Name: How to pitch to a VC
Uploaded: 2008-09-19T01:00:00Z
Duration: 14 min 25 s
Description: Thinking startup? David S. Rose's rapid-fire TED U talk on pitching to a venture capitalist tells you the 10 things you need to know about yourself -- and prove to a VC -- before you fire up your slideshow.

Thinking startup? David S. Rose's rapid-fire TED U talk on pitching to a venture capitalist tells you the 10 things you need to know about yourself -- and prove to a VC -- before you fire up your slideshow.

How to pitch to a VC

Venture capitalists bank on entrepreneurs, not just ideas or business models. In a high-stakes pitch, traits like integrity and passion trump spreadsheets and projections. Most investors decide within minutes if they trust and believe in the person on stage. A compelling story, clarity, and emotional connection matter as much as a billion-dollar market.

Pitch Success Hinges More On Who You Are Than Your Slides

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