Showing posts with label elevator pitch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elevator pitch. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

I was asked to participate in a Google+  Hangout  hosted by Chance Barnett, CEO of Crowdfunder.  We discussed the keys to creating and delivering a Pitch to Investors.  All comments welcome. 

Monday, March 11, 2013

Winners of the 2nd Annual WinLAVA Pitching Competition


Three outstanding winners chosen in 2nd Annual WinLAVA Business Plan / Pitch Competition



Three outstanding winners were selected March 8th (International Women’s Day) by a team of distinguished judges in the Finals of the 2nd Annual WinLAVA Business Plan / Pitch Competition.

Winners were:
Dale Stuart, StarQuick Solutions Inc 
Angia Grigas, OneGo Inc.
Kathryn Arnold, Secrets of the Red Carpets

Judges for the event were:
Julia Dilts, Maverick Angels
Petra Griffith, Grandpoint Bank
Heather McCormick, Credo Law LLP and Pasadena Angels
John Peate, Peate Ventures

Finalists in the pitch competition before a sold out crowd at Century City were Marci Norkin-Schoepel of EcoPas LLC and Rebecca Ordonez of Mustered. Alternates included Yvette Ayers of Rare Attitude and Melissa Schulman of Yoga-Urt.

Prizes for the three winners were donated by Keiretsu Forum SoCal, Maverick Angels, the Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County, and Tech Coast Angels.

We will be accepting applications for the 3rd WinLAVA Business Plan / Pitch Competition beginning in October, 2013. If you know of a promising woman-owned/co-owned small business interested in coaching and growing her firm (especially innovative, creative, and/or disruptive enterprises in ground-breaking sectors of interest to the investment community), tell her to contact a member of the WinLAVA Steering Committee to learn more.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Elevator Speech TWEAK

We are offering an Elevator Speech TWEAK this month to all my business associates who are preparing for stellar business growth in 2011.

All businesses change and evolve over time. As with all changes, a strong elevator speech needs to reflect those new changes. When was the last time you updated your elevator speech? You may have added new services or products or gained insight that has changed how you do what you do. Attracting new clients for 2011 means that your elevator speech may need a touch up or it may not convey the message you need it to convey.

Think of it this way: If you are not hitting the revenue goals you hit a year ago, it's time update your elevator pitch.
In this highly interactive coaching session, we can work together to revamp your existing speech to play up your unique strengths or new business offering.

If you book and pay for one-hour session prior to December 31st you will receive a 50% discount off the normal $150.00 fee.

Looking forward to working with you.
laurelle@laurellejohnson.com