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Where to Startup
Making a Successful Pitch

for the Alaska Entrepreneur, Innovator and Dreamer

This segment discusses making a successful pitch, including the most important aspects of a successful pitch, how to prepare, and what to do if things don’t go as you planned. Presented by John Niles Wanamaker, Managing Member, Alaska Venture Partners, LLC.

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Speaker: John Niles Wanamaker, Managing Member, Alaska Venture Partners, LLC

Topics:

  • Tell us about one of your favorite ventures
  • Why is developing a pitch important? [01:56]
  • What are the most important aspects of a successful pitch? [03:10]
  • What are the basics of a pitch? [04:50]
  • How should you prepare for a pitch? [05:29]
  • What if a pitch doesn’t go as planned? [06:14]
  • Describe one of your most successful pitches [06:53]
  • How quickly should you secure investors? [07:39]
  • Where can you find investors? [08:42]
  • Advice for rural entrepreneurs [09:07]

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