Reaching out to investors as a young company can be daunting. But there’s a few simple tips and tricks that can help tremendously. Check these out!
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— Paola Rojas, CEO 🚀 (@paola_rojas) May 29, 2020
If your venture has an interesting start/backstory, include it.
-How did you stumble upon this path?
-What relevant parties were involved?
-Are/were there any side initiatives?
-Storify it, if possible 🕮
Ties strongly with your WHY. And it matters!
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— Paola Rojas, CEO 🚀 (@paola_rojas) May 15, 2020
Always have a summary slide at the end
For you: use it as as a roadmap, so it keeps you focused, helps avoid terribly lengthy presentations
For your audience: reinforces what you’ve just covered, and helps nudge questions so you can clarify#pitch #investment
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— Paola Rojas, CEO 🚀 (@paola_rojas) May 22, 2020
Have 2 versions of your presentation. One that can stand on its own, if you need to send it in advance to get *that meeting*, and another that you’ll use to pitch that has less text, because you’ll need to bring it to life, and work your magic#pitch #investment
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— Paola Rojas, CEO 🚀 (@paola_rojas) May 27, 2020
Keep it under 20 slides. Normally, you'd need AT LEAST 1min per slide. Your aim is to pike enough interest to generate questions from your audience but if you take too long to go over it, there won't be time. Next tip…#pitch #investment #decktip
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— Paola Rojas, CEO 🚀 (@paola_rojas) February 16, 2021
Practice out loud to appear polished yet natural. Written & spoken language differ, avoid being stuffy or get distracted saying things you'd never say!
More ideas? Check out https://t.co/kqXzIzuXjq⠀
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