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Published 04.04.2008 | Permanent Link | Comments (7)
Me and Geoff Vuleta, CEO of innovation consultant Fahrenheit 212, Alpha Mom's strategic partner
So, we have our financial projections, presentation materials, prototypes ready and walk in for our first meeting.
Our host comes out to greet us, but is rushed and immediately starts out by apologizing that he has some pressing business that needs attending. He only has 20 minutes to meet with us. How do you respond?
A) "Let's reschedule as we think we will need more time to take you through our business."
or
B) "Of course we can explain it in 20 minutes. It's not like you're asking for an elevator pitch."
What do you think we did?
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I'm the founding mom and the CEO of Alpha Mom. I'll be discussing the goings-on of this business or anything else that strikes my fancy. Yep, topics will run the gamut. If you have any questions, you can contact me at isabel@alphamom.com.
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Comments (7):
jenB said:
I bet you wowed him in the elevator in less than 20 minutes because you are an internet entrepreneurial rockstar. woooo!
Posted on April 4, 2008 01:16
Mir said:
I think you got down to business and had him hooked in 10 minutes. (Me, I would've panicked and stammered and completely botched it, but I'm sure you leapt right in....)
Posted on April 4, 2008 07:08
Angella said:
I second jenB, because you are all sorts of awesome.
Posted on April 4, 2008 07:35
Mom101 said:
Ooh, tough one. I'd probably throw it back at him: Great, we can jump right in...though if you've got an emergency we're happy to reschedule for a more convenient time.
But knowing you, you put on a big smile, reassessed, took a deep breath, then rocked that 20 minutes and left him asking for more.
Posted on April 4, 2008 07:38
alice said:
I just know what I would have done in that situation: throw up on his shoes. But somehow I think you would have handled the situation with a bit more aplomb. Go, Isabel, go!
Posted on April 4, 2008 08:50
Heather B. said:
B! Because you're you and you can do those things. Also because 20 minutes really is enough time. You just have to know how to work it and I am confident that you do.
Posted on April 7, 2008 13:39
LBee said:
Isabel, thanks so much for the update on Alphamom! I'm guessing you went with the 20-minute presentation and nailed it! Can't wait to hear what happens.
Posted on April 10, 2008 02:43