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This article is part of DBA , a new series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management.
If you're a founding member of a tech startup, the odds are good that at some point you will find yourself pitching a venture capital firm to raise money. Over the years, I've seen a broad array of these pitches, ranging from the cringingly bad to fantastically good. Here are a few simple tips to help you prepare for and improve your pitch to potential investors.
1. Do your homework
It’s best to learn as much as you can about the VC before your pitch meeting. If you've done your homework — and I strongly suggest you do — you will have secured a warm introduction, evaluated the firm’s portfolio for stage and fit and generally determined whether your company is a good match for the fund. Don’t waste time qualifying a firm during the meeting. Do that ahead and of time and use the meeting properly — to tell your story. Read more...
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