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Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

In a three to five sentence pitch, explain what your company does, who the customer is, and why it's better than existing solutions.

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PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

@ Y Combinator

PR + Content for Growth by Kat Mañalac and Craig Cannon

09/20/18

Related Takeaways

KM

Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Start your pitch with what your company does rather than why it exists, as this provides immediate context to your audience.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Draft a one-sentence pitch that clearly states what you're building and who it's for, using jargon-free language.

KM

Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Having a clear vision is essential for creating a strong one-sentence pitch that succinctly explains what your company does.

KM

Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

A good one-liner pitch is descriptive, conversational, and avoids jargon, clearly stating what you do and who you serve.

MS

Michael Seibel

03/15/19

@ Y Combinator

When pitching to customers, use industry jargon to build credibility, encourage them to discuss their problems, and quickly demonstrate how your solution can help them personally.

KM

Kat Mañalac

02/10/23

@ Y Combinator

Avoid using meaningless marketing jargon in your pitch; instead, provide a straightforward description of what your company does.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/26/16

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to clearly communicate what your product does and who your customer is within the first 30 seconds of a pitch to ensure understanding.

DT

Des Traynor

12/13/17

@ Y Combinator

When pitching a product, it's crucial to articulate a unique belief about the problem being solved, rather than just focusing on the product features.

KH

Kevin Hale

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

When pitching, ensure your idea is reproducible by clearly defining the problem, the solution, and the target customer.