Cindy Machles is CEO and Co-Founder of Glue Advertising & Public Relations and a recognized expert in global branding and entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, chief marketing officer for a startup ...

Did you invent something? Do you have a terrific idea for a new product? You may think it’s time to present your idea to an investor and launch your business, but it’s not quite that simple.

In this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," our investors are fired up. Can contestants take the heat as they attempt to secure funding for their dream businesses? Before you pitch, make sure ...

At TechCrunch Disrupt, three investors took the stage to dissect what makes — and breaks — a pitch deck. Jyoti Bansal, a founder-turned-investor; Medha Agarwal of Defy; and Jennifer Neundorfer of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jodie Cook covers AI, marketing & LinkedIn for coaches & entrepreneurs To secure angel investment, founders must prioritize ...

It was a perfect sunny day and my spirits were high. My co-founder and I had a meeting lined up at one of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious investment firms, which had funded such startups as Snapchat ...

When pitching investors for capital, your instinct may be to highlight only the upside. But research shows that—when done right—candidly sharing setbacks can increase funding speed, lower borrowing ...