Startup’s Madlibs Pitch—How to do an elevator pitch that’s Memorable!
When I was running the Founder Institute in Seattle we used Adeo’s Madlibs pitch. I’ve updated it based on feedback from a few 1000 pitches and added a couple of themes. How do you make money Where do you need help Who are you? I know you know, but the audience needs to know Your
Read MoreSeattle Startup Week #SSW2019 – Funding Readiness
Is your startup Venture Ready? This presentation was made at Seattle Startup Week 2019, October 25, 2019. It includes an overview of: Venture Ready Score Business and Revenue Models for Startups Fundraising 101 – what’s the process 13 Slides for your slide deck
Read MoreHow to do a Monthly Investor Update
How to do a monthly investor update for Startup Founders.
Read MoreYour Startup is NOT a Platform (yet)
Over the last year, I’ve looked at >150 deals (for some VC’s that’s tiny, for other’s that’s a lot). In that time a number of phrases have risen to the top of the list that makes my eyes roll or create a queasy wave of nausea that overtakes over me. Near the top of the list is:
Read MoreStartup meet Angels (Seattle) – Process and Rubric
How do we evaluate teams for Seattle’s Startups meet Angels meetup (aka Angels, Pitches and Beer)? Pitches Bring your pitch deck and plan on a 5 minute pitch with 5-10 minutes of Q&A from the Angels. Your pitch will not be public, but in a conference room with qualified investors only. Selection Process: 6+ Teams are
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