Pitching to a VC can be like trying to have a conversation with a three year old. We're constantly distracted, off on tangents, difficult to keep focused.
We also get bored really easily.
That's why you need to start off every pitch--be it in an elevator or in a meeting--with a hook. A hook captures the audience's attention and gets them leaning in.
But what makes for a good hook?
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