In the newest edition of the Entrepreneur Voices series, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experts from both sides of the board room present their best pitch-crafting, deal-closing strategies to help readers plan, pitch, and launch the business venture of their dreams.

CONTENTS Foreword by Danica Patrick, retired racecar driver, entrepreneur, author, and speaker Preface: Is Your Pitch "Shark Tank" Ready? PART I: PREPPING YOUR DECK Chapter 1: How Not to Write a Business Presentation Chapter 2: Why You Need a Million-Dollar Pitch Before Your Start a Business Chapter 3: The Five Slides You Must Have In Your Pitch Deck Chapter 4: Death of the Pitch Deck: Why Real Conversations Matter Chapter 5: Nine Big Mistakes That Will Scare Investors Away Chapter 6: Ten Tips to Writing an Amazon Business Plan Chapter 7: How to Get to the Point With Your Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Patti Fletcher Part I Reflections PART II: PLANNING YOUR PITCH Chapter 8: Where to Meet Angel Investors and How to Pitch Them When You Do Chapter 9: Improve Your Odds of Getting Funded With Investor Pattern Matching Chapter 10: Seven Reasons to Only Pitch Your Business In Person Chapter 11: Five Reasons Investors Are Ignoring Your Business Chapter 12: Eight Tips for Raising Capital to Fund Your Startup Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Jeremy Bloom Chapter 13: Your Pitch Will Fail If You Do These Three Things Chapter 14: Five Steps to Planning Your Perfect Elevator Pitch Part II Reflections PART III: RIDING THE ELEVATOR Chapter 15: 13 Tips on How to Deliver a Pitch Investors Simply Can't Turn Down Chapter 16: The Science of the First Impression Chapter 17: The Four Skills Needed to Make a Great Impression Chapter 18: Top Tips for the Perfect Elevator Pitch Chapter 19: Eight Tips on Giving a Presentation Like a Pro Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Scott Duffy Part III Reflections PART IV: CLOSING THE DEAL Chapter 20: How to Earn Attention and Respect From a Shark Chapter 21: Avoid These Mistakes When Pitching Your Business Chapter 22: Five Things Startup Investors Look for Before Investing Chapter 23: Three Common VC Conversations Translated for You Chapter 24: How to Use Psychology to Get Investors to Close the Deal Chapter 25: What I Learned From 400 Meetings of Pitching Investors Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Sally Outlaw Part IV Reflections PART V: PITCHING OUTSIDE THE ELEVATOR Chapter 26: Pitching and Launching a Product with Kickstarter Chapter 27: 12 Key Strategies to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign Chapter 28: How to Market Your Crowdfunding Campaign Part V Reflections Resources

What Can You Pitch in 60 Seconds?Whether you’re facing funding sharks or angel investors, we’ve got the keys to crafting that perfect pitch to help you secure the funds you need to launch your startup, build your business, and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.In this new edition of the Entrepreneur Voices series, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experts from both sides of the board roam present the game-winning strategies and deal-closing tactics you need to succeed. Dive in and learn how to:Build a business model and financial plan for your new ventureMake a great first impression and sell your idea in 60 secondsConnect with the investors most likely to finance your business ideaCraft a slide deck that will catch and keep venture capitalists’ attentionPrepare for on-the-spot questions in the board roomSee every “No” as an opportunity to find the perfect “Yes”Plus, gain exclusive insights from stars you’ve seen on Shark Tank, Planet of the Apps, Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, and more!About the AuthorFor more than 30 years, Entrepreneur Media, Inc. has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.

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