Ten must-knows before a venture capital pitch presentation

10. Only the CEO can give the money pitch.
9. Check equipment or use your own projector and laptop.
8. Pace the presentation smoothly and evenly.
7. Don’t stroll or fidget around on the stage.
6. Don’t tell jokes. Ever.
5. Hand-outs are not your presentation.
4. Always use a remote control.
3. Don’t do a live demo of your product or service offering.
2. Don’t read your speech.
1. Never, ever look at the projector screen.