How to pitch your startup

On the second episode of The Hiten Show, I speak to two founders about how to pitch investors

We cover a range of challenges, including:

• One thing all great pitches have

• What investors actually care about

• The secret to telling a story in 60 seconds

• Common pitching mistakes and how to avoid them

Todayʼs founders

• Steve Witmer - Roster

• Michael Bishop - Spot

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Episode Timestamps

(00:00) Show intro

(00:26) Pitch Perfect

(00:33) Steve, founder of Roster

(05:54) Getting investors to pick you

(07:16) Micheal, founder of Spot

(13:07) Selling the founders’ story

(14:40) Rapid Fire Round

(14:50) Q1: Tips for pitching over Zoom

(15:32) Q2: One thing all great pitches have

(16:33) Q3: Most common mistake when pitching

(17:38) Q4: How to avoid common mistakes

(19:22) That's a wrap!

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Hiten Shahʼs “The Hiten Showˮ episodes are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute business, financial, or other professional advice. Audience members should not act upon the content or information found here without first seeking appropriate advice from an accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or other professional.