Both Sides of the Table
MAY 14, 2018
You’re adding unnecessary “purchase friction” If your deck is something I should open 3–4 times as I’m contemplating an investment, why add any consumption friction to the reader? There are a million ways to make graphics lighter or resize your file without a huge impact on the quality of the slides?—?after What should be in your deck?
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
I recommend a ten-slide pitch to start, reviewed by friends and advisors, to be expanded to a ten-to-twenty-page business plan with opportunity sizing, cost and price details, competitors, marketing and sales strategy, financial projections, and resources required. Reach out with creative videos to influencers in your domain.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 7, 2015
When pitching to investors, entrepreneurs always seem to start with a customer pitch, then add a slide or two about the business. In reality, they need a separate pitch about the business, carrying over only a slide or two about the solution. Immediate investment requirements and use of funds.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 2, 2015
One area I’ve had much discussion with the companies in which I’ve invested in is bringing on board an operationally focused CFO. What I used to do is pencil out my plans for the board deck and strategy topics and my CFO would then pull together the slides and analysis. HR & Legal. Every company needs standards.
Jason Nazar
JUNE 1, 2016
Forget Your Slides. Have your slides there, reference the key points as needed, but keep the focus on each other — not a slideshow. You need to subtly convey that your deal is going to get done regardless of their investment. Every investor wants to invest in a confident team. Get all the great points out first and fast.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 21, 2010
I’ve observed the following scenario in both of my companies and in countless others I’ve advised or invested in: - your company becomes moderately high profile in a few press articles. If a company wants to invest in your company and you haven’t read that post please do. Have minimums but a sliding scale.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 24, 2016
What you Before Sets the Course for How Well the Day Goes Make sure you send your financial and operating metrics no less than 72 hours before the board meeting — even better if it can be a week in advance. If you provide these slides in advance you give board members a chance to reflect and come prepared for a real discussion.
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