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The Secret to Pitching

A former entrepreneur, improv comedian and venture capitalist shares how to make your pitch stand out.
Source: Illustration by Guy Shield

Lakshmi Balachandra is a former entrepreneur, improv comedian and venture capitalist. She now works as a professor at Babson College, studying negotiation, pitching and trust development in the world of entrepreneurship. She talks us through how best to engage potential investors, partners and clients, and how to avoid mistakes that can kill a deal.

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