Pitching Pro: 10 Non-Obvious Red Flags to Avoid When Seeking Investment | Jason Della Rocca

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#1 – You suck at pitching.

#1.5 – No, really, you suck hard at pitching!

#2 – Pitching problems instead of opportunities.

#3 – No clear articulation of what the hell you are pitching!

#4 – Confused between pitching a product vs a

company.

#5 – Pitching passion with no sacrifice or commitment

#6 – Having a completely internal focus with no external

perspective (no insight).

#7 – Not having the right team composition.

#8 – No roadmap or long-term vision.

#9 – No traction.

#10 - No clear ask.