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How to Not Suck at a Group Presentation

Both Sides of the Table

Most people suck at presenting to big groups. It’s a shame because the ability to nail these presentations at key conferences can be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to influence journalists, business partners, potential employees, customers and VCs. This was evident at the Twiistup pre-event company pitch last week at UCLA.

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Presenting the Perfect Pitch Deck that Secures Startup Investment

American Entrepreneurship

” Andreese n provides insight into how an entrepreneur pitching for funding should approach investors. The entrepreneur who is seeking funding from investors like Andreessen needs to present a pitch deck that includes those critical elements revealed by Andreesen. The keyword is compelling.

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How to Present at Big Meetings without Going Down a Rat Hole

Both Sides of the Table

Information Asymmetry - The biggest problem that presenters face in large (5+ people) is information asymmetry. You come into a meeting where your sponsor (the person who invited you to present to the partners) knows a lot about you and the rest of the room may have varying degrees of knowledge. Does that sound ok?&#.

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What Would it Look Like if Elon Musk Pitched a VC Today?

Both Sides of the Table

I hope you’ll consider clicking that link and making even a small KickStarter contribution to support arts & innovation. It is Nikolas Tesla pitching a VC firm. This made my friend Dorrian Porter ‘s KickStarter initiative to create a statue of Tesla in Silicon Valley even more poignant. He has now created Part II.

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Startup Pitching 301

Paul G. Silva

This is the 3rd post in the “Startup Pitching” series. The team section is one of the most important (arguable the most important) part of your presentation. As you want their funding/support, don’t make the audience work that hard! Do not put math in your presentation. The one (maybe two) number rule.

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Bark Tank and the Spirit of D.C.: The Future of Entrepreneurship in our Nation’s Capital

Revolution

Reflections on Georgetowns 2025 pitch competition from TedLeonsis Last week, Georgetown Universitys McDonough School of Business once again became a launchpad for the next generation of bold thinkers and doers. To the entrepreneurs who presented this year: thank you for inspiring all of us. and the promise of innovation in our country.

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the country will gather in Dallas June 12-14, 2025, for the return of the Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo. For too long, entrepreneursespecially those from undercapitalized communitieshave been left without the support and access they need to thrive, said T.D.