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How to Pitch a VC: The Essentials When pitching to a VC, it's all about getting to the point quickly and making a strong impression. Here’s what to focus on: 1) The Elevator Pitch: Nail the 30-second quick pitch—be concise and memorable. 2) The Problem & Solution: Clearly define the problem you're solving and why your solution is the best. 3) Market Size: Show the potential for growth and scalability with concrete numbers. 4) Business Model: Demonstrate how you plan to make money and reach profitability. 5) Team: Highlight the superstars on your team who will drive success. Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights.

Stop speaking in jargon, stop making your pitch so basic, and stop hoping that your product will save you. These are 3 of the biggest flaws I see in founders and CEOs of post Series A and later companies. I've talked to thousands of them at this point. I've worked with dozens of them to fix it. Why are these 3 flaws fatal? 1. Speaking in jargon As the leader of the company, if you can't explain your technology and vision in clear AND compelling language then you can't do the most fundamental pieces of your job. You won't be able to raise capital efficiently. You won't be able to recruit the best people. You won't be able to get the world to rally behind you. 2. Basic pitch If you don't stand out, you fade away. There's nothing memorable, catchy, or unique and so you become one of ten thousand founders out there. Why would anyone invest in that? They wouldn't. Your pitch is for investors. Your pitch is for candidates. Your pitch is for customers. Basic doesn't work for any of them. 3. Hoping your product will save you To be clear, you need a great product. But that's not enough. These days there are too many great products out there and most fail to ever reach the scale they deserve. Why is that? Remember that old saying "if a tree falls in a forest and nobody is around to hear it, did it make a sound?" Distribution and storytelling make your product stand out. It pains me to see so many founders and CEOs out there who have dedicated 2,3,4, or 5 years to building their company and facing the abyss. Not because they aren't great. But because they don't know how to speak, storytell, and communicate in a way that shapes the future. Bend reality to your will. It's possible. I want you to win and win big.

If you have no real product and you start pitching to customers, your "market validation" can often just be a mirage. This is because people often try to appear kind, helpful, or smart - so they just say hollow things like, "Oh, that sounds like a great idea!" This kind of feedback does not prove they will actually use your product when you put a real thing in front of them. Similarly, if you have no real traction and you start pitching VCs, then they will start firing brain farts at you, which can be really distracting. They will say stuff like "oh, this would be better if it was in this other vertical". Focus on growth before pitching VCs. Particularly if you're a first-time founder and/or you're getting this kind of feedback/objection. Growth transforms your hypothesis into fact. It will minimize or eliminate debate with well-meaning but misguided investors. Everything else is academic.

So you're on a first date... After 30 minutes, you clear your throat and ask: "Uhhh, will you marry me?" 💍 "Also... can I borrow about $2.5M?" Don't laugh. I've been pitched thousands of times. That's how most founders treat an initial meeting. They try to cram everything in to 30 minutes. But it's too much, too fast. VCs feel overwhelmed. Just like on a date. So what should you do instead? Here are your goals for initial Pre-Seed / Seed pitch meetings... 👇 At the end, the investor should know: 1️⃣ The problem you're trying to solve 2️⃣ The market you want solve it for 3️⃣ How your product solves it 4️⃣ Why that problem matters 4️⃣ Do your customers like it 5️⃣ The market is very large 6️⃣ You are really smart You need a few minutes for intros and small talk and a couple more to wrap up and decide on next steps. That means you have less than 5 minutes per topic. You can't convince someone to marry you in 30 minutes. You can't convince someone to invest in that time either... and you really shouldn't try. So just focus on getting a second meeting to learn a little more and decide if they want to get serious. __ Was this helpful? 👍 like and ♻️ repost it to help other founders

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The best VC pitch meetings are truly conversations! • One where both sides learn something new and come away with a different lens on the world • Both founders and investors asked questions that sparked new ideas • Everyone walks away believing in more of what's possible tomorrow, than what's 'seemingly impossible' today Founders and VCs should strive for more of these conversations. Here’s my favorite ways to do that: • Get pitch decks and demo videos in advance! Allows more time for fluid conversation than data/fact finding (which is better async!) • Favorite questions to ask: - What's something that most people believe about this space that's not true? - Why is everyone else tackling this problem wrong? - What does the world look like when you succeed at solving this problem? - What's a challenge you've overcome? - What motivates you?

I made a shitpost yesterday and now I'm worried there’s founders that took that seriously. Got a connection request saying ‘Thank you for the advice”. Don’t screw up your first impression, this is how you actually should #pitch as a founder. First time or not. 1. Be enthusiastic - passion is often something that investors will remember after the meeting. Confirmed by MANY of my friends in VC. It’s that gut feeling. Being passionate about the problem means you’ll stick to solving it and you won’t give up when the tough times start. 2. If you don’t know your audience, assume they know nothing about the industry. Assume nothing, explain everything. With simple words, forget about jargon. If they won’t get it, they won’t invest. There’s plenty of time to dive in deep in the Q&As. 3. Explain why this is the right problem to solve (it’s big and painful), you have the right solution to it (show how you validated it and your traction), why you’re the right team to build this, and why right now is the right time to invest in something like this (market shifts). 4. Make your pitch deck a visual prop when pitching, don’t have slides full of essay texts. One main message per slide. 5. Don’t say you have no competitors, you always always do, and they’ll always always find them. 6. Avoid showing vanity metrics as traction, focus on your most important KPIs that tell you if you’re on the right track. 7. Pick 1-3 revenue streams and don’t even mention the rest (yes, there are possibilities, but you need to stay focused). 8. Only show your founding team on your slides. Your team slide is not your linkedin connections showcase. Show advisors only if they actually contribute something REALLY meaningful. 9. For fcks sake - please put how much you’re asking on your deck - I’ve reviewed hundreds of decks in the last couple of months, and lots of them are lacking this slide. Are you asking for apples or oranges? 10. Don’t get defensive in Q&As. Don’t get defensive in Q&As. Don’t get defensive in Q&As. Building your first early stage pitch deck? Here's a free content template to help you get started: https://lnkd.in/evZeqT_U — 🔔 Follow for more or less useful #startup content like this. #startups #vc #startupbuilding #founders #pitching #pitchdeck

How to make investors see the real potential in your startup: You want them to feel instantly drawn to your vision. Here’s how: 1. Clarity - crystal-clear messaging that removes the guesswork. 2. Confidence - a strong narrative that commands their attention. 3. Connection - speaking directly to what matters to them. These aren’t things a standard template can give you. It’s about knowing who’s across the table and what they value most. I’m breaking this down next week with my TurboContent™ Framework, designed to: 1. Show your strengths in a way investors can’t ignore 2. Build a story that speaks directly to their priorities 3. Set your pitch deck apart from the rest You can put endless time into pitches and cold outreach… or craft a deck that does the heavy lifting for you. When an investor feels understood, they’re more likely to see your value right away. What’s driving their interest?   What’s their biggest concern?   What signals confidence to them? Bring that into your pitch deck. And get ready for those “Let’s talk numbers” meetings. ↓ If you’re ready to upgrade your pitch deck, DM me “Pitch”

Struggling to impress investors with your pitch deck? Try this... The secret to winning investors attention lies in mastering a few essential elements. Let's dive into what makes a pitch deck stand out. 1. Start with a Compelling Story • Every great pitch begins with a story. ➤ Share the origin of your idea. ✧ Create an emotional connection with your audience. 💡 A story draws your audience in and makes your pitch memorable. 2. Clearly Define the Problem • Identify the specific problem your product solves. ➤ Use data and examples. ✧ Show investors the market need. 💡The problem shows the urgency and relevance of your solution. 3. Present Your Solution • Explain how your product addresses the problem. ➤ Focus on unique features and benefits. ✧ Make it clear why your solution is better than existing ones. 💡 clear solution highlights how you stand out in the market. 4. Highlight Your Business Model • Describe how you plan to make money. ➤ Include pricing and revenue streams. ✧ Reassure investors about the viability of your business. 💡A solid business model reassures financial viability. 5. Showcase Market Opportunity • Provide an overview of your target market. ➤ Use charts and graphs to illustrate. ✧ Demonstrate scalability and growth potential. 💡Market opportunity shows growth potential and profitability. 6. Introduce Your Team • Highlight key team members and their expertise. ➤ Include brief bios. ✧ Build confidence in your team's ability to execute the plan. 💡A strong team builds trust in your ability to deliver results. 7. End with a Strong Call-to-Action • Summarize your ask. ➤ Be clear and specific. ✧ Leave a lasting impression with a powerful closing statement. 💡A clear call-to-action directs investors on the next steps. ♻️ Repost to help your network craft winning pitch decks. Ready to create a winning pitch deck? Let's connect! 🤝 Follow for more insights on #startup #strategies and #innovation.

We're all guilty of winging it right? I can hold my hands up and honestly say I've been terrible for this in the past. But the saying 'fail to plan, plan to fail' exists for a reason. Often founders go through accelerator programs and build business plans for VCs, but that's not a business plan, it's an idea of what your product can do and the revenue you might earn if you hit a certain set of numbers. You need to be thinking about: - how you're planning on selling your offering - who you need to hire to sell it - when you need to hire them - what sort of costs you need to be running out - where the revenue is - what are realistic targets - what the revenue is going to enable - how that's going to transform your business And that's the minimum. What’s the biggest thing you didn’t plan for in your business and what did you learn from it?