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In this YouTube video, Guy Kawasaki presents the 10-20-30 rule that I referred to in my previous post:

The YouTube video below features Guy Kawasaki discussing venture capital.  If you are relatively new to the subject, and are interested in it, I think you’ll enjoy the video and benefit from his insights.

In parts 2 and 3, Mr. Kawasaki offers advice on the use of PowerPoint when presenting to venture capitalists. He offers his 10/20/30 rule:

• Have ten slides
• Plan to speak for 20 minutes
• Use 30 point font

He also suggests the content that the ten slides should contain:

1. title (company name and contact information)
2. problem – what are you trying to solve?
3. solution – how do you solve it?
4. business model – how will you make money
5. “underlying magic” – intellectual property, unique knowledge, etc.
6. marketing and sales – what is your plan?
7. competition – what you can do that they can’t; what they can do that you can’t
8. team – listen to his comments on this
9. projections – what are your metrics and how will you get there?
10. status and time line – where are you today?

For parts 2 and 3, check YouTube for:

Guy Kawasaki on Venture Capital (pt 2)
Guy Kawasaki on Venture Capital (pt 3)