What do investors want to see in startup pitch decks? For founders seeking funding for their companies, that's the million-dollar (or multimillion-dollar) question. And it's one Allison Byers, CEO of ...

Ah, the joys of pitching. Your entire masterplan squeezed into a few sentences, a room of powerful strangers with your future in their hands, and mere seconds to impress them. Who doesn’t love a quick ...

Elevator pitch examples are commonplace in the entrepreneurial world, underlining the epitome of what it takes to win the heart of investors. Entrepreneurs know that the most important part of ...

Pitch determines your positioning and positioning determines your startup’s success. Naturally, there is a lot of advice on how to pitch your startup. Among this advice, one common suggestion is to ...

Contrary to popular belief, a pitch is not a presentation. A presentation is a clearly defined event allotted a fixed amount of time. The audience sits back, expecting the presentation to start at a ...

A disclaimer about this newsletter’s title: I didn’t quite watch 243 one-minute startup pitches myself during Y Combinator’s Demo Day last week. I think I probably set a personal record for pitch ...

What’s the best way to attract attention for your startup from a room full of investors, journalists, potential partners, customers, and talent all in one go? For early-stage startups, entering pitch ...

While venture capital (VC) funding is not for every company in the retail industry, it is a vital lifeline for startups — one that can make the difference between success and failure, particularly for ...

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Apply for the first-ever Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition by Oct. 6 for your chance to win the $10k grand prize! Showcase your startup in front of investors, mentors and community ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Fred Hubler, CEO & Chief Wealth Strategist of Creative Capital. Tech startups are often overlooked as a potential investment ...