project name team members. the problem what problem do you address whose need is it what is the...

Project Name

Team Members

The Problem

• What problem do you address• Whose need is it• What is the “pain”• How important is it to address it

Have a story to tell – A picture worth 1000 words

The Market

• How big is the problem in numbers• What is the size of the market in $• Who are the customers• Who are the users• What could be the ROI (ROI is the VC’s Return

On Investment)

The Solution

• Clearly show that your solution solves the problem you stated

• Explain in simple terms since your audience may not be as technologically educated as you

Value Proposition

• What is your “unfair”/competitive advantage• What are the barriers to entry for you and for

others– “speed bumps”– “roadblock”– “bottleneck”

Competitive Landscape

• How is the problem addressed today• By whom• Positioning of the solution of a 4 quadrant

chart (better, faster, cheaper)

Tips

• After each slide make sure the audience is with you and in agreement

• Your objective is to be asked for another meeting

• Even if you are refused, you want to know why• Have backup slides (technology)