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Do You Have What it Takes to Attract Investors?

Startup Professionals Musings

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners.

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Investors Seek Entrepreneurs With Fire in the Belly

Startup Professionals Musings

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners.

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8 Ways To Get Off The Ground With Angel Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

A business needs technical, marketing, financial and many other skills. If your solution and brand are really new and innovative, you need to protect them with a patent, trademark or trade secret. Prepare an executive summary and investor presentation. Create and highlight your intellectual property portfolio.

Angel 65
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7 Keys To A Compelling Investor Executive Summary

Startup Professionals Musings

Skip the fuzzy marketing terms, such as "easier to use," "lower cost" and "disruptive technology." " Investors want to buy into an entrepreneur with a startup that can provide evidence of an ability to double customer productivity, at half the cost, with patented technology.

Summary 101
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Six Entrepreneur Skills That Angel Investors Love

Startup Professionals Musings

Can concisely explain the unique, compelling value of the proposed venture in written terms and in oral presentations (elevator pitch), recognizing that some investors rely more on one than the other. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners.

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10 Preparation Steps to Win an Angel Investment

Startup Professionals Musings

Over half of the survivors remaining are eliminated during live presentations, and another 6.5% are eliminated during due diligence. The corporate entity lends itself best to the concept of “sharing” equity required by investors, and unincorporated entities don’t get funding. Build an investor presentation and summary.

Invest 99
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Top Ten Action Items For Angel Funding Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Over half of the survivors remaining are eliminated during live presentations, and another 6.5% are eliminated during due diligence. The corporate entity lends itself best to the concept of “sharing” equity required by investors, and unincorporated entities don’t get funding. Build an investor presentation and summary.

Angel 89