How to Pitch to a VC
David S. Rose explains what an investor needs to learn about a founder during a pitch, with practical advice on credibility and presentation.
Watch from the perspective of an investor hearing about a company for the first time. Notice which details help you judge the founder and the opportunity, and where a claim still needs evidence. Use that distinction to review your own delivery and the answers you would give after the slides.
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