Just when you think you’ve done a great job summing something up in 12 slides, you meet someone who can do it in one.
Marc StoiberMarch 14, 2017
Because understanding investor motivations is so important, we're going to let you in on the secret: there are only four reasons people invest in startups.
Rafe FurstDecember 14, 2016
An interview with Joel Solomon, an impact investor who looks for companies that pitch a strong people, planet, and profit mission.
Marc StoiberSeptember 22, 2016
This podcast on pitching talks about the art of storytelling and not letting charts get in the way of your narrative—a lesson startups could take to heart.
Marc StoiberSeptember 6, 2016
Mike Quinn, CEO of Zoona, shares the most essential lessons he learned from the African FinTech company’s $15 million Series B investment.
Mike QuinnSeptember 5, 2016
Entrepreneurs, you’ve got six seconds to tell your story, or at least to tell the audience why they should care enough to know it.
Rajesh AnandanAugust 24, 2016
Find pitching in front of an audience unnerving? This post shares a few hacks to enable the crowd to uncross their arms, lean forward, and become collaborators.
Marc StoiberAugust 4, 2016
Building relationships requires discipline. This post breaks down what to do before, during, and after a meeting with a prospective mentor or funder.
Teju RavilochanJune 13, 2016
If your venture's going to solve the world's biggest problems, you must convince investors to believe in what you are doing. Read this post for the secret.
J hoffJune 6, 2016
MergeLane is a startup accelerator proving that investing in women-led startups is not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do.
Brittany LaneApril 27, 2016
Entrepreneurs fret over the 30-second “elevator pitch.” However, in 2016, entrepreneurs should focus more on their 140-character, one-line “tweet pitch.”
Michael Luni LibesFebruary 4, 2016
Unreasonable Institute co-founder shares eight tips on how he brought major media attention to the company in its early stages.
Tyler HartungJanuary 27, 2016
If your business succeeds, it isn’t because you have a damn good product—global forces are aligning to make success inevitable. Use your pitch to explain.
Marc StoiberSeptember 10, 2015
The problem with most investment pitches is that they sound like investment pitches. Here's how you move beyond mediocrity and captivate investors.
Marc StoiberSeptember 3, 2015
The next time you have a chance to step up and pitch to a crowd, expecting them to invest, remember these things.
Michael Luni LibesJuly 22, 2015
Entrepreneurs should answer the following: What is it that you’re doing? Why does it matter? How is it better? Why are you doing what you’re doing?
Pascal FinetteJuly 20, 2015
This post goes over the team, advisor, finance, and business model, and the ask slides…
Pascal FinetteFebruary 26, 2015