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How to Win a Deal on Shark Tank: The Anatomy of a Perfect Business Pitch [Infographic]

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When it comes to landing a deal with the investors on the show, the entrepreneurs in some industries have it easier than others. Make investors believe that there's a lucrative market experiencing a specific issue that your product or service can remedy. A pitch needs to be compelling — to grab and keep investors' attention.

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Traits of Startup Unicorns in 2024 [Data + Expert Insights]

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Unicorn valuations come from evaluations and analysis conducted by venture capital firms and investors that review revenue and business models compared to the opportunities and growth of the respective markets/industry,” said Doug Applegate, the Associate Director of Purdue Incubator. Invest in an actively managed venture capital fund.

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Campaigns, thought leadership and project management – Early engagement, scoping and risk management

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20% Lack of fee-earner engagement 20% Lack of M&BD time/resource 20% Integration with other aims/projects/campaigns 13% Culture (politics, lack of rewards) 7% Lack of senior support 7% Unclear or unrealistic aims/expectations 7% Scope creep 7% Poor internal communications/silo mentality Related campaigns, thought leadership and project management (..)

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Top 7 Female Entrepreneurs to Inspire You

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Since the pair founded Away in 2015, it’s raised $31 million and sold more than 100,000 suitcases. More than 70 investors turned her down. Korey Goodwin was an easy sell; not only was she already convinced direct-to-consumer businesses (like Warby Parker) are the future of retail, she and Rubio had grown close at their old jobs.

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20 Best Business Books of 2017

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In 2015, Pao sued a powerhouse Silicon Valley venture capital firm for workplace discrimination and retaliation. Learn the origins of market efficiency and failures, the foundations of investor behavior, and the practical implications of the biggest financial missteps of our time (i.e., the 2008 meltdown).

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OpenView Expands Leadership Team with Promotion of John McCullough to Partner and Addition of Kate Ramirez as CFO

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McCullough joined the firm in 2015 as Vice President of Corporate Development, helping create and execute M&A and capital raise outcomes across the portfolio, establishing relationships with best-fit strategic and capital markets partners, and leading portfolio exit planning.

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The 5 Stages of Entrepreneurship

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A written business plan is even more essential if you’re seeking investors in your company. Potential investors want to see the extent to which you envisioned your business. This can mean taking on more stress than an investor-funded company. You desire to expand faster. Bootstrapping relies on a lot of sweat equity.