Comments on: 7 things to know before you present your startup to VCs ?

By: Vijay

Vijay — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:51:52 +0000

Great Blog! Excellent insight into VC mind. I am also working on developing an idea and would like to approach VCs in near future. I am wondering if you could share executive summary template which you might have come across and found really effective with VCs. Appreciate your help. Thanks

By: trakin

trakin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:24:35 +0000

Usman,
Excellent points made by you. You have got a interesting blog there…

By: Usman

Usman — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:02:49 +0000

Having pitched to many vc’s before as well. This is a very good list.

Some key points before presenting to vc’s for me are:

1. Read up more about who you are pitching to. This helps you to cater your presentation to what they expect.

2. Know your presentation material like the back of your hand. I have seen many startup choke at this stage. A lot of practice on your pitch goes a long way.

3. Don’t start the presentation with boring run of the mill stuff. Use subtle but effective messages early on to get them interested.

Check out my blog for more entrepreneurial and business related stuff. http://www.usmansheikh.com

By: trakin

trakin — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:40:35 +0000

Hey jai,
Thanks for dropping by…Good points you mentioned there, especially the second one !

By: Jai

Jai — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:43:54 +0000

Arun: A good one.. would like to add few more things:

1. You must have answer of the question – How you are different that your competitor and why customer should come to you rather than going to your competitor.

2. You should know, in future, what are the areas you can jump in using your existing idea. That means suitability/compatibility of your ideas in other business.