2019 KV Summit - how to give a presentation - tips for pitching investors
The importance of getting your problem statement right
first time founders often conflate the macro problem with the micro problem
I see startups who say that their problem statements are;
- we would need six globes to cover our emissions
- under representation of... See more
It’s our inability to let go of our agenda to get people to buy that turns people off and has marketing and sales feel gross. Sales pressure is predominantly created by us. When we realize that the real goal in marketing and sales shouldn’t be about ‘getting the sale’ but about focusing on the truth of whether or not it’s a fit . . . everything... See more
Pitch-deck advice: I don't think I have ever seen a fundraising deck getting better by using a designer to design it. The same goes for using fancy tools like Figma, Keynote, https://t.co/SeKkLrTe6G, or Canva. At @ycombinator we recommend people to use Google Slides and keep it…
How to create a memo or deck for your startup by @gokulr
A great pitch is not hitting the right buzzwords or showing the right credentials
A great pitch is a strong conclusion that is supported by uncontroversial, logical, achievable statements that require no magical thinking... See more