Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2011

Gartner says our market will be $50 billion in 2015.” That’s probably the soft way of saying, we don’t have a patent or any “secret sauce” for a competitive advantage. I highly recommend that you screen your business plan and your executive presentation carefully for variations on any of these statements, and remove them.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Funding Innocal Competition 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2015

The first words out of your mouth should be “Can everyone hear me, and read the screen?” According to Gartner, the opportunity is 100 million by 2015, with 12% compounded growth.” Investors don’t need to know the implementation details of your patent or customer support plan. Research your audience before presenting.

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Slides Technical Review Startup Research 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2013

The first words out of your mouth should be “Can everyone hear me, and read the screen?” According to Gartner, the opportunity is 100 million by 2015, with 12% compounded growth.” Investors don’t need to know the implementation details of your patent or customer support plan. Research your audience before presenting.

Angel 102

Angel Funding Slides Technical Review 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2012

The first words out of your mouth should be “Can everyone hear me, and read the screen?” According to Gartner, the opportunity is 100 million by 2015, with 12% compounded growth.” Investors don’t need to know the implementation details of your patent or customer support plan. Research your audience before presenting.

Tips 97

Tips Slides Technical Review Startup 97

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2011

The first words out of your mouth should be “Can everyone hear me, and read the screen?” According to Gartner, the opportunity is 100 million by 2015, with 12% compounded growth.” Investors don’t need to know the implementation details of your patent or customer support plan. Research your audience before presenting.

Slides 95

Slides Technical Review Startup Research 95

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2010

The first words out of your mouth should be “Can everyone hear me, and read the screen?” According to Gartner, the opportunity is 100 million by 2015, with 12% compounded growth.” Investors don’t need to know the implementation details of your patent or customer support plan. Research your audience before presenting.

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