You won’t have long to capture an investor’s interest, so you have to have a strong and well-delivered pitch. You don’t need a fancy slide deck or elaborate presentation, what you need is a rock-solid pitch. A strong pitch can stand on its own, and simply be supported by slides or other visuals. Your goal should be to create a pitch so strong that it doesn’t require visuals to convince an investor to come on board.
While you may not be able to find a direct connection so easily within your immediate network, you might be surprised by who’s connected to who in your extended network. You’re likely only a few degrees of separation away from someone who would be a great investor. Work your way up the chain, asking people to make introductions for you, and don’t be afraid to be persistent.