Moulik Jain, Author at Design Pitch Deck

09Mar 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

Angel Investor

The definition of an Angel Investor is an individual who invests their own money in an entrepreneurial company. In recent years, a growing number of individuals have started seeking better returns on their money than what they can get from traditional investment methods. There has also been a rise in startups seeking investment and thus a lot of people have opted to become angel investors to try to earn money via this method. It might be hard to believe, but most angels are NOT millionaires. They typically earn between 60k - 100k USD per year. Angels could be professionals such as doctors, lawyers; business associates such as customers, suppliers and executives; and even other entrepreneurs. Unlike venture capitalists and bankers, many of them are not solely motivated by profit. A…

06Mar 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

3 Must Read Books For A Persuasive Presenter

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Books might be the old-school way of learning new tricks but they have always been a very efficient and reliable way. Book lovers who are looking to seek help from their hard or softbound friends for their presenting issues would find these three titles very beneficial. These books have been selected on the basis of how powerful the content is and how helpful they have been to their readers gauged via the reviews they have received. 1. Improving Your Storytelling: Beyond the Basics for All Who Tell Stories In Work and Play” by Doug Lipman This book covers the framework of the storytelling triangle that consists of the story, the teller and the listener. The idea is to create a relationship between these elements to make it work…

19Feb 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

What Investors Want To Know About The Founder And The Company?

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Your investor could be a banker, VC’s or angels - but pitching an idea to either could be quite intimidating. If you need some input on what they want to know about you, you will have to put yourself in their shoes. Here are 5 of the most important things they are looking for. 1. Industry Experience and Background. Investors are looking for experienced entrepreneurs who have already made and learned from their mistakes. No one wants and slip-ups happening on their dime. Be ready to have your background and experience investigated. And make sure what you tell them about your past matches with what they have already found out. Don’t lie about things that would make you look stupid. No investor wants an untrustworthy entrepreneur.2. Financial performance. Know your…

16Feb 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

What is ‘Seed Capital’?

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The initial capital used while starting a business is known as Seed Capital. It often comes from the founders’ personal assets, from relatives or friends, and is used to cover up initial operating expenses to attract venture capitalists. Seed funding is often obtained in exchange of equity stakes in the enterprise. It is often seen as a risk by banks and venture capital investors and many might wait until the business is more established before making any larger investments. A Breakdown of 'Seed Capital' The stages involved in financial startups is seed capital, venture capital, mezzanine funding and an initial public offering. Seed Capital is usually provided for market research, prototype production, product development, or any other early stage operations. Factors that help determine how…

15Feb 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

The 6 TO-DOs Before You Approach An Investor

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Any business need a steady flow of money to help it grow and expand. At some point, a company requires an external input of money to help it proceed to the next level. It doesn’t matter if you are seeking for a Million USD in venture capital or a few thousands from your contacts, you need to nail down a few basics before you present your case. Here are 6 prerequisites before approaching investors for any amount of money. 1. Get your team together: An investor is always concerned about your ability to execute your plan. The facilitators to any execution is the people behind it. Investors need to know they can trust you and your team, and hence they need to know your capability to keep your…

14Feb 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

An Elevator Pitch For Dummies

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An elevator pitch, is as its name suggests, is a brief introduction with which you can share your expertise and credentials quickly and effectively with people who don't know you; which should be about as long as it would take for you to reach your floor in an elevator. Which is a really, really short duration of time. Blabbing on won’t do you any good because your potential investor will be gone before you get to the best part. You need a fool-proof pitch that gives the precise details in a ridiculously short span of time - in an appealing way. So, that brings us to the HOW? How do you approach making your very own elevator pitch. Here’s how. 1. Be Brief.…

13Feb 2018 by Moulik Jain 1 Comment

Making a Pitch – The Art of Storytelling

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What is the world without a little imagination, and what is a person without a story. Investors get bored at the beginning of most pitches, because usually; the slides look drab, the presenter drags on about boring stuff and no one is keen on listening to their 100th blah pitch of the day. What really catches the investor’s attention, is something fresh, something that they can relate to. So, how do we present our idea in a way that doesn’t completely suck? Your best bet would be to narrate your pitch as a story, an interesting mix where your product is the hero that saves the world from the supervillian. This is how you could approach the narrative: 1. Identify the problem that your product is…

19Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

A Basic Layout For Standard Pitch Deck

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If you’re planning to raise money for your business, it is essential to have an impressive pitch deck as a key component in your fundraising toolkit. A great pitch deck excites the potential investors about your idea and stimulates and engages them in a conversation about your business, and hopefully leading to an investment. The following slides will give you an idea about the content flow in your presentation to create the pursuasive and engaging deck that you need to impress your investors. 1. Company Name NOTE: Any detail which is missing out from your company while answering the questions in the pitch deck, please make sure to mention why is it missing. In case it’s not applicable for your business then just mention ‘NA’. It would be great…

18Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

How To Create Good Slide Layouts For Your Pitch Deck

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Often, we face the difficulty of trying to figure out how to arrange the text, images and infographics on the slides of a Pitch Deck to make them look professional and well organized. Here is a guideline on how you could make your slide format more aesthetically appealing. The First Slide This is the slide that will cast the first impression on your audience, and will help them recognise who you are and what your presentation is about. Place your company logo, company name and the purpose of the presentation on this slide. The Introduction On this slide, you can explain what your company is about and what your Pitch is all about. This is the slide that will set…

16Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments

How To Create a Sales Presentation

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To intrigue and fascinate your customers while trying to make a sales pitch, being unique and different while also effective is the core to success. With the ever booming market and tough competition around every corner, making your presence felt can be quite a challenge. You could use these guidelines while trying to make your pitch to help you achieve better results. 1. Research the product or service: Learn about the product you are selling inside and out, and keep abreast of any updates or new developments. Know how to use of the product, if appropriate. Assume that your client is unaware about your product or service and be prepared to discuss it in detail. 2. Know your Competition: Understanding your competitors will…