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Dave McClure - How to Pitch a VC (aka Startup Viagra: How to Give a VC a Hard-On) from Chris Hutchins on Vimeo
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This looks like a good business model plan for startups that are tech focused or scalable, but does it accomidate the needs for service based businesses?
Are VCs missing an opportunity to invest in less risky but steady revenue stream solution based busineses that offer services?
Posted by: Jeremiah Owyang | Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 03:36 AM
Thanks. Now I have "Love in an Elevator" stuck in my head.
Seriously though, good preso.
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Posted by: Shai Berger | Monday, March 23, 2009 at 06:16 AM