The Kauffman Founder School recently released a mini-course on using the lean approach / business model canvas to hone your new business and run it. In episode 6, you can find out how to use the canvas to succinctly tell others about the important parts of your business in a story fashion– i.e. pitching. Episode 6: Telling a Story
Last night was the March Pitch Zoo event — the last monthly community workshop that PZ will hold. There were four companies that practiced their pitches, and received feedback from the community: Connor Pray / Ryan Davis, Ryan Goins, Austin Scott, and Tyler Lemke. Additional pictures from the activities. After 53 innings being pitched over two years, the game has come …
This article, “4 Powerful Presentation Lessons from Apple” [ and Steve Jobs ], is about presentations, not specifically about pitching (how to succinctly talk about the important parts of your business). However, the 4 points that are highlighted are prudent for talking about your business (idea) in a pitch. They are: Keep your main message SIMPLE — and Tweetable (this …
Last night was the February Pitch Zoo event. Two individuals / companies practiced their pitches, and received feedback from the community. Additional pictures from the activities.
When “pitching”, show your idea / startup / company in a positive light, but DO NOT cross the line of not telling the truth: Article: Your Pitch is Just the Beginning: Walking the Line on Little White Lies by Elizabeth Usovicz, General Manager of Transaction Commons “There’s nothing wrong and everything right with presenting your startup in the best possible …