Start Up - Part 5

Turning Problems into Opportunities

“In the middle of difficulty,” said Albert Einstein, “lies opportunity.” You have problems? Smile. Because in problems there are plenty of opportunities. One of the most important attributes of a successful person is the ability to turn problems into opportunities. Look at it this way: the very fact that something is a problem indicates that it has a significant meaning for you. So problems are accompanied by potential energy. Re-directing that energy away from exerting a negative influence and towards a more positive orientation makes all the difference. Problems become opportunities because of the way you approach them. You can […]

10 Things to Include in Your Startup Pitch Presentation I

6. Marketing/Sales You’ll want to show the market size for your product. This can include profiles of target customers, but be prepared to answer questions about the cost of acquiring these customers. Not knowing this information is a red flag to investors. If you already have sales, you can discuss your growth and forecast future revenue. 7. Projections or Milestones It is difficult to create financial projections for a startup. If you don’t have a long financial history, your forecast is really just an educated guess. Instead, you should present the milestones that you’ve already reached.

10 Things to Include in Your Startup Pitch Presentation

When you pitch to investors or venture capitalists, assume that you are not going to have a lot of time. Investors constantly get pitched, so it’s important to catch their attention quickly and engage them by keeping it simple. Here, we’ve listed the 10 components that investors care about the most and how you should approach them.