Since our first “Ask the VC” session was so popular, we decided to give it another go: this time with Marc Phillips, Managing Director at Arafura Ventures and author of Inside Silicon Valley: How the Deals Get Done. Marc and Gadiel Morantes, Chief Revenue Officer at Early Growth Financial Services, focused on crafting a winning startup pitch. One of their first pieces of advice was to ask for feedback when you get a “quick no” from a VC. It’s important to ask why, so that you understand what factors led to the investor’s decision to pass. Armed with that feedback, you can retool your pitch for the next investor. Here’s our roundup from the Q&A on what makes for effective startup pitches: What’s venture capitalists’ biggest pet peeves when dealing with entrepreneurs? Some founders don’t make the connection for investors as to why they should invest in you. Do the …
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