How do you pitch a startup when you don't know VCs but have a business plan and beta prototype?

They all have websites and take submissions. Start there. Also, find a funded company you have a connection to and ask for an intro.

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As an African American who is about to launch my business. I want to provide all enthicities my service, but I want to give minorities job opportunities that we don't alway...

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor.

I don't know. I like to make business decisions that are best for my customers, not for personal reasons. If you achieve success with your business then look into doing s... (more)

How do you maintain momentum and productivity on a startup when you are not seeing results as quickly as you hoped?

Answered by Micah Baldwin – Founder, Graphic.ly

There is a moment in the life of every startup where the founders go "what the hell?" Its really faith and re-examination. Sometimes, its just a timing thing. You have to w... (more)

Answered by Michael Garrity – Founder, CommunityLend

Tough question to answer without knowing more of your intent but I would say find someone at a bank related to your operational area who you think should care (marketing, o... (more)

How do I get clients to disclose their budgets?

Answered by April Dunford – Product Marketing Expert. Posted in Sales

LOL - it's annoying isn't it? Of only those lousy customers would just tell us how much they have to spend, we would know how to price stuff! I don't know if there's a su... (more)

What do you know now that you wish you knew back when you were starting your first company?

Answered by Tim Berry – Founder of Palo Alto Software

Leading by example, leading by being a nice person in theory and letting everybody do their thing, isn't enough leadership as a company grows. In the beginning, when it's a... (more)

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