I'm an entrepreneur seeking investment. Why should I apply to present?

First, the during the process of submitting to present you have an opportunity to use a variety of tools to improve your plan and your pitch. A benchmark survey to compare your business objectively against other successful businesses. An entrepreneurs checklist and investment summary scorecard to see if you are missing any of the key elements of your plan. Finally feedback from the online collaborations of early deal screeners to improve your plan whether you are selected. As a presenter, you'll reach a broad audience of potential investors.

If selected to present you will benefit from the coaching process. This process focuses on identifying key risk and return factors that investor look for and answering those questions during the pitch. Each presenting company is put through a structured process that starts with a standards-based assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and follows up with one-on-one coaching with industry experts to address the weaknesses. The presentation itself is honed through a collaborative "pitch practice", where companies do a dry run to each other. Few companies go through this process without making significant, positive changes in their business plans. The result: better presentations, based on better business concepts.