‘That’s Insulting!’: Watch the Pitch That Got Investors Hot
On the new episode of ‘Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch,’ find out what investors want to hear — and don’t want to hear — in the boardroom.
Key Takeaways
- On ‘Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch,’ entrepreneurs have just 60 seconds to pitch their business.
- Success in the elevator means cash and mentoring that will change the course of contestants’ businesses and lives.
- Learn the dos and don’ts of winning an investor’s attention and trust.
Every week on Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch, contestants have just one minute to win a life-changing investment for their business.
In order for a pitch to succeed, it needs to pack in a lot of information in 60 seconds: the problem the business solves, its valuation and traction, who the founders are, and what the ask is.
What shouldn’t be included in a pitch? An insult to the investors you’re pitching, as one contestant team quickly learns.
On this episode, contestants get a crash course in pitching dos and don’ts. Here are three big lessons learned:
- Investors want to support entrepreneurs, but ultimately, they want to make money. Deals need to be enticing for both sides of the equation.
- Know your numbers. Investors want to know your margins, number of SKUs, revenue, and projections. There’s no time for “ums” in the boardroom!
- Be aware of investors’ history — are you pitching someone who is invested in one of your competitors?
Watch now to find out if anyone is able to ace their elevator exam and walk out with a business-boosting deal. You never know who will rise to the top or sink to the bottom on Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch!
Season 13, Episode 3 Board of Investors
- , CEO of , serial entrepreneur and investor
- , Managing Partner,
- , General Partner,
Season 13, Episode 3 Â鶹Éçs
- Erika and Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt, founders of , a portable solar charging station.
- Orleatha Smith, founder of , soothing beverages high in probiotics, antioxidants, and beta-carotenes.
- Psyche Terry, founder of , supplements offering hydrating formulas for hair and skin, all crafted with natural extracts.
Season 13 of Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch is presented by . New episodes stream on Wednesdays on Â鶹Éç.com and Â鶹ÉçTV. Follow Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch on , and .
