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Know Your Market #shorts

Name: Know Your Market #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-04-21T18:00:14+00:00
Duration: 27 s
Channel: Royston G King
Description: In this short, the speaker advises founders on how to pitch to investors by emphasizing the importance of clear, logical reasoning and a deep…

21 Apr 2024 · 0 min

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In this short, the speaker advises founders on how to pitch to investors by emphasizing the importance of clear, logical reasoning and a deep understanding of market history and future trends. He explains that investors, having reviewed countless decks, can quickly spot illogical or unfounded narratives. Conversely, when founders demonstrate thoughtful analysis, anticipate upcoming market shifts, and articulate why the timing of their solution is appropriate, they reinforce their credibility and increase perceived value.

An investor has seen a million decks, right? So if they can see that your logic doesn't make sense and you're just kind of pulling things out of thin air to try to tell a story, they can see that. But if what you're saying really shows that you've thought this through and you can foresee trends that are coming in the future, you've learned from what's been happening in the market previously and you really see the need for this and why the timing kind of makes sense, then it just further underscores your value.