"You
can have brilliant ideas, but if
you cannot get them across, your
ideas will not get you anywhere."
—Lee
Iacoca
 You've
lined up a group of angel investors
(or lenders, venture capitalists,
partners, vendors, suppliers, or
potential clients.)
You're
ready to make your presentation.
Are
you sure?
Most of
the time you only have one shot
to get it right. Usually, that
one shot lasts no more than 10
or 15 minutes. If you leave out
a crucial fact, spend too much
time on the obvious, or don’t
build a powerful and compelling
case, you could go away empty handed.
We can
help you develop an attractive
professional Powerpoint presentation
that puts you, your products and
services, and your company in the
best light. The most effective
presentations are usually extremely
simple, focused, and clear. Complicated
graphics, charts, and detailed
technical explanations might be
appropriate for a written report,
but usually spell disaster in a
10 or 15 minute presentation. We’ll
help you sort through the clutter,
bring out the highlights, and create
a strong and lasting impression.
We
can help you prepare for the big
event by listening, observing and
reacting while you deliver your
presentation to us. We will provide
detailed, constructive feedback
on every aspect of your presentation.
This is a great way to practice
your pitch in a realistic, yet
non-threatening setting.
- We'll
ask rapid-fire questions, just
as a real investor would.
- We can
even play different roles. For
instance, you might want to practice
one presentation to a group of
angel investors for equity financing,
and practice another presentation
to a conservative SBA lender.
- We can
help you tailor your presentation
and presentation style to each
audience so you maximize your chances
of success.
- If you
like, we’ll
invite several people with different
viewpoints so you get a diversity
of opinions.
- Give your
presentation as many as three
or four times in one day.
The
only difference between the practice
session and the real thing is
that your money isn't on the
line here. You can make mistakes
with us, and still have plenty
of time to plan for the real thing
as we work with you to -
- Convey
your value proposition, business
model, marketing strategy, competitor
analysis, financial projections,
and operations
- Refine
your presentation materials and
style — for example, "Should
the third slide really be so
aggressive, or will that turn
the audience off?"
- Practice
your "soft
skills" —
how you smile, how you stand,
how you hold your hands, how
you move in front of the audience,
your speaking style, your eye
contact, your body language,
your tone of voice, and how you
respond when an investor asks
an annoying question.
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