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The Secret to PitchingA former entrepreneur, improv comedian and venture capitalist shares how to make your pitch stand out.

ByStephanie Schomer•

This story appears in theMay 2017issue of狗万官方.Subscribe »

Illustration by Guy Shield

Lakshmi Balachandra is a former entrepreneur, improv comedian and venture capitalist. She now works as a professor at Babson College, studyingnegotiation,pitchingand 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.

Related:5 Steps to Master the Art of Negotiation

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