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:
- title (company name and contact information)
- problem – what are you trying to solve?
- solution – how do you solve it?
- business model – how will you make money
- “underlying magic” – intellectual property, unique knowledge, etc.
- marketing and sales – what is your plan?
- competition – what you can do that they can’t; what they can do that you can’t
- team – listen to his comments on this
- projections – what are your metrics and how will you get there?
- 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)