by Shira Levine
A PowerPoint presentation never promises to titillate like a Broadway production. But when it 
comes to presenting and pitching an idea to potential investors, it’s important to make the most of each frame of your slide show to create a powerful and selling narrative. While there are typically 120 pages in a film script, stick to no more than 10 slides for a presentation – any more will bore your audience.
Here are a few entrepreneurial tips for pitching your next presentation and hopefully getting those investment dollars.
1. Less is more.
Choose the information that shows you understand your potential client and their needs vs. rattling off as much info as you can. Reciting information that can be found in your handouts and your website is a waste of time. Remember, it’s less about you and more about what you can do for them.
2. Personalize your presentation.
Tailor talk to your prospective client and edit out the generic sales pitch. Customizing your presentation shows you know who you are talking to and what they are all about.
A PowerPoint presentation never promises to titillate like a Broadway production. But when it comes to presenting and pitching an idea to potential investors, it’s important to make the most of each frame of your slide show to create a powerful and selling narrative. While there are typically 120 pages in a film script, stick to no more than 10 slides for a presentation – any more will bore your audience.