problem ↳ Make the pain point crystal clear. ✅Show your solution ↳ Present your product as the answer. ✅Prove market potential ↳ Show there’s demand and growth opportunity. ✅Keep financials realistic ↳ Investors love clear, achievable projections. ✅End with a strong ask ↳ Be clear on how much you need and why. Remember, a great pitch deck is your gateway to funding. 🐦🔥 Turn your vision into an opportunity. Ready to level up your pitch deck? DM ‘PITCH’ to get started Follow Sahrin Murchona to attract investors. P.S. I help startup founders, CEOs, and solopreneurs create pitch decks that grab attention by secure funding through investor ready pitch decks. DM me to get started.

Top Tips from angel investor Engin Yenidunya on your pitch deck. If you aren't aware of the Hotbed team, Perdie Alder & M Coyle, they have an amazing community and are currently curating a #HotbedSummer...

Due Diligence Essentials: What Investors Expect From Startup? Investors seek a strong partnership with founders, built on transparency and trust. During a recent webinar hosted by Aspire and HubSpot, Oliver Oliver, along with Michelle Anggadjaja from Intudo and Bernie Margulies from Wavemaker Partners, emphasized this point. At Trihill Capital, we believe data integrity during due diligence is crucial. It goes beyond just the numbers – it reflects a founder's integrity. Open communication isn't a sign of weakness; it's an opportunity to identify areas where we, as investors, can contribute to your growth. So, founders, are you considering a fundraising round? We at Trihill Capital can guide you through the process. Let's chat! Stacia Gitta Wiranata Gwenllian Ching