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   elevator pitch

   

   anon cowrd, Mar 1st, 2000 @ 12:49am

   
   

   The 30 second pitch is essential.
   If you can convince sombody that you are
   competent, capable, and excited about
   delivering on your new-found opportunity
   then you can win people to your cause and
   bring in funding, employees, and keep up
   a strong team spirit.
   
   If you can only stumble through a monologue
   that doesn't begin to describe what you do,
   then you will have much trouble getting
   the attention of the people you need to
   make your business successful.
   
   You can't win the game if you don't know how
   to pitch. And a good honest 30 second intro
   that really shows your enthusiasm goes further
   than a methodical plan from someone who
   doesn't have the energy to make it happen.
   
   

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   Re: elevator pitch

   

   Mike (profile), Mar 1st, 2000 @ 2:02am

   
   

   Trust me, I know all about the elevator pitch (or the more important "urinal pitch"). I understand how it works, why it's done, and why it's important. I disagree, however, with your statement that those 30 seconds is more important than a methodical plan. It's certainly possible to cram 30 seconds of excitement and buzzwords but not be able to see the bigger picture and how to execute.

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