In this YouTube video, Guy Kawasaki presents the 10-20-30 rule that I referred to in my previous post:
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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)
We had a discussion last term about globalization and its effect on enterprise structure and operations. This (slightly dated) speech by Sam Palmisano, IBM CEO, offers some background and insight that you may find interesting.
