Episode description

On this episode, host Lloyed Lobo at Boast.AI welcomes Anne Dwane, Co-Founder & Partner at Village Global.

Most investors spend only 1-3 minutes looking at a pitch deck, so how can you make sure that your pitch deck stands out from the crowd?

It all starts with a great startup story when delivering your pitch. It isn't just a marketing tool: your company's startup story is—your mission, your goals, and the problems you're here to solve.

It's a powerful resource that will help you find and build connections with the people who will help your startup grow; from the right investors to stellar team members, co-founders, advisors, and customers.

Today, Anne shares insider tips on fundraising pitches and running an efficient, effective fundraising process.

Specifically, Anne will cover:

6:21 - The best people to talk to when you're fundraising 

11:24 - The most important things for an investor pitch

15:15 - How to pique curiosity

17:30 - How to give clarity on what you're doing

24:06 - The number one job of an investor meeting

27:39 - Modifying your pitch strategy based on time allocation

29:30 - The best pitch she's ever heard

33:38 - Pitch deck tactics

38:02 - Should you send your pitch deck before a meeting?

40:36 - Feedback on audience pitches

Learn more at https://tractionconf.io

Connect with Anne Dwane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwane/

Learn more about Village Global at https://www.villageglobal.vc/

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