Business Plan Business Plan Presentation & Pitch

Question 1

What is a pitch deck?

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A concise visual presentation (typically 10-20 slides) used to present a business to investors

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A detailed 50-page business plan

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A product packaging design

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A legal prospectus

Question 2

What is the 'Guy Kawasaki 10/20/30 rule' for pitch decks?

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10 slides, 20 minutes, 30-point minimum font size

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10 investors, 20 slides, 30 days to close

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10 minutes, 20 slides, 30-second hook

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10 rounds, 20 investors, 30% equity

Question 3

What does a compelling problem slide in a pitch deck accomplish?

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Creates urgency by clearly illustrating the pain point the business solves

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Lists all company expenses

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Describes competitor weaknesses

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Shows the company's org chart

Question 4

What is due diligence in the context of investor presentations?

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The thorough investigation investors conduct to verify a business's claims before investing

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The pitch rehearsal process

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A legal compliance checklist

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The process of writing the executive summary

Question 5

What is an investor's 'term sheet'?

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A non-binding document outlining the key terms of a proposed investment

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A summary of the pitch deck

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A signed investment agreement

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A list of investor references

Question 6

What is the 'traction slide' in a pitch deck?

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A slide showing evidence of market validation such as customers, revenue, or partnerships

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A slide about the company's manufacturing process

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A slide listing all employees

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A slide comparing competitor pricing