A crash is when your competitor's program dies. When your program dies, it is an 'idiosyncrasy'.
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Here's what you should say [to an investor]: 'this is what my company does' It's that simple. What you're trying to do is get potential investors to fantasize about how your product or service will make a boatload of money. They can't fantasize if they don't know what you do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Clearly communicating your business model is essential to attracting investment.
In this quote, Guy Kawasaki emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity when presenting a business to potential investors. He argues that investors need a clear understanding of what a company does in order to envision its success and profitability, which is crucial for garnering their interest and support.
Themes
InvestorsBusinessClaritySuccessCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
A startup pitch at a venture capital meeting.
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