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In this episode, Harvey explains why he’s so passionate about investing in startups and talks about the main qualities he looks for in potential investments. We also discuss one of the most important things that every founder should have in the startup game and during their pitches – integrity. Get full show notes and more information here: http://bit.ly/29UFpLJ

If you are a young college entrepreneur or are looking to put together a strong team, then you need to listen to what Elizabeth has to say. Being an entrepreneur since childhood, Elizabeth has drawn on her experiences and founded not one, but two startup venture capital firms that are helping to take over the world. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1SWOq4M

If you are a business owner, and you are looking for amazing photographs, you have to check out Andy’s site. Being an amateur photographer myself, I love Andy’s site because it is just chock-full of amazing images that you can buy for marketing that do not look like stock photos. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1IhcxZd

This week, I am excited to welcome our amazing guest, Stephanie Weiner. Stephanie is a 22-year-old on the investment team at Bain Capital, one of the most premier VC firms in the world. Before joining Bain, she was a founding partner at the DormRoom Fund. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1MtZkfu

Christina brings an alternative look at the importance of storytelling in the pitching to investors. She gives a detailed guide to help you figure out your signature factor in your story: What are trying to tell with your business? With her help, you can craft a powerful story that lets your investors know exactly what you and your startup stand for and how you are going to change the world. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1GGUGdJ

On this episode of The Pitch Deck, I am joined by a truly amazing guest, someone who is even influencing the way The Pitch Deck, podcast operates. Clay Collins is CEO and co-founder of LeadPages, the world's leading landing page and lead generation platform. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1NuunXs

Susan joins us today to share her incredible insight and wisdom on the best method to model your business after. With her advice, you can focus on the high pain points of your customers and create a company that will be a necessity, regardless of the financial climate. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1GMecQh

Today, on The Pitch Deck, I am excited to bring you Erik Eliason to the show. Erik is the cofounder and CEO of Storefront, the world's largest marketplace for connecting brands and retail spaces for short-term pop-up rentals. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1jjDznO

On this episode of The Pitch Deck, I am thrilled to have Shruti Gandhi as my guest. Shruti is a managing partner at Array Ventures. She is focused on investing in "agitated" entrepreneurs that are working hard to reinvent today's world of work. Shruti previously worked with True Ventures, Samsung’s Early Stage Investment Fund, and three other funds where four of her companies had successful exits in less than three years.  You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1LuaoKV

We always have wonderful guests, but it's not often that we have a guest that has the wisdom, perspective and experience that John does. Leveraging his 20 years of experience from Goldman Sachs to the venture capital world, John helps his firm be uniquely poised to help founders grow their businesses. You don’t want to miss John’s actionable tips and advice that will help you find the right investor, be it angel or VC, for your growing business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1O1nKPa

If you are an entrepreneur with a focus in digital media, then you to need to listen up. Bringing his passion for business and engineering together, Sim started out working in venture firms until, ultimately, becoming a partner at BDMI. He joins me today to share his journey to venture capitalism and what you need to know before approaching VCs. You don’t want to miss Sim’s tips and tactics for ensuring you have your priorities and team in order before your next pitch.  You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1NFmJdT

This week on The Pitch Deck, I am thrilled to welcome Matt Bachmann to the show. Matt is the co-founder of Wandering Bear Coffee in New York City. Wandering Bear is taking a new approach to the exploding cold brew iced coffee category, focusing on making cafe-style iced coffee convenient for those that want to enjoy it at home or at work. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1Xz0avX

On this episode of The Pitch Deck, I am excited to welcome Elizabeth Kraus to the show. Elizabeth is an active angel investor and the co-founder of MergeLane. MergeLane is an accelerator for high-growth startups with at least one woman in leadership. Elizabeth and her team recruit companies from all over the world, only to accept ten select high-growth startups for its annual program. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1JFkcPm

If you are an entrepreneur, and you are passionate about the problem you are solving and you need to raise capital, then you need to listen to what Vincent has to say. He joins me today to share his incredible story of how he created FlashFunders and started helping entrepreneurs grow their companies. You don’t want to miss Vincent’s advice that may help you be the next startup to work with his company, get the funding you need, and make your business the next big thing. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1MHG7Gz

On this episode of The Pitch Deck, we are happy to welcome Sumeet Shah to the show. Sumeet handles sourcing, executing and monitoring new opportunities at Brand Foundry Ventures. He has over six years of experience across the startup and private equity industries. Sumeet formerly ran the new business strategies at Gist Digital and handled business development and project work at Gotham Consulting Partners. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1gSnJ1G

Eliot was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at T2 Venture Capital, where he accelerated portfolio companies, sourced and vetted deals, and advised foreign governments on innovation policy and capital formation. Eliot joins us today to share his experiences and talk about the art of storytelling and your pitch. With his help, you can master the craft of storytelling to help you get the funding your business needs to grow and flourish. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1Mhmm8I

Gillian joins the show today to share her journey into the start-up world while working as a consultant and journalist, traveling throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. She shares how she married her two passions into a profitable and exciting new business that has people buzzing. You don’t want to miss Gillian’s advice that will not only help you explore the world but also couple your passion with a sustainable and profitable business plan. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1OYe31e

We are very excited to introduce our guest today, who is not only a second-generation Pitch Deck guest but an entrepreneur, Jeff Nadel. Jeff is the founder and CEO of Klink, a company behind the app that lets you order beer, wine, and spirits for delivery on-demand. He is a 22-year-old entrepreneur who took a leave of absence from the University of Pennsylvania to build his company full-time. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1HT4Y7n

Today, we’re excited to welcome Michael Bruch, the founder and CEO of Willow, a social discovery app created for people who value personality. Willow is a social media experience that emphasizes more than just a user’s photos. It highlights the uniqueness of everyone’s personality in a fun and sociable way. Their mission is to provide every single user with the opportunity to get engaged, talking, and ultimately meeting new people in a positive, light-hearted and fun way. Get full show notes and more information here: http://thepitchdeck.com/podcast/michael-bruch

On this episode of the Pitch Deck, we are very excited to welcome Geri Stengel. Geri is the founder and president of Ventureneer, a market research and content marketing company that helps corporations reach small businesses through thought leadership. She is a former adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at The New School and a Kauffman FastTrac GrowthVenture facilitator. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1LYulFl