[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6X0Uykr8lQ&list=TL8QqkFTexnw3YweYevw4rowT-jDhuuQmw]
Peter Liu, Associate at New World Ventures sits down to discuss what he and his team are looking for in startups.
Tips for Pitching-
- Survival of the fittest- Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? Being an entrepreneur is hard work and takes lots of commitment and resilancy. Venture capitalists want to make sure you can survive the fundraising process and being turned down multiple times. Make sure to show your determination and love for you product!
- Turn your vision into a real product- Make sure if you don't have the talent you need, you are surrounding yourself with people that have those talents. Venture capitalists want to see that you have people surrounding you that will drive your business forward. Show them this!
- TEAM TEAM TEAM- It is important to show that you are team player!! In the end, your company is your team and you need to work well with them! Show them the great chemistry of your team!
If you want to learn more from Peter, watch the whole episode of Silicon City. Silicon City is a show presented by SWC Technology Partners based on startups in Chicago.
