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Re: Talking Points For Entrepreneurs (Beyond the Elevator Pitch)

Nick Thacker — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:30:12 -0000

This article is outstanding! I want to sit down and write out my questions/answers and then have friends and family grill me! Five stars, Matt!

Re: Talking Points For Entrepreneurs (Beyond the Elevator Pitch)

mattwinn — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:33:11 -0000

Jun, thanks for the kind words. If you've got a minute, you're pitching a "trailer," something enticing to encourage a "full viewing." Checked out, and enjoyed, your blog.

Lexi, I briefly looked into Services4Stock. A couple thoughts: (1) for a company with serious growth ambitions, giving up stock for advertising should be viewed as VERY EXPENSIVE advertising (especially since it's easier than ever to receive free coverage if one has a great product); (2) I like that in a business cycle downturn, when publishers will have more unused ad inventory, startups will also be more cash strapped and both parties can really benefit. Thanks for pointing me their way!

Best,
Matt

Re: Talking Points For Entrepreneurs (Beyond the Elevator Pitch)

Mista Lexi — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:25:16 -0000

Matt,

I would love to hear your take on Services4Stock (www.Services4Stock.com), I wan into an ad of theirs in the NYTimes I think on the 25th or 26th of Nov. I think this might be a very contagious idea, but surprisingly I have not seen any forum or blogg posting discussing it. What are your thoughts?

Sincerely,
Lexi

Re: Talking Points For Entrepreneurs (Beyond the Elevator Pitch)

JunLoayza — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:39:04 -0000

Hi Matt,

I just recently entered into a 1-minute pitch competition at Anderson at UCLA. I've talked to countless investors, and a lot of them stress the importance of the 1-minute pitch because they just don't have the time nor the attention span to listen to a long drawn out explanation of your company.

Its great to hear your perspective on the issue of talking about your company and pitching it correctly. I know that I love to just start talking, and sometimes I get caught up with all the little detailed features of our product that I lose focus about what's really important. Your three points definitely drive home the point to keep the core of your company direct and cohesive.

Best,

Jun Loayza
www.junloayza.com

Re: Talking Points For Entrepreneurs (Beyond the Elevator Pitch)

ConanRay — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:59:53 -0000

Hello Matt,

I liked what you said. I try to build an Entrepreneurs Investors community. Our idea is to bring to entrepreneurs advice that will help t hem in the growth process. They can post their needs. Most entrepreneurs are too isolated and just don't know what to do. They also do not have all the financial resources to ask for advice. We will be honored if you can participate to our community.

I leave you the decision to publish the address of the website.

Thanks and good work!

Re: Talking Points For Entrepreneurs (Beyond the Elevator Pitch)

mattwinn — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:53:38 -0000

Thanks, Ben, for stopping by and leaving a note.

Welcome to peHUB readers!

Best,
Matt

Re: Talking Points For Entrepreneurs (Beyond the Elevator Pitch)

bdthomas — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:43:39 -0000

This post is gold; thanks Matt!