31 - How To Deliver The Perfect Pitch - Michael Hyatt

8 Apr 2019 · 36 min

Episode 31 - How To Deliver The Perfect Pitch - Michael Hyatt

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In today's episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Michael Hyatt, one of Canada's top entrepreneurs who is known as a technology visionary. They talk about pitching ideas to investors, and what it takes to pitch in a successful, compelling way.

Michael is an investor on the podcast "The Pitch" and was a “Dragon” on CBC’s online Dragons’ Den. He co-founded BlueCat, which sold to Madison Dearborn Partners, and Dyadem, a highly successful software company acquired by IHS. Michael is an active investor and philanthropist who chairs the Hyatt Family Foundation.

Here are some moments from their conversation:

Put on an investor's hat. (4:43) Discuss investor return of capital. (6:48) An overview of a great pitch. (8:51) Future cash flow potential - Facebook example. (10:01) Defend your starting gross margin. (11:29) Raising money is not success; minimum return of 3x. (14:55) Agreeing to take investments means agreeing to sell. (16:50) Rule of 50. (20:06) Avoid comparing your company's worth - cat show example. (22:30) Culture and integrity are key. (26:12) Top 3 pieces of advice to 'pitchers.' (34:01)

Listen now to hear more!

Learn more about Michael Hyatt: https://www.speakers.ca/speakers/michael-hyatt/

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