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Book SynopsisWhat Can You Pitch in 60 Seconds?Whether you’re facing funding sharks or angel investors, we’ve got the keys to crafting that perfect pitch to help you secure the funds you need to launch your startup, build your business, and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.
In this new edition of the Entrepreneur Voices series, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experts from both sides of the board room present the game-winning strategies and deal-closing tactics you need to succeed. Dive in and learn how to:
- Build a business model and financial plan for your new venture
- Make a great first impression and sell your idea in 60 seconds
- Connect with the investors most likely to finance your business idea
- Craft a slide deck that will catch and keep venture capitalists’ attention
- Prepare for on-the-spot questions in the board room
- See every “No” as an opportunity to find the perfect “Yes”
Plus, gain exclusive insights from stars you’ve seen on Shark Tank, Planet of the Apps, Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, and more!
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
Foreword by Danica Patrick, retired racecar driver, entrepreneur, author, and speaker
Preface: Is Your Pitch "Shark Tank" Ready?
PART I: PREPPING YOUR DECK
Chapter 1: How Not to Write a Business Presentation
Chapter 2: Why You Need a Million-Dollar Pitch Before Your Start a Business
Chapter 3: The Five Slides You Must Have In Your Pitch Deck
Chapter 4: Death of the Pitch Deck: Why Real Conversations Matter
Chapter 5: Nine Big Mistakes That Will Scare Investors Away
Chapter 6: Ten Tips to Writing an Amazon Business Plan
Chapter 7: How to Get to the Point With Your Elevator Pitch
Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Patti Fletcher
Part I Reflections
PART II: PLANNING YOUR PITCH
Chapter 8: Where to Meet Angel Investors and How to Pitch Them When You Do
Chapter 9: Improve Your Odds of Getting Funded With Investor Pattern Matching
Chapter 10: Seven Reasons to Only Pitch Your Business In Person
Chapter 11: Five Reasons Investors Are Ignoring Your Business
Chapter 12: Eight Tips for Raising Capital to Fund Your Startup
Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Jeremy Bloom
Chapter 13: Your Pitch Will Fail If You Do These Three Things
Chapter 14: Five Steps to Planning Your Perfect Elevator Pitch
Part II Reflections
PART III: RIDING THE ELEVATOR
Chapter 15: 13 Tips on How to Deliver a Pitch Investors Simply Can't Turn Down
Chapter 16: The Science of the First Impression
Chapter 17: The Four Skills Needed to Make a Great Impression
Chapter 18: Top Tips for the Perfect Elevator Pitch
Chapter 19: Eight Tips on Giving a Presentation Like a Pro
Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Scott Duffy
Part III Reflections
PART IV: CLOSING THE DEAL
Chapter 20: How to Earn Attention and Respect From a Shark
Chapter 21: Avoid These Mistakes When Pitching Your Business
Chapter 22: Five Things Startup Investors Look for Before Investing
Chapter 23: Three Common VC Conversations Translated for You
Chapter 24: How to Use Psychology to Get Investors to Close the Deal
Chapter 25: What I Learned From 400 Meetings of Pitching Investors
Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Sally Outlaw
Part IV Reflections
PART V: PITCHING OUTSIDE THE ELEVATOR
Chapter 26: Pitching and Launching a Product with Kickstarter
Chapter 27: 12 Key Strategies to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Chapter 28: How to Market Your Crowdfunding Campaign
Part V Reflections
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