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Pitch Bootcamp. The Founder Institute http:// FI.co /join. Who Are You?. Hopefully, Neither. 5 Rules. Display Confidence. Stand tall. Speak clearly. “Let me apologize for…”. Don’t Make Excuses. “This is my first time…”. “I’m tired”. “I think that…”. Avoid Superlatives.
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Pitch Bootcamp The Founder Institute http://FI.co/join
Display Confidence Stand tall Speak clearly
“Let me apologize for…” Don’t Make Excuses “This is my first time…” “I’m tired” “I think that…”
Avoid Superlatives “We’re the first…” “best” “fastest” “only”
Use Data “big” = bad “large” = ignorant
End Strong What is your ask? Leave with a slogan.
(company name) (a defined offering) (a target audience) My company, is developing to help , (solve a problem) (with secret sauce)
Socialista a social utility female consumers My company, is developing to help , find deals online faster.
Be Specific a social utility In other words, a regional gas and electric company. an ecommerce site
Avoid Buzzwords mobile social CRM For SMBs in EMEA over HTTP, of course. a mobile application
Skip the Adjectives a revolutionary service Fight the power! backend software
Identify Demographics female consumers Consumers, consumers everywhere! mothers aged 24 to 36
Specify Your Market artists and musicians Jugglers, piano players and trained monkeys unite! unsigned electronic bands
Clarify the Buyer large businesses They are just so large, and they want what I have. purchasing managers at Fortune 1,000 companies
Socialista an ecommerce site mothers aged 24 to 36 My company, is developing to help , find deals online faster.
Socialista an ecommerce site young mothers My company, is developing to help , shop for hip baby products at wholesale prices
Socialista an ecommerce site young mothers My company, is developing to help , shop for hip baby products at wholesale prices with automated ordering for diapers, wipes and other staples.
TheFunded an online community website entrepreneurs seeking venture investment My company, has developed to help , research, rate and review venture capital firms with subpoena-proof anonymity to encourage accuracy.
the Founder Institute a training and mentoring program entrepreneurs launching a new startup My company, has created to help , create meaningful and enduring technology companies with shared equity that encourages peer support.
Thank you! The Founder Institute http://FI.co/join