Get Investor Interest & Conversations
Pitching to investors is like trying to get a job.
Most entrepreneurs spend 95% of their time on their resume, pitch deck, website and business plan. But they spend too little time mastering their presentation delivery - and pitching their business with confidence.
Great presentation delivery skills are just as important as a great pitch deck. Your ability to deliver your message with confidence will lead to investor conversations and open valuable doors and opportunities.
Most entrepreneurs spend 95% of their time on their resume, pitch deck, website and business plan. But they spend too little time mastering their presentation delivery - and pitching their business with confidence.
Great presentation delivery skills are just as important as a great pitch deck. Your ability to deliver your message with confidence will lead to investor conversations and open valuable doors and opportunities.
Your Job: Answer Investor Questions
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You Only Get One Chance to Make A Great First Impression. It is a wise saying, but also very true.
Put your best 'story' forward - your business and you! Your Job is to excite, motivate and reassure investors. Make sure to answer their Top 3 Questions. |
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Q1. Does Your Startup Make Business Sense?
Investors have seen hundreds or thousands of businesses - why is yours truly different? Is it a Product/Service, or the Business Model? Who are your Customers? Do you have Product/Market Fit?
You need to explain your business, and in a way that Investors 'get it' right away?
The #1 consideration investors care about is:
You need to explain your business, and in a way that Investors 'get it' right away?
The #1 consideration investors care about is:
- Does this business make sense?
- Do I understand it?
- Are there any red flags, or areas of concern?
Q2. Do You / Your Team Excite and Interest Me?
Investors know that investing in you - means working with you for 2, 5 or even 7+ years. This means, they have to like you, and believe everyone can work well together. If the investor has any doubts about working with you, they will pass. That means - no money, no network, no referrals or advice.
Your job is to persuade the investor that you are worth having conversations with, and s/he can help you grow.
Investor considerations include:
Your job is to persuade the investor that you are worth having conversations with, and s/he can help you grow.
Investor considerations include:
- Is this in my area of expertise / investment thesis (i.e., wheelhouse?
- Can I work with you / your team?
- Are you coachable?
- Do you take direction / are willing to pivot as necessary?
Q3. How Much $ Can I Make?
Most investors know it takes 5-7 years for a return on their investment. It is still Your Job to inform investors as to your business model and how (fast) you intend to make money. Informing your investors means doing so - when times are good, and times are bad - so they can help you grow and succeed.
Investor considerations are:
Investor considerations are:
- Does your investment offer a 10x or 100x ROI?
- How much money do you need to get to the next stage?
- How fast can I make money?
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Startup Visas / Letters of Support for Skilled Immigrants & Business Entrepreneurs
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If you are a skilled immigrant or business entrepreneur exploring a startup visa and looking to create a business in Canada or the US, we will help you succeed.
Whether it's getting into a business incubator / accelerator or an angel investment network, having the right pitching skills to communicate your value proposition to investors will differentiate you from the competition - and increase you and your team's chances for success. |
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English Proficiency + Presentation Skills
The #1 reason for failure in presentations is English-language proficiency and Presentation skills.
You are expected to have a strong command of the English language to ensure everyone has the same understanding. You are also expected to understand your business - and NOT read every slide.
Customer Discovery Pros will coach you to deliver a compelling presentation - so that your energy and passion deliver a winning performance. You will hit all the points that investors want to know about your business growth, technology, team, competitive advantage, traction and more.
We will also give you direct and honest feedback about your pitch deck - and how to navigate Canada / US culture - to increase your chances for success.
You are expected to have a strong command of the English language to ensure everyone has the same understanding. You are also expected to understand your business - and NOT read every slide.
Customer Discovery Pros will coach you to deliver a compelling presentation - so that your energy and passion deliver a winning performance. You will hit all the points that investors want to know about your business growth, technology, team, competitive advantage, traction and more.
We will also give you direct and honest feedback about your pitch deck - and how to navigate Canada / US culture - to increase your chances for success.
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Testimonial from Ushani Hewage, USHANI Designs, Sri Lanka
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