7 Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Your Startup
Getting it right can mean the difference between success and failure and that is why most people feel so much pressure to get them right the first time. First impressions really are vitally important, and coming across as boastful or even too zealous can kill even the best pitch before it really gets off the ground. Finding the right balance of passion and confidence, while providing the right information in the right format can be difficult, but once you’ve crafted a formula for pitching your startup perfectly, you will have no trouble drawing in investors, clients, and partners. But how do you find that balance? Here are five mistakes to avoid when creating a pitch for your startup:
1. Being too pushy
When you are pitching your startup it is important to be assertive and persuasive, while avoiding the trap of being too pushy. No one likes to feel that they are being sold something, even if they arrive at your meeting knowing that you are going to try to convince them to do business with your new company. Even VC’s and angel investors don’t want to hear just about what’s excellent and perfect about your company, they also want to hear the challenges, as the challenges are the real reason someone will be willing to invest in your startup. If you start listing off your accomplishments and how spectacular your startup is right out of the gate, not only will your audience feel like you are being pushy, they …
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