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🔹 Struggling to Grab Investors' Attention? 🔹 If your pitch isn’t landing, it might be time to rethink your presentation. Many founders feel lost when trying to keep investor attention. But a high-impact presentation, backed by strong visuals and a clear story, could be the game changer. Imagine captivating investors from slide one. 🟢 Want to take your presentation to the next level? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gd_eCa8W

You’re talking to investors every day. But are you really showing them what you bring to the table? In this video, I’m talking about how you can personalise your service and mitigate risks for your investors. These are the real points of value that make a lasting impact. Watch the clip and start rethinking how you present your value!

Curious about what seasoned investors always consider? Here are 3 crucial questions they always ask BEFORE making a decision! ✅

Most investor letters are poorly written. Many firms overlook the 3 main purposes of these letters. Even more miss the 5 key components needed to engage clients. As Q2 investor letter writing season approaches, make sure you hit the bullseye to open doors to the conversations you want. 👇 Download the tearsheet below to go back to basics on what makes an investor letter worthy of thought leadership status. https://lnkd.in/eagZQgYR

Investors should NOT be your first priority. And you should tell your investors NO! This, according to my guest this week who tells his investors no, all the time! The ASSET is the most important thing. NOT the investors. In this inspiring episode, AJ Osborne and I  talks about: ✔ How his paralysis drove him to build multiple 8-figure businesses ✔ The ins-and outs of self-storage investing ✔ His unique approach to investor relations And much, much more. If you are in the #syndicaiton business, this is a must watch https://lnkd.in/gsAHgTzu

The Pitch Iceberg: What Investors See vs. What Really Matters Founders, you're obsessing over the wrong things. That polished deck? Your rehearsed pitch? Those inflated projections? They're just the tip of the iceberg. What investors REALLY care about is lurking beneath the surface. Here's what they see: - Slick slide deck - Smooth presentation - Memorized spiel - Impressive (read: questionable) numbers - Charismatic delivery - Trendy buzzwords But here's what ACTUALLY matters: - Deep market understanding - Unique value proposition - Scalable business model - Product-market fit evidence - Clear competitive edge - Solid team dynamics - Realistic financials - Go-to-market strategy - IP protection - Customer acquisition plan - Operational efficiency - Risk management - Long-term vision - Market adaptability - Founder's domain expertise - Passion Remember: Successful pitches are built on substance, not just style. Stop polishing the tip. Start strengthening what's below. That's how you'll really win investors over. Agree? Disagree? Let me know in the comments. #BrainDumps | BrainDump #99

The big pitch deck misunderstanding. Founder are often wrong on what investors expect from a pitch deck. It might bring you through the door, but it is certainly not going to do the work for you. It is your responsibility to demonstrate that you are a good investment opportunity. Thanks to Chris Tottman for the illustration.

what a analysis , excellent and to the point

Your Seed or Series A investor deck narrative will not be the same as your Series B or C investor deck narrative. Most founders implicitly get this. But how exactly do they differ? Why do they differ? And what do you include in each pitch deck? In our quick guide for founders, we help you understand what are the motivations & thinking of an investor at each stage and what should go into your pitch deck accordingly.