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Hi there. I am not even sure if there’s something like a pitch coach out there, but I guess you or you client have a couple of options here.

Assuming that you or your client have already completed a professional business plan for their business, I would recommend developing a short, but concise road show to support your proposal. These road shows are often done as slide shows, which shouldn’t span more than 15 slides. They idea behind these investor presentations or elevator pitches is getting your point across based on extreme time constraints (e.g. during a ride in an elevator). As the Austrian philosopher Karl Popper once said: “If you can’t say it simply and clearly, keep quiet and keep working until you can”.

Once you completed your road show or elevator pitch, practice, practice, practice. Use family, friends, and who else is willing to listen as a test audience and hone your pitch.

Also, there is an interesting show on BBC America, that’s called “The Dragon’s Den”. I am not sure if you can watch some of the episodes online, but this reality show certainly offers a few insights into pitching an idea to high profile investors.

If you need help with the design of your elevator pitch, please PM me and I will see what I can do to help.


Mark




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