Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2015

So here’s advice I give people all the time when they’re raising money. You’ve all been to a presentation where you were overwhelmed with information and while you thought that lady was really smart you can’t remember anything about what she said the next day. Show me your unicorn. Narratives matter.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 6, 2023

Serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor Vinod Khosla has some strong, contrarian advice for the venture capital industry: don’t sit on your founders’ boards. Khosla says that by avoiding six-hour board meetings, he spends “more time doing decks for presentations for our founders than almost anybody I know.”

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2010

I sit through a lot of presentations. Understand Personality Types – One of the benefits of working for a big company (Accenture) was that we had lots of speakers come in and train us in topics like leadership, creativity, presentations, strategy, etc. I’m also reasonably intelligent as most VCs you present to will be.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. After the topic at hand is presented, each Forum-mate is given a set amount of time to share their perspective. However, most Forum organizations train members to specifically avoid giving advice.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Any advice or insights on how to present a strong case for an O-1A or EB-1A? The information provided in “Dear Sophie” is general information and not legal advice. Ask it here.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

I enjoyed the big marquee speakers from companies like Uber, but it was the individual breakout presentations where you really started to get into the meat of the conversation and see how these mobile partnerships come to life. We present the 13 pioneering Korean companies that will enrich our lives with their innovative edge.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Lisa Wu, a partner at Norwest with investments like Calm, Plaid, Opendoor and Grove Collaborative, has a message for founders: Think like a VC during your pitch presentation. With experience on both sides of the investing table, Wu is going to talk about how founders can make the most out of each minute within a one-hour pitch presentation.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2010

I’m writing this post as part of my series with Advice on Raising Venture Capital but will file it under Sales Tips as well since it applies equally to both scenarios. Information Asymmetry - The biggest problem that presenters face in large (5+ people) is information asymmetry. Congratulations. Does that sound ok?&#.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Be more present. As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families. She provided me with so much advice on business strategy, business channels and HR. Stop multitasking and instead, do one thing. Enjoy each activity.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to discussing potential applications in advertising, fintech and enterprise apps, respondents shared their advice for web3 founders who are hunting for funding, along with their concerns about factors that could stall its development. What advice would you give web3 founders who are trying to get their first check? .

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I believe in this so much that, despite my post advising you to be prepared for the *norm* in VC, I wrote a post about a company that came in for a presentation and never even got the slides out or presented a demo. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. Be ready to map your presentation to their preferred method.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

You can try and alert them to other traffic, slow it down, ease pain by being calm and present, but ultimately, it''s up to them to get stronger and stronger with every step and continue on down the road. You just have to hope they regain their footing slowly and get on their way.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 3, 2010

Here’s what I got back: David Hornick, August Capital : "Here's some anti-advice. In fact, one of my key pieces of advice for sound boards is to avoid surprises at all times by clear proactive communication…" Stu Ellman, RRE : "Don’t micromanage or try to manage the company for the CEO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Read his earlier posts on how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received and nine lessons learned from entrepreneurial projects. When asked, “What was your first entrepreneurial project? What did you learn?”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Square paid around a quarter of its present-day value for Afterpay, Alex Wilhelm notes in The Exchange. That seems like a lot. But was it too much? Afterpay brings global revenues, global users and a more diverse merchant network to Square,” Alex notes. “It It would have had to spend to derive those assets over time.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. The post Food To Eat Founder, Deepti Sharma, Presents at Smart Hustle Growth Conference appeared first on SmartHustle.com with Ramon Ray.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

They presented three key points targeting startups fundraising for deep tech applications, but the points are applicable to startups of any variety. Before giving advice, the two acknowledged the nuances across the deep tech ecosystem and each industry. Finding the right investor. Set obtainable goals.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 15, 2023

Thank God for EO Forum, where we get to share our 5% life highs and lows with fellow entrepreneurs in a confidential environment of zero judgement and no advice. Love deeply, be truly present in your child’s company, and communicate intentionally. Overcoming negative thoughts is part of what makes us human; we are imperfect, after all.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2021

The Denominator Effect I want to share with you some of the most consistent pieces of advice I give to new VCs in their career journey and the same advice holds for angel investors. So my advice boils down to these simple points: Make sure you see tons of deals. This is Venture Capital. Focus a lot on the denominator.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

If you were to give a piece of advice to a YLAI Network member looking to make a difference in their community, what would you say? . If I could give one piece of advice, it would be not to underestimate the potential we have to create change. I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I sit through a lot of presentations. These range from companies pitching me to portfolio companies presenting at board meetings. Each of these scenarios has a team presenting. Some CEO’s are masters at communicating when team members are present. Startup Advice' Some fare less well. This is really annoying.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

shared his experience around starting a business, the effects it had on his mental health and his advice on taking care of yourself and your business. So instead of trying to strike a balance, I just try to be fully present in the priority of that moment. Andile Khumalo, founder and CEO of KhumaloCo., Same principle.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 8, 2024

Email readers, continue here…] The best advice to anyone considering this course of action is to measure one’s ability to take the risk. If not, there are alternatives, such as raising initial capital from friends and family, before leaving the lifeboat of a present job. Can you take the risk?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

His decision to take control of his health journey and challenge medical advice illustrates the importance of advocating for oneself and making informed decisions. It is teaching me how to be more loving, more present, and more honest.” To define agency, I mean I’m my own agent.” I’m embracing my cancer as a teacher.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 21, 2024

A personal story of ignorance of good advice. I started my presentation, which had been carefully documented in handouts and PowerPoint, with this story… A unique description of the “ignore” lesson. “I Not all consultants give advice worth taking, of course. The post Hire a consultant; ignore the advice!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

Without being able to find guidance from other women who had walked the road before her, Tamara took advantage of the resources that were presented to her, like the YLAI Network. In Forbes Magazine’s 2019 list of the world’s 100 most innovative leaders, 99 were men and only 1 was a woman (Washington Post).

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 24, 2022

Presented by Startup Alleghenies, the event will be held at River Mountain, on May 15-16, 2022. Our nationally renowned keynote speaker, Joe Veneto, will do two presentations, Engineering Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure Experiences, and Startup: Building an Outdoor Recreation Business. Entrepreneurship Summit is for you.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Many startups are feeling the pressure in today’s uncertain economic climate, but for SaaS companies, the next 12 months could present major opportunities for growth: 70% of small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) globally are reporting higher investments in technology this year, according to Gartner Digital Markets.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 17, 2022

an award-winning online printing company that has helped over 5,000 businesses print more than 20 million presentation folders. The following is my advice on how to not just survive, but thrive, during a downturn along with examples of how we’ve used these strategies. Nobody was ordering customized presentation folders.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has also presented unprecedented obstacles for Cinthya’s company. Advice for Network members. Cinthya had three key pieces of advice to other YLAI Network members or anyone looking to make a difference in the community: Go for it! Whatever idea you have, go for it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2018

As a VC and former entrepreneur let me offer you some advice. The short answer is that you should have multiple versions of your “pitch deck” (a short, visual presentation in Keynote, PPT or similar and shared as a PDF) and each occasion has a specific goal. This is part of a series on how to improve your fund raising game.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 19, 2020

With everyone present, we ask people to switch to Gallery mode, this shows a grid of as many people as can fit on one’s screen. Meeting start & entrepreneur presentation. Invite members to send our Manager messages via Zoom’s chat feature during the presentation so we have a queue of questions ready to go.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 24, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Marie Flore Morett, owner of Delices de Marie Florett , has worked to create a welcoming community in Haiti to empower women to seek employment opportunities and work to decrease the job and wage inequalities present in Haiti. Advice for YLAI Network members. “Be By Caroline Sachdeva. Be open,” Marie advises.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

20 Tips for Pitching New Business Ideas to Potential Investors To provide you with the best advice on pitching new business ideas to investors, we asked twenty CEOs, Founders, and other professionals for their top tips. Present Information in a Structured Order Investors are creatures of habit. The key here is engagement.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

It is vital for entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders to understand unconscious biases that may be present in their journey to growing their business or organization. Unconscious, or implicit, bias refers to the underlying attitudes or beliefs about other individuals or groups, based on identity traits, outside our own conscious awareness.

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TechCrunch

MAY 7, 2023

After giving a presentation he’d previously shared at Harvard Business School, Stanford and MIT, Currier outlined the mental models unicorn founders adopt and offered candid advice for early-stage entrepreneurs. And what I’m talking about today is only for the people who want to build those types of businesses.”

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 7, 2022

A network of people you can talk through your ideas with is a must, but you also have to take on their advice.” - Stanley Henry. Presenters at the meet-up have gained useful insight that has helped move their thinking along. Presenting forced me to refine my idea and think about how to communicate it more effectively.

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