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Coaching start-up entrepreneurs for their investor pitch is part of NEF’s DNA. At this month’s program committee meeting, thanks to a detailed presentation by Elizabeth Sikkenga, the creative force behind Crisp Marketing (www.crispstrategy.com) and an NEF marketing committee member, NEF coaches focused on how to improve the public speaking skills of NEF presenters. Although it is usual for the coaching teams to provide pointers to the entrepreneurs regarding their presentation style, it was felt that our process would benefit from a more dedicated review of the presentation skills. It was decided that Elizabeth’s presentation was a good basis to develop an assessment sheet that will guide the coaches in the future and to seek the involvement of professional speakers in the cadre of coaches though connections facilitated by Elizabeth.
Entrepreneurs interested in becoming a Showcase Presenter, should follow instructions at http://newenterpriseforum.org/BecomeShowcasePresenter
