3 Lessons 💡

1) Don't Shy from Objections

• Put yourself in the shoes of a potential backer and anticipate three key objections to your idea. When pitching, don’t avoid those objections; lean into them. Avoidance only leads to more questions later, and the possibility that the backer tunes out the rest of your pitch. When Reid Hoffman was first pitching LinkedIn, the company didn’t have a dime of revenue. But instead of veering away from the revenue question, he hit it directly, showcasing ways the startup could make money down the line. Get ahead of these criticisms, and you’ll gain credibility for the stronger parts of your pitch

2) 4 C's of Your Support Team

• Collaborator: Improve idea as well as presentation delivery
• Coach: Help you understand if this is the right ...