1. April 27, 2013

2. Technique
Content
Common
Mistakes
The Pitch
Other
Challenges

3. Technique
1. Make it clear
2. Make it visual
3. Use real cases
4. Use independent research to validate your
assumptions and ideas
5. Focus on the important things
6. Show confidence, but be humble
7. Preparations is key
a. Fast
b. Anywhere
c. Under any conditions

4. Content
1. Opportunity/ Pain / Problem
2. Solution
3. Market
4. Competition
5. Sales and Marketing strategy
6. Business models/ Financials
7. Management Team
8. Funding Requirements/ The Ask

6. Other challenges
1. Always follow-up during the negotiation process
2. Get legal advice
3. Find a lead investor
4. Things take time - don’t panic
5. Get your potential investors engaged in finding
investors for your company
6. Investors will hold you back when deciding to
invest
7. Don’t waste to much time looking for investors –
product should be your focus
8. Don’t go back with your word