Watch These Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Startups to Judges from Techstars and AlleyNYC (VIDEO)
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pitching investor can be a nerve-wracking exercise. And that's before you add an audience.
Last month at startup accelerator Techstars' New York City office, seven brave founders or founder teams got up in front of a 50-plus member audience and a panel of judges to pitch their companies.
The judges were Jay Levy, co-founder of Zelkova Ventures; KJ Singh, director of Techstars NYC; Jason Saltzman, co-founder of the co-working space Alley NYC; and Ray Hennessey, Entrepreneur's editorial director. After each presentation, the panel was given the opportunity to ask two or three questions.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The above video shows the event in its entirety. For anyone looking to pitch investors, participate in a pitch competition or just brush up on their public speaking skills, it's a good resource. You'll see the techniques that worked, the ones that fell flat and get a sense of the necessary ingredients for a successful pitch. Enjoy!