Here's how you can captivate investors for startups through effective public speaking.

Project a persuasive vision of the future! That is captivating! Articulate your powerful personal beliefs engaging body, mind and spirit. Own your presentation and your views, know your numbers and your scenarios inside-out and take every question as a new opportunity to go deeper into your arguments. You don't need everybody to agree with you! All you need is someone who understands your drive, can gaze into the future and see your proposed solutions working. Know your audience just enough to be able to build rapport and understand that they too want to look in the same direction! Believe in yourself and your ideas! That will be contagious and bring you closer to your audience!

keep all the basic things of public speaking in mind and and try these , if you are intersted 1.try to make it simple , behave like you have done these things before, which shows your experience while presenting, it bosts the interest of investors on you

To captivate investors, you need to start with a strong, relatable story highlighting the problem, your startup's journey, and your solution. A laundry list of facts and figures doesn't cut it. You've got to make sure your genuine passion shines through to build trust. If you are going to use visuals, keep it simple. There is nothing worse than 50 slides with too much content. Instead, clearly address the market opportunity, highlight your team's skills, and end with a compelling call to action. Lastly, make sure you practice thoroughly to deliver your presentation confidently and inspire investors to act.

Absolutely I do a full study of my audience prior to the session. The humor / the stories / the facts and flow, all changes depending on the audience. Identify what the audience expects, what they are talking or searching these days the most etc. that way you come across as a more relevant and relatable speaker.

Addressing a group of female entrepreneurs, I tailored my pitch to resonate with their aspirations. Emphasizing empowerment and community building, I showcased how our platform aligned with their needs. Anticipating their concerns, I confidently addressed queries, fostering trust and enthusiasm for our shared vision of success.

The main thing investors invest when it comes to a startup is the person. Initially it's not profit models or anything, it's you. How good are you and your story. Talk about how you discovered this idea, why you would believe in it. Even though you should not directly tell so, you must make your story sound of one that you will go ahead anyway even if they don't believe in you. Talk about initial rejections and how you hussled through. Then they know once they invest, you will keep hustling to grow their money too.

Appeal to the emotions of your investors before you engage their logical minds. How can you do that? By first telling a story. It could be a story of a problem you want to solve, a customer you wish to help or the future your business promises to shape. Let all the facts, figure, logic and research come later to support the story.

Be open and honest, share the story of your startup journey. From humble beginnings to overcoming challenges, paint a picture of resilience and determination. Make your story relatable and inspire them to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with confidence and perseverance.

Every story narrates a transformation and it is the very best way to directly connect with your audience. You don't need to make it up or have a 'I was broke and then...' story but tell your truth.

A lesser known driver of confidence is a strong, unwavering belief in your product/service/idea. remind yourself of all the reasons why you do what you do. Remind yourself of why your way works. Having unshakeable faith in what you do and why you do it will naturally make you sound confident.

Addressing a women's group, I used data to illustrate the impact of our initiatives. Through compelling visuals, I was able to showcase growth trajectory and market potential. This approach not only convinced minds but fostered support and collaboration for future endeavors.

Cliffhangers, plot twists, are a must to keep your audience engaged and looking for more. Take as an example, good monologuists...they start from a certain point, they then develop totally different points to link back with the beginning of their speech

Skills to be a good candidate for me would be: -Trust (FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT) -Patience -Energy and expressiveness -Clarity -Interactivity -Amusing (not being a clown) -Know the topic -Leaves the audience wanting more

Most people remember what you say at the end. Actually about 90% of te people will rememebr that. So clse with a bang. Investors may listen to 100s of pitches. But your one should remain among the top few in their head. Can you say something like, - I hope you won't be among the 99% that thought this would not work in another 5 years. But also make it cler you are not being snobbish or arrogant. Because the investors themselves are there because they got something right and knew something you didn't. So work on your close and make it memorable.

Adding on, Be genuine and articulate the presentation in a way to add value. The reason I say this is, investors who came for your presentation does not just walk in casually. They know what they are coming in for, have done their research and what they are looking for is, the wow factor and a genuine person who add value. Be authentic, stick to your guns.

A common mistake in investor pitches is leading with logic and only focusing on capability - yours, your software's or your team's. Some founders also never mention their challenges and how they solved them. they only paint a rosy picture of all the wins they've had so far. However, everyone knows running a business is hard. The solution? A balance warmth and capability. Remember, investors are not only deciding which business or idea they wish to bet on. They are also interested in the person driving the business or idea. Share stories, reveal your personal motivations, talk about your experience - both the wins and losses to make the pitch as real as possible. this will greatly increase your chances at making a mark.