Pitch Smarter, Fund Faster
@jakobjensen.bsky.social
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Crafting stories that turn complex ideas into compelling pitches. Clear, credible, and inspiring communication to win support spark action, and drive investment. Happy to share what I have learned in my 25 years as an investor.
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Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
Vision matters, but so do quick wins. Show investors what they’ll gain in the short term while you work toward long-term goals.
January 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Vision matters, but so do quick wins. Show investors what they’ll gain in the short term while you work toward long-term goals.
Nothing ever gets easier. It's just you getting better. Practice is key.
December 17, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Nothing ever gets easier. It's just you getting better. Practice is key.
Don’t just pitch the product; pitch the vision. Show your audience the change they’re helping create.
December 17, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Don’t just pitch the product; pitch the vision. Show your audience the change they’re helping create.
Investors invest in teams as much as ideas. Show them why your team is the one to deliver. Execution is king.
December 16, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Investors invest in teams as much as ideas. Show them why your team is the one to deliver. Execution is king.
A clear and compelling narrative can turn a hesitant investor into a committed partner. How strong is your story? #Storytelling
December 13, 2024 at 9:39 PM
A clear and compelling narrative can turn a hesitant investor into a committed partner. How strong is your story? #Storytelling
"Yes, but..." does not mean "No", it means "I'd like to invest (or support you), but I need you to help me with good arguments to handle possible resistance in my organization."
December 11, 2024 at 2:25 PM
"Yes, but..." does not mean "No", it means "I'd like to invest (or support you), but I need you to help me with good arguments to handle possible resistance in my organization."
Follow-up matters. After your pitch, continue building relationships and showing progress to keep your audience engaged. #FollowUp #InvestorRelations
December 10, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Follow-up matters. After your pitch, continue building relationships and showing progress to keep your audience engaged. #FollowUp #InvestorRelations
Convey an emotional (grounded and authentic, not pathetic) arc in your story – the problem, the struggle, and the solution. Make your pitch memorable. #StoryArc #PitchTips
December 9, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Convey an emotional (grounded and authentic, not pathetic) arc in your story – the problem, the struggle, and the solution. Make your pitch memorable. #StoryArc #PitchTips
Don’t just ask for money. Show how your audience’s contribution creates value beyond financial returns. #FundraisingTips
December 6, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Don’t just ask for money. Show how your audience’s contribution creates value beyond financial returns. #FundraisingTips
Timing is everything. Highlight why now is the perfect moment for your audience to act. #Timing #Storytelling
December 4, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Timing is everything. Highlight why now is the perfect moment for your audience to act. #Timing #Storytelling
Your audience wants to see themselves in your story. Make them the hero, not just a contributor. #FundraisingStrategy
December 3, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Your audience wants to see themselves in your story. Make them the hero, not just a contributor. #FundraisingStrategy
Even technical solutions need human stories. Connect your idea to real people, real problems, and real impact. #PitchTips
December 2, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Even technical solutions need human stories. Connect your idea to real people, real problems, and real impact. #PitchTips
More brilliant storytelling: youtu.be/dZLC8LcCaB8?...
Informative. Interesting. Sort of fun. (Some may find it slightly annoyingly delivered for their taste, but it's hard not to respect PZ publishing harsh well-structured analyses on a variety of subjects again & again).
Informative. Interesting. Sort of fun. (Some may find it slightly annoyingly delivered for their taste, but it's hard not to respect PZ publishing harsh well-structured analyses on a variety of subjects again & again).
British Agriculture Is About To Suck Even More || Peter Zeihan
YouTube video by Zeihan on Geopolitics
youtu.be
November 27, 2024 at 9:08 PM
More brilliant storytelling: youtu.be/dZLC8LcCaB8?...
Informative. Interesting. Sort of fun. (Some may find it slightly annoyingly delivered for their taste, but it's hard not to respect PZ publishing harsh well-structured analyses on a variety of subjects again & again).
Informative. Interesting. Sort of fun. (Some may find it slightly annoyingly delivered for their taste, but it's hard not to respect PZ publishing harsh well-structured analyses on a variety of subjects again & again).
Every ‘no’ brings you closer to a ‘yes.’ Learn from rejections, refine your story, and keep pushing. #Resilience #FundraisingJourney
November 27, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Every ‘no’ brings you closer to a ‘yes.’ Learn from rejections, refine your story, and keep pushing. #Resilience #FundraisingJourney
Don’t just pitch the product. Show your audience the change they’re helping create. #VisionDriven #PitchStrategy
November 25, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Don’t just pitch the product. Show your audience the change they’re helping create. #VisionDriven #PitchStrategy
Timing is everything. Highlight why now is the perfect moment for your audience to act. #Timing #Storytelling
November 22, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Timing is everything. Highlight why now is the perfect moment for your audience to act. #Timing #Storytelling
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
November 21, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
Every pitch is a dialogue. Listen as at least much as you speak (remember you've one mouth, but two ears), and tailor your story to your audience's values. #ActiveListening #Fundraising
November 21, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Every pitch is a dialogue. Listen as at least much as you speak (remember you've one mouth, but two ears), and tailor your story to your audience's values. #ActiveListening #Fundraising
The best stories include obstacles. Be transparent about challenges, and show how you’ll overcome them. And how your investor's support will be instrumental in the process. #Transparency #InvestorTrust
November 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM
The best stories include obstacles. Be transparent about challenges, and show how you’ll overcome them. And how your investor's support will be instrumental in the process. #Transparency #InvestorTrust
Tell them what you want to tell them.
Tell them.
Then tell them what you just told them.
#communicationmasterclass
#knowyourstuff
Tell them.
Then tell them what you just told them.
#communicationmasterclass
#knowyourstuff
Twitter and responsible social media
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
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November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Tell them what you want to tell them.
Tell them.
Then tell them what you just told them.
#communicationmasterclass
#knowyourstuff
Tell them.
Then tell them what you just told them.
#communicationmasterclass
#knowyourstuff
Emotion is a decision driver. Don’t be afraid to show your passion when pitching your idea. #Storytelling #Fundraising
November 19, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Emotion is a decision driver. Don’t be afraid to show your passion when pitching your idea. #Storytelling #Fundraising
Your audience wants to see themselves in your story. Make them the hero, not just a contributor. #Engagement #FundraisingStrategy
November 18, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Your audience wants to see themselves in your story. Make them the hero, not just a contributor. #Engagement #FundraisingStrategy
Complex solutions don’t need complex explanations. Simplify your message, so your audience sees the value instantly. #Communication #InvestorPitch
November 18, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Complex solutions don’t need complex explanations. Simplify your message, so your audience sees the value instantly. #Communication #InvestorPitch
Sabine may not be my text book example of a storyteller. In theory, she requires my full attention for way too long at way too high a level. But she's in a league of her own where rules are different. This is brilliant communication to people who care!
November 17, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Sabine may not be my text book example of a storyteller. In theory, she requires my full attention for way too long at way too high a level. But she's in a league of her own where rules are different. This is brilliant communication to people who care!
Every great pitch includes three elements: why now, why you, and why them. 'Why them' is often overlooked. Nail all three of these, and you’re on your way. #PitchPerfect #Storytelling
November 17, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Every great pitch includes three elements: why now, why you, and why them. 'Why them' is often overlooked. Nail all three of these, and you’re on your way. #PitchPerfect #Storytelling