14Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments
Best Fonts To Use For Your Pitch

Best Fonts To Use For Your Pitch

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  In school, we were encouraged to write in beautiful and legible handwriting. In today’s technology, we work on computers and the internet provides us with a wide variety of fonts. Some fonts, though very appealing, could be difficult to read and can cause a strain on your eyes. It is also important to use fonts that look professional in your Pitch.   Here are a few fonts that would make your pitch easy to read and look interesting.     1. Lukasz, the designer of the font, con­ceived this type as a set of cor­po­rate fonts for a large client but in the end decided to go in dif­fer­ent styl­is­tic direc­tion. He used clas­si­cal pro­por­tions to give the let­ter­forms a touch of har­mony and ele­gance.The feeling of warmth is…
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13Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments
How to Calm Your Nerves Before A Pitch

How to Calm Your Nerves Before A Pitch

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  Do you feel too nervous to make your pitch? It is very common to have stage fear and it is understandable if you do not exude confidence right at the start of your pitch. There are, however, ways to make yourself feel more relaxed.     Go Well Prepared: Knowing your pitch inside out will give you the confidence to present in front of your investors. Good practice and preparation will ensure that your delivery goes as planned.   Meditate: Take a few moments to meditate. Close your eyes and try to forget your surroundings for a moment. This will help you slow down your heart rate and feel less anxious. Good Sleep: Being well rested helps you maintain your calm as sleeplessness and tiredness adds to anxiety. Remember…
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12Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments
What Is A Bad Pitch Deck

What Is A Bad Pitch Deck

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We often try to figure ways to make our Pitch Decks better. However, we overlook the mistakes we make and don’t realize when our Pitch Decks’ are not good enough to be presented. A bad pitch deck is one that does not serve its purpose. Here is how you can tell if your Presentation fits the bill or will go down in the books of the top subpar or horrible Pitch Decks your Investor has seen.   1. Bad Design In order to beautify your Presentation, one must first understand what a ‘BAD DESIGN’ is. Using colors do not go well together is the worst thing you could do for your Pitch Deck. Using a good color palette is very important as it sets the mood of the presentation. Try…
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11Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments
How to be Dressed to pitch your Startup to Investors

How to be Dressed to pitch your Startup to Investors

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  It is a quite confusing for an owner of a startup to know what to wear while pitching to an investor. It is common for founders to go to a pitch either overdressed or horrible underdressed and make some common mistake during making pitches, either can turn out to be harmful to the overall outcome of your pitch.   It is necessary to dress up just RIGHT to keep you comfortable and confident in front of your audience by calming your nerves before the pitch.     So how do you know what to wear for a pitch? 1.Context   You need to dress for your environment. Your first step would be to research about the investor. This would enable you to understand his preferences and what he would expect…
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10Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain 1 Comment
Common Mistakes People Make During Pitches

Common Mistakes People Make During Pitches

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If you are going from investor to investor and are being rejected every single time, either your idea is not substantial enough- but more often than not, you are making mistakes that can easily be rectified and help you get the investment required to start your company off.     1. Not Doing Adequate Research It is very important to know who you are pitching your idea to as you need to see where their interests lie and what would hit the right notes.   2. Not Selling Your Team Every Investor wants proof that your company will be able to pull off what you claim in your pitch. Not telling them about the potential of every individual in your team will make them wonder if you are worth the…
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09Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments
How to Prepare Yourself For a Pitch?

How to Prepare Yourself For a Pitch?

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The prospect of delivering a pitch can be very unnerving and can give you bouts of anxiety and restlessness. You could spend sleepless nights pacing around your hall, wondering if your preparation is good enough. Boost your confidence with these tips to cast an impression on your investors and crack that deal!     Know your audience Do some research on the people you are going to present to. Get a brief idea about their background and interests. This will help you analyze the amount of explanation you will require to prepare. Too much explanation might bore them while too little would leave them confused. It would also help you make references that they can relate to, thus, helping you explain your point in a way they would understand.  …
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08Jan 2018 by Moulik Jain No Comments
Tips to Improve your Pitch Deck

Tips to Improve your Pitch Deck

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A pitch deck should be a short and concise summary of your idea, your business plan, your company and contact details. It should hold all the information you would want your audience to know, without making them reach for their watches or zone out every now and then. How you portray yourself is very important if you want the investor to take interest in you and your product. Your pitch deck will give them a glimpse into your potential. Following these tips will help ensure that your audience is engaged and that your message is conveyed. 1. Less is more: Try to keep your written content to the point. It is very important to have short and crisp sentences as your audience will lose their attention with text-heavy slides. 2. Choose…
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21Dec 2017 by Moulik Jain No Comments
What is a Pitch Deck?

What is a Pitch Deck?

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A pitch deck is a brief presentation of around 8-15 slides, usually created using PowerPoint or Keynote. However, nowadays, a lot of people have started using professional designing software like Photoshop and Illustrator to create a better impact. It is an introduction and overview of your business plan and is used to convince your audience during face-to-face or online meetings with potential investors, co-founders, bosses, partners or clients. The design of a pitch deck is need-specific, for example, a startup investor pitch deck would be different from a corporate pitch deck Who needs a Pitch Deck?   Why do you need a Pitch Deck? A short, crisp presentation with all the key elements of your business idea is the sure-shot way to make an impression on your audience. However, for…
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