Crafting a winning elevator pitch is an essential skill for entrepreneurs. In the fast-paced business world, the ability to clearly and concisely convey your idea can be the difference between ...

An elevator pitch is a concise and compelling summary of your business that can be delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator, typically 30 seconds to 2 minutes. This brief yet powerful ...

The last two pandemic years have had a profound effect on the daily lives of venture investors. Gone are the constant flights and in-person meetings. Gone are the business forums and casual chats over ...

Every cold call or first-time business encounter starts with an elevator pitch. When you meet people at a conference or tradeshow, the first question they ask is, "What do you do?" You should have a ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the early 2000s, marketing students were taught the importance of an “elevator pitch”—a ...

This week’s board of investors includes Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Kim Perell, CEO of 100.co and Gary Swart, partner at Polaris Partners. Entrepreneurs need the strength to ...

It’s all too easy to fumble your response to the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Even if it’s not an interviewer asking you that question directly, when presented with the chance to explain your ...

Make sure that your pitch doesn’t leave investors guessing what your product actually does. Take constructive criticism — sometimes getting a no can lead to the lightbulb moment that transforms your ...