7 Things I've Learned About Sales from Venture Capital
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As some of you may know, I’m currently interning for what’s called a “venture accelerator”. The company helps prepare startup companies to give their pitch to venture capitalists and angel investors (investors who give money to new companies in order to generate a return). The experience has been good for a few reasons. One, as someone who is interested in starting their own business, I’ve gained insight into the process of raising money for your ideas. Secondly, it’s taught me a lot about selling. These CEOs are “selling” investors on their business idea in hopes they will write them a check to fund their idea. It might sound easy if you’ve got a good idea but a good idea isn’t enough; you need to know how to sell it.
7 Things I've Learned About Sales from Venture Capital
7 Things I've Learned About Sales from…
7 Things I've Learned About Sales from Venture Capital
As some of you may know, I’m currently interning for what’s called a “venture accelerator”. The company helps prepare startup companies to give their pitch to venture capitalists and angel investors (investors who give money to new companies in order to generate a return). The experience has been good for a few reasons. One, as someone who is interested in starting their own business, I’ve gained insight into the process of raising money for your ideas. Secondly, it’s taught me a lot about selling. These CEOs are “selling” investors on their business idea in hopes they will write them a check to fund their idea. It might sound easy if you’ve got a good idea but a good idea isn’t enough; you need to know how to sell it.