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OCTOBER 16, 2012

His story of overcoming child abuse, a missing arm ligament, a decade in the minors and going on to reinvent himself in his mid-30's using a pitch few have mastered is nothing short of inspirational. Oh, did I mention it turns out he's been pitching with a torn abdominal muscle all season? The movie centers around a lawsuit.

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JULY 30, 2012

Are you waiting for them to pitch you? When you offer a menu of services, then someone's going to have to fund the construction of that restaurant, and you can expect that fundraising to scale the venture firm is taking up just as much time for your investor as it is for you to scale your company.

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OCTOBER 24, 2021

They had constructed a very specific story about how that company’s features would win out over and above the deal that they missed. I see this all the time—two founders pitching the same thing, one gets funded, one doesn’t. Something you did really irked the people you pitched. You pitched a jerk. You’re kind of a jerk.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

Construction insurance company Billy announced today the closing of an additional $2.5 Gutsa combined his background in construction product management with Robbins’ decade of experience running a construction business to launch Billy, which digitizes and streamlines the construction compliance management process.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

What about pitch competitions that sound like Ancient Roman death matches? They do, and I'll join these events, but when you name your pitch event after something violent, you shouldn't be surprised when you've gotten way more men to apply. How enthusiastic are women going to be to participate in shark cages and battlegrounds?

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

The technological advances we’ve made over the last few thousand years are stunning, but the construction industry still relies on centuries-old technology. Even so, investors are backing startups bringing robotics, data management, automation and augmented reality into the construction process. Pitch Deck Teardown: BoxedUp’s $2.3M

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APRIL 23, 2012

VCs construct stories in their head as to why they invested in this or that, and much of it is based on prior experience, but they're often awful at articulating the real reasons. Venture capital is kind of like a knuckleball. Even the guy tossing it around has no clue why it winds up where it does.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

There are many jobs in the construction industry that fall under the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” category said to be ripe for automation — but only a few can actually be taken on with today’s technology. Drone-focused construction startup TraceAir raises $3.5M. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

In many cases, I got to know the entrepreneur before they were pitching or even had a deck. Because I''m in my market and in the flow of top teams and networked with the right folks, I''m never more than a character reference away through someone I trust and know well to just about all of the people I''ve backed.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2009

M y company had raised a seed round of capital in late 1999 even before either of us were full time in the company (ominous side note: on the way to pitch our seed investor, Delta Partners, a man walking right in front of me died of a massive heart attack making me late to the meeting. True story.) He was to head up UK operations.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2017

Take a Test Drive When you create the list of potential VCs to approach make sure you have a few “back up schools” in your mix and test some of those as your earliest pitches. You should also pitch your existing investors and ask them to react as though they’re outsiders. By the end the buyer forgets why they loved your presentation.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

Today, we’re taking a closer look at the pitch deck it used to raise its pre-seed round. We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s how you can do that. . Well, that’s the world Five Flute wants to live in. The company raised a $1.2 Slides in this deck.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 18, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, PA – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, The Tech Celerator @StateCollege, a partnership with Invent Penn State that has helped create more than 130 new startups, hosted a zoom pitch event. Their cost-saving, automated technology removes the need for preliminary form work which reduces labor at the construction site.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2022

During TechCrunch’s Early Stage event, she headlined a session dedicated to giving feedback on pitch decks. Constructing pitch decks is part art and part science. Each week on TechCrunch Live , a founder and investor present an early pitch deck that won significant capital investment.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

I was WAY off between my book research about what the engineering & construction market would want (my first company) and what they actually wanted. And you need to watch them pitch. Repeat this process 50 times and trust me you’ll see patterns. I only found out through customer meetings.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

We’re lucky enough to be able to share Northspyre’s pitch deck with you today. We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s how you can do that. Construction ain’t one of those, and so you kind of get away with anything. Next question.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The consistency of it provides constructive pressure to continuously find inputs and inspiration. It’s a little thing that can change momentum when you get a tough pitch to hit. So for anyone thinking about starting a blog, don’t worry about how many people read it. Don’t worry about what to write.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

If you’re pitching, selling or proposing a partnership, you want to find out what will spark the other person’s interest so that they can’t help but want to work with you. It’s because you just haven’t pitched your products or services to solve their problems. I have held back because I place more value on the relationship.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

In the late 90’s he saw the internet boom and helped start IronPlanet.com, a construction equipment marketplace that is nearing an IPO. How did the experience of pitching Iron Planet to investors affect you as a VC? (5:00 5:00 – 5:55). Yes it gives him an appreciation for anyone who puts themselves on the line risking rejection.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2022

Perfect pitch, a singer’s ability to produce any given musical note without a reference tone, is a rare phenomenon — only 1-5 people out of every 10,000 have it. While your odds of creating a perfect pitch deck that captures coveted VC interest aren’t quite that dire, they’re not exactly in your favor, either.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

As part of my role as a partner of HealthInc, I sit on the jury for the startup competition in which 20 finalists pitch their ventures, with 10 then selected to enter the program. Listen to constructive criticism, and learn from useful feedback, but always carry a dignified bearing. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS). Keep it short.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

Interestingly, the conversation revealed that Wong declined an invitation to do a virtual pitch and insisted on an in-person meeting. She was one of the few or maybe the only CEO who ever stood up to pitch the entire team,” said Siniscalco. How Retail Zipline’s Series A pitch deck ticked every box for Emergence Capital.

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JUNE 5, 2013

But do we need government playing the same exact role when loosely constructed networks can serve that same purpose. Oversight prevents outer borough price gauging on behalf of car services and abuse of unsuspecting tourists who don''t realize that LGA is closer to the city than you think. Enter Airbnb. It makes NYC stays a lot easier.

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A Smart Bear

JANUARY 4, 2018

Long-time readers of this (11-year old!!)

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MARCH 25, 2013

Constructions such as inflatable plastic lounges (photos here and here ), giant see-saws, and art projects involving flame throwers provided entertainment for the 800 to 1500 partygoers that showed up each weekend night. So, want to know where to find me over the next thirty plus years?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar However, several factors are combining to transform the construction industry: high fragmentation, poor communication, a skilled labor shortage and a lack of data transparency. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The average new business pitch costs $450,000. You can’t afford to lose a pitch or (even worse) win a pitch that’s not the right fit for your business. So lets start with these six elements of a pitch response: Values: Your team aligns with the Brand’s value system. Process: Leading a pitch from end to end.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 2, 2024

At the end of the program, they’ll pitch their business concepts to a panel of judges for a chance to take home up to $15,000 to officially launch their idea. The sturdy construction also allows hunters to have a safe hold when they are climbing in and out of a stand.

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Gust

DECEMBER 3, 2011

And I don’t mean because they lend a credible name to an investor pitch: way too many entrepreneurs look at names on Advisory Board as just a way to expedite a raise. Proper use of Advisory Boards begins with proper construction. You want to find people who really are willing to provide a few hours a month.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 23, 2022

We have quite a unique pitch deck on our hands today. A few years ago, AR car hardware company WayRay raised $80 million at a half-a-billion valuation in a Series C round led by Porsche, and I’m super excited to show off their pitch deck today! Nonetheless, you can’t argue with a successful fundraise of this caliber.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

And, you don’t want an investor who is completely agreeable since your best outcome will be driven by a constructively demanding advisor. My company, Quiq, had several term sheets when the dust settled on our Series B pitch meetings. You don’t want an investor who is checked out, but too much focus isn’t good, either.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

During this one-day startup bootcamp, you’ll learn about legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, recruiting and more. How to Tell Your TAM: Dayna Grayson from Construct Capital invests in the rebuilding of the most foundational and broken industries of our economy.

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StartupNation

APRIL 21, 2021

As Indiegogo indicates, crowdfunding campaigns with pitch videos tend to get four times the backing of those without a video. Be sure to follow these storytelling best practices as you conceptualize your visual pitch: Educate yourself. Construct a clear call to action. Nonetheless, you should engage in research.

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2022

This week Rachel Holt from Construct Capital and Kevin Bennett from Caribou spoke with Kirsten Korosec, TechCrunch’s transportation editor. At the time, she was a rising executive in Uber — a post she left in 2020 when she co-founded Construct Capital. Pitch Deck Teardown: Momentum’s $5M seed pitch deck.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

App is one step forward, two steps back – In 1999 I launched my first company, BuildOnline, a SaaS-based (back then we were ASP’s) content management platform for large-scale engineering and construction projects. I have been pitched by too many companies that want to help every brand discover their inner iPhone self.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 21, 2014

Who was willing to jump on a plan on a Sunday morning with a hang-over to make sure they were there the night before an important biz dev pitch on a Monday morning. Who came in the office at 2am when the servers crashed – even on the night of the big company party. Who in stead said, “That’s what Skype is for?”

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TechCrunch

MAY 1, 2022

At the time, she was a rising executive in Uber — a post she left in 2020 when she co-founded Construct Capital. Hear how Bennett pitched early investors, and what investors like Holt can provide to mobility companies. This event opens on May 4 at 11:30 am PT / 2:30 pm ET with networking and pitch practice submissions.

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