| Oct. 14 2008 at 2:12 PM |
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Hello;
I have a client who is in need of a pitch coach for an upcoming presentation for private investors. Can anyone recommend a pitch coach who is available to assist my client?
Edited by: priimoney - Oct. 14 2008 at 2:16 PM
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| Oct. 16 2008 at 11:17 AM |
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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
Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come.
http://www.FastVentures.com
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| Oct. 16 2008 at 12:14 PM |
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priimoney wrote:
Hello;
I have a client who is in need of a pitch coach for an upcoming presentation for private investors. Can anyone recommend a pitch coach who is available to assist my client?
As Mark stated, a presentation to a group of different investors (such as an Angel Group) is usually very time limited (some as short as 8 minutes plus questions) so one needs to consider: 1 The message - what you want to convey 2 The language to be used- how you will convey the message 3. Preparing the presenter Business Growth Masters, LLC -
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| Nov. 03 2008 at 11:29 PM |
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Mark makes a great point,
You will need to peak the investors interest by giving a short clear picture of your business and showing how it is in their best interest to invest in your business and "you" because even if the plan sounds great ultimately "you" must make it happen.
I would practice if front of friends or relatives and even video tape the pitch and see what your pitch looks like. Think of what questions the investor might ask to better prepare your self.
Keep in mind when the real meeting takes place, if you don't know the answer to a question be truthful don't BS them. They will see it a mile away.
Good Luck
Daniel
VentureDen
http://www.ventureden.com
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