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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.
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The Best Way To Launch Your Startup | Startup School
@ Y Combinator
02/10/23
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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.
KH
Kevin Hale
09/13/19
@ Y Combinator
To make your pitch clear, avoid ambiguity, complexity, jargon, and unnecessary preambles, and focus on being conversational.
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.
KH
Kevin Hale
09/13/19
@ Y Combinator
A great pitch is one that can be easily understood by anyone, even someone unfamiliar with your industry.
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.
KH
Kevin Hale
09/13/19
@ Y Combinator
Your pitch should be straightforward, allowing the listener to grasp your idea without needing to ask clarifying questions.
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.
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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.
KH
Kevin Hale
09/13/19
@ Y Combinator
Conciseness in your pitch shows that you have thought deeply about your idea and can communicate it efficiently, which reflects on your ability to manage your business effectively.