Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 18, 2022
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Let me show you a demo rather than a business plan.” Demos never go according to plan, and ones that work go on far too long. The best demos to investors are 30 seconds or less.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2020
We became the largest accelerator in Southern California with 80 investments in over 30 countries globally. We now invest in more companies, include better trainers and involve 3 times more investors in the demo days. it's hard to describe just how good our investment, growth, operations and outreach team is.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 21, 2020
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Let me show you a demo rather than a business plan.” Demos never go according to plan, and ones that work go on far too long. The best demos to investors are 30 seconds or less.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 27, 2020
For example, “I have patented a new tire that will double the wear mileage at half the cost.” Customers still buy from people, and investors invest in you and your team, more than the solution. You shouldn’t expect to get an investment commitment in the elevator, or close a customer deal in the first minute.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 30, 2014
They demoed the electricity transfer with a physical device that looked like something that would never be allowed on an airplane. Did anybody hold patents that would prevent us from using this technology? I seldom hire patent attorneys during due diligence but this was too important. But it seemed to work. It was impressive.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Let me show you a demo rather than a business plan.” Demos never go according to plan, and ones that work go on far too long. The best demos to investors are 30 seconds or less.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Let me show you a demo rather than a business plan.” Demos never go according to plan, and ones that work go on far too long. The best demos to investors are 30 seconds or less.
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