How to Pitch Your Company

Being able to present an effective pitch is key for securing investment. Y Combinator's guide will help you create an engaging pitch.

It is much easier to talk to an investor if they understand what your company does. As a founder you’ll have to pitch your startup countless times. To be effective, your pitch has to be clear and concise.

In this post I’ve condensed the pitch creation process to answering seven questions. If you can answer all seven questions succinctly you’ll be well ahead of the curve.

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