What’s More Important in Securing Investment: Your Pitch or Your Ethics?

Does a strong pitch alone secure an investor, or does it take something more? At our November 10th meetup, led by Mathew Kordolia , we explored this question. Mathew shared that while a compelling pitch can certainly attract attention, investors look beyond what’s on the surface. With their depth of experience, investors assess not just what you say in the pitch, but also the work ethic, integrity, and resilience your team demonstrates.

Key Takeaways from the Meetup

1. Building Trust through Authenticity: Investors value transparency, and showing both successes and challenges builds a strong foundation for trust. Mathew emphasized that sharing real stories—not just polished wins—often resonates more and sets a lasting impression.

2. The Importance of Work Ethic: While the pitch can captivate, it’s a team’s dedication to growth and their willingness to tackle hurdles head-on that truly reflects potential. Consistent hard work, as Mathew shared, is what investors look for as proof of long-term success.

3. Consistency and Accountability: Investors not only want to see a great idea; they want to feel assured that it will be carried through. The reliability of the team and its commitment to execution are just as critical as innovation itself.

Event Highlights

The event began with an introduction from our founder, Nikhil Sharma, who shared the journey and vision of COC. Mathew's session followed, engaging everyone with practical insights into investor relations and the deeper values behind a winning pitch. The session was both interactive and insightful, leading to discussions on the importance of persistence in the startup journey.

We then celebrated two incredible years of COC!

Feedback was shared, memories were captured in photos, and everyone connected over the shared goal of growth and collaboration.

Thank you to all who joined us and made the day memorable!