Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. Present at trade shows and network with your ten-slide pitch to build your following. This is the point where you must manage to metrics, work on the culture of the organization, and look for partner-based growth.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

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. Read what other startup mentors have to say about attracting investor attention. Communicate these metrics in the first five minutes of your meeting. Put your deck away. Don’t Get Defensive.

Slides 49

Slides Startup Entrepreneur Metrics 49

CEO Flow

JUNE 8, 2009

The internet has changed business – in helpful and challenging ways: * We have more information and metrics – and more confusion from all the clutter. * I’ve worked with, mentored and observed dozens of companies over the past couple of years. Are we working harder, under more pressure, but running in place?

Metrics 66

Metrics Startup Slides Activity 66

CEO Flow

JUNE 8, 2009

The internet has changed business – in helpful and challenging ways: * We have more information and metrics – and more confusion from all the clutter. * I’ve worked with, mentored and observed dozens of companies over the past couple of years. Are we working harder, under more pressure, but running in place?

Metrics 66

Metrics Slides Competition Activity 66

CEO Flow

JUNE 8, 2009

The internet has changed business – in helpful and challenging ways: * We have more information and metrics – and more confusion from all the clutter. * I’ve worked with, mentored and observed dozens of companies over the past couple of years. Are we working harder, under more pressure, but running in place?

Metrics 66

Metrics Slides Competition Activity 66

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 9, 2014

This was a chance to blow open the story on their companies, to address a room full of potential investors, mentors, partners, customers, and press. In seed stage funding, we’re often told that the investments are ultimately about the people/teams, and not necessarily the metrics. Rapt.FM – Rap battles over live chat.

Startup 111

Startup Mobile Commerce Education 111

CEO Flow

JUNE 8, 2009

The internet has changed business – in helpful and challenging ways: * We have more information and metrics – and more confusion from all the clutter. * I’ve worked with, mentored and observed dozens of companies over the past couple of years. Are we working harder, under more pressure, but running in place?

Metrics 40

Metrics Slides Competition Activity 40