3 Things to Remember When Pitching to Investors Flashcards
Ladder up
verb
To get to a higher level
I’m trying to ladder up and improve my skills.
You should try to ladder up this year and change careers.
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Unique
adjective
One of a kind / different from everything else
They have a very unique approach to advertising.
The pizza at that restaurant has some unique toppings.
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Competitive landscape
adjective - noun
The competition one has in any given field
Looking at the competitive landscape, perhaps we should reconsider our approach.
There will be quite a fierce competitive landscape waiting for you.
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Bet on the jockey
proverb
To invest based on the management team, not the product
He has made a lot of money and always bets on the jockey.
“Bet on the jockey, not the horse” he always told me.
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What’s in it
phrase
What is the benefit
I don’t really know what’s in it for her, but she wants to live in France.
There’s not really enough in it for me to buy the house.
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Equation
noun
A complicated situation
Technical problems are just part of the equation for a startup.
I don’t really know what to do in this equation.
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Figure
verb
Think / expect to be case
I figure we might have to rethink this project.
She figures she will move overseas this year.
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Down the road
idiom
In the future
I don’t know what the city will look like down the road.
Down the road you’ll probably be able to understand what I said.
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Exuberant
adjective
Extremely energetic & confident
She has a very exuberant personality.
I think we need a more exuberant president.
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