How To Master The Art Of The 60-second Pitch

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You have 60 seconds to make an impression. That is about 200 words. Open with a hook that piques interest and close with a request—ask for something. Write out your story and then hone it for the most powerful pitch you can create. To make…

Three Ways to Find Your First Customer

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Take your startup idea to the next level—a startup company—by getting paying customers. <click to tweet> Whether you are hoping to pre-sell your product or if you are ready to make a sale, here are three sources that may lead to your…

10 DAILY RITUALS FOR ENTREPRENEURS—Improving Everyday Routines

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Most everyone has rituals in daily life. We will look at ten everyday routines. And then we'll take those rituals and improve upon them to help you thrive as an entrepreneur.<click to tweet> WAKE — get up and get ‘er done! But first,…

Can't-Miss Event: 'How To Pitch To Investors'

Invest Southwest & Partners Present First 'Improving Investability Workshop' Invest Southwest, in partnership with Desert Angels, Arizona Tech Investors, Phoenix Enterprise Forum and the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, is holding…

Everyone Wins at Venture Madness

On March 5-7, 234 investors, inventors and startup fans converged on Talking Stick Resort for the inaugural Venture Madness Conference. They watched the final 16 live pitch before panels of judges, as the competitors were narrowed to eight,…

Things To Do In Scottsdale During Venture Madness

Whether you're a local resident or an out-of-towner attending the 2014 Venture Madness Conference in March, you will experience Scottsdale at its best time of year. The weather is perfect - highs in the high 70s and nighttime lows in the mid…

Bring On The Brackets

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The Venture Madness judges have deliberated and the verdict is in. It was no easy decision to select 64 finalists from the field of 119, as the quality of all applications was impressive. This is a true testament to the vibrant startup scene…

Madness, indeed.

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Venture Madness is already living up to its name, with nearly 120 startups from five states across 26 different industries applying to compete in the inaugural event. Only 64 ventures will make the cut to be seeded in the first bracket, which…

Competition Supports, Promotes Arizona As A Top State for Startups

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Arizona has ranked among the top states for entrepreneurial activity since 2000, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity. In 2011, it hit No. 1 with 520 startups for every 100,000 people. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce also…