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How to Handle a VC Presentation with No Deck

Both Sides of the Table

I would argue that this mostly consists of consumer Internet companies (although not exclusively) and it is predominantly early-stage people who are product gurus and have a mildly technical bend to them. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. Be ready to map your presentation to their preferred method. Mobile app?

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7 Pitching Tips to Help You Crush Your Next Investor Meeting

Tech.Co

I’ve had many startup founders tell me that their startup literally has no competition,” said Frank Gruber, Cofounder of Tech.Co, Startup of the Year , and Established. “In What startup teams don’t realize is that having competition is good. Try to keep the presentation tight, 10 slides is ideal,” Gruber said.

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Many Startups Stumble on International Cultures

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, we did not translate the product and sales remained at an insignificant level. Translation not only increases sales, but in many countries it is required by law. A successful sales person wanted to become more familiar with the international market and requested a transfer to the Latin American sales group, based in the US.

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International Cultures are Key Business Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, we did not translate the product and sales remained at an insignificant level. Our own subsidiary, of a major technology company, started to repair and service competitive products in order to maintain our own technical staff and service capabilities. Local laws prevail. Respect local customs and practices.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Startup 5.0 – I’m just going to chill out for a bit… (OK, for a month…)

Frank Addante

– Digital Messaging Infrastructure Company (incubated by Addante and Associates, LLC) Age: 25 - 29 (present) Time Period: 2002 - present My Role: Founder High Point: TBD Here is a summary of my experiences to-date with StrongMail: 1. I decided that I was going to consult/advise a few companies and relax for a bit.

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