The hottest Pitching Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

What to do if your product isn’t taking off

Lenny's Newsletter • 5208 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24

Talk to more users to understand their pain points and needs
Consider changing your target audience and narrow down your focus
Adjust your product positioning, messaging, and pitch to effectively communicate the value of your product

All Change at Vittles

Vittles • 202 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24

🍲 Food & Drink Magazine Website Writing Pitching Editorial

Vittles has launched a new website with sections like Features, Restaurants, Recipes, Columns, and Projects, offering a diverse range of food and culture content.
Vittles is changing their pitching process to allow for more freedom in article submissions, encouraging writers to pitch ideas related to food with no restrictions on content.
Vittles is expanding their team with new personnel and editors, aiming to sustainably grow the online magazine with reader contributions.

Stray Thoughts... - Land of 10,000 Rakes

THE BATFLIP • 334 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23

🎾 Sports Baseball Playoffs Pitching Injuries

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the playoffs
The Jays playoff roster has some expected and surprising choices
There are insights and predictions about the upcoming games against the Twins

Getting investor introductions

Startup Real Talk • 485 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23

💼 Business Investing Networking Entrepreneurship Pitching Startups

Make targeted, tactical requests when seeking investor introductions.
Research and connect with investors who are relevant to your business.
Optimize for introductions made by founders of previous investments who can vouch for you.

Position Against Your True Competition to Win the Customer

Running Lean Mastery • 275 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23

💼 Business Competition Innovation Pitching

Identify your true competition beyond product categories.
Position yourself against what your target customer currently uses.
Expose and diffuse the competition by breaking the old and introducing the new way in your pitch.

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Show, Don’t Tell: Stop Wasting Time Talking About Your Background

Ubiquitous Thoughts • 98 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Investing Startups Venture Capital Pitching

Instead of listing your work experiences, show your enthusiasm and expertise directly.
Investors prefer to see your depth of knowledge by diving into your industry and product.
Focus on communicating your passion for the idea and the problem you're solving.

There Are Only Two Types of VCs - Here's How to Identify Them

Ubiquitous Thoughts • 78 implied HN points • 11 May 23

💼 Business Venture Capital Investors Startups Pitching Metrics

There are two types of VCs: product investors and metrics investors.
Product investors focus on understanding the product and its value proposition.
Metrics investors prioritize business metrics and company progress.

Surviving the end-goal ICP 🌤

The SaaS Baton • 39 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23

💼 Business Startups Venture Capital Pitching Fundraising

Startups selling to other startups may not have their founder persona as the eventual ICP.
Even with initial success, it's important for startups to continuously adapt and grow to meet market demands.
When pitching to VCs, consider sending a separate pre-read document to control the narrative and ensure alignment in meetings.

Pitch Me: "The Worst and Best Pitch I've Seen"

The Green Techpreneur • 4 implied HN points • 26 May 23

💼 Business Startup Pitching Investment Entrepreneurship Marketing

Investors look for a strong team, not just great tech.
Tech companies should focus on making their products market-ready and affordable.
Having ambition is crucial for a successful pitch.

Why market size is critical for your VC pitch

Exponentially • 3 HN points • 26 Jun 23

💼 Business Venture Capital Investment strategy Startups Funding Pitching

Understanding how VCs think about markets is crucial for funding success.
VCs aim to invest in companies with the potential to return the entire fund.
Start by showing the potential to grow big in the future, even if you start small.

No More Pitch Deck

Venture Prose • 39 implied HN points • 27 Feb 18

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Investment Startups Pitching Strategy

Pitch decks may not effectively represent the best entrepreneurs.
Focus on understanding your customers to pique investor interest.
When meeting with investors, emphasize team, market knowledge, and customer understanding over a pitch deck.

Demo Days are a cute waste of time

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16

💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurship Accelerators Funding Pitching

Demo Days in acceleration programs may not be as beneficial as they seem
Not all startups are at the same stage during an accelerator program
Instead of focusing on Demo Days, prioritize building your product and customer base

DECK + FAQ: The (necessary) killer combo for entrepreneurs raising funds

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Funding Pitching Startups

When preparing a pitch deck, focus on presenting no more than 20 words and 3 ideas per slide to avoid overwhelming your audience.
Create a FAQ document during meetings to document common questions asked and provide detailed yet concise answers that can be easily shared.
Sharing a FAQ document after meetings not only saves time but also helps track audience concerns and lets them rely on accurate information.

You only have 2 min to make a great impression

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16

💼 Business Entrepreneurship Data Analysis Pitching Startups Success

When pitching your startup, focus on delivering simple and bold data that show conversion, retention, and growth within a concise 2-minute pitch.
Ensure your pitch is empathetic, true to yourself, and clear to capture sincere attention and avoid boring your audience.
Craft your startup story by covering who you are, what you do, when you started, why people love your product, your unique value, KPIs, and ambitions, all within a time limit of 2 minutes.