Posted: November 12th, 2010 | Author: catherine | Filed under: Press Releases | View Comments
October 19, 2010. Even when capital investment is at an all time low, entrepreneurs with fresh ideas can still get financial backing. Angel investment group Vydrogen has launched their first elevator pitch challenge and the winner will take $2500 to the bank. Other successful entrants will gain access to Vydrogens Angel Investment Network, saving them anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars that’s normally charged just to get in front of investment groups.
Elevator Pitch Challenge is based on the old adage about a business idea that gets pitched to an executive quickly and concisely- in the time it takes to ride an elevator to the top floor. Vydrogen is looking for a winning 90 second elevator pitch that doesn’t overwhelm with details, but cuts to the chase about a big idea.
Vydrogen founder Jack Martin has big hopes for the Elevator Pitch Challenge. Martin says the Elevator Pitch Challenge isn’t just about finding a winner and giving away $2500. “My hope is that through Elevator Pitch Challenge, people will learn more about Vydrogen and come to us for help getting their new business ideas off the ground. When Vydrogen is a go-to investment group for entrepreneurs not just here in Colorado, but across the U.S., I’ll know we’ve succeeded in our mission at Vydrogen.”
Elevator Pitch Challenge is open for public entry. Entrants can submit their video pitch at www.elevatorpitch.co now through December 31, 2010. The Elevator Pitch Challenge will be judged by Vydrogen founder Jack Martin, Ben Lee M.D., Nick Casares, Greg Tanner and Ted Menadier.
Posted: November 12th, 2010 | Author: catherine | Filed under: Press Releases | View Comments
October 19, 2010. Announcing the start of Elevator Pitch Challenge, sponsored by angel investor group Vydrogen. Entrepreneurs (or anyone with a big idea!) can register and submit their elevator pitch video online at www.elevatorpitch.co.
The best elevator pitch can win a $2500 grand prize and other highly qualified elevator pitches can gain access to Vydrogens’ investment network. This is a great opportunity for anyone needing business funding, who wants to get an idea in front of investors, gather valuable feedback, connect with new advisors, and possibly win some cash.
Judging the video submissions for Elevator Pitch Challenge is Vydrogen CEO Jack Martin, Managing Partner Greg Tanner, website and internet guru Nick Casares, Ted Menadier MBA, Ben Lee M.D. and Stephen Ryan. BIO’s on all judges can be found at Vydrogen’s website www.vydrogen.com.
“Major opportunities in the marketplace often arise from market convergence, a scenario where the status quo dominates. That’s where Vydrogen comes in. Simply put, we are helping forward-thinking entrepreneurs disrupt the status quo. This basis of doing business inspired us to create the Elevator Pitch Challenge. There are people out there with ground-breaking ideas for new businesses and new products. Our job is to find and to fund them,” commented Vydrogen CEO Jack Martin.
The Elevator Pitch Challenge is based on the elevator pitch concept, popular in the venture capital community. It is an extremely concise presentation of an entrepreneur’s idea, business model, marketing strategy, competitive analysis, and financial plan, which is delivered to potential investors.
Posted: September 16th, 2010 | Author: ncasares | Filed under: Press Releases | View Comments
Vydrogen announces Ben Lee, M.D. has joined the company’s Advisory Board. Dr. Ben Lee offers Vydrogens’ Advisory Board his expertise in medical, biological, health care and beauty related ventures.
Dr. Lee has been practicing specialized medicine for 18 years. He is also owner and director of theAdvanced Medical Aesthetics Center, which provides education for health care professionals seeking new careers in the aesthetic medicine industry. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: September 2nd, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Press Releases | View Comments
Denver based business network Vydrogen connects entrepreneurs and startups with investors is offering Colorado residents free business plan analysis. Seasoned or first time entrepreneurs are welcome to use this free service and can submit their business plan online at http://www.vydrogen.com/ideas.php.
“Our team of professionals is on board and ready to be agents of change for Colorado entrepreneurs. I talk to people every day who have incredible ideas for a new product or a business concept and most have ineffective business plans, proof of concept or executive summaries. We’d like to help our community members be successful and achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. A solid business plan is the first step towards success and we have the resources to help people craft their dreams into reality, and for the time being we are actually giving away this service to Colorado residents,” commented Jack Martin, Vydrogen CEO.
Posted: August 30th, 2010 | Author: ncasares | Filed under: Press Releases | View Comments
Vydrogen announces the development of an Angel Investment Fund for Women’s Beauty Consumer Goods specifically for new consumer products to market.
Vydrogen announces the development of an Angel Investment Fund for Women’s Beauty Consumer Goods specifically for new consumer products to market. Vydrogen CEO Jack Martin has partnered with Ben Lee, M.D., a Denver, Colorado Plastic Surgeon to lead and select top quality investment opportunities. Dr. Lee’s 18 years of experience in women’s cosmetic procedures offers unique potency and perspective to the consistently performing consumer market segment. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 25th, 2010 | Author: ncasares | Filed under: Elevator Pitch | View Comments
A chance to get in front of real investors!
Now announced, Vydrogen will be hosting the first semi-annual Elevator Pitch Challenge. Participants in the challenge will have 60 seconds to put their new venture idea to a judging panel that will include private equity investors, successful entrepreneurs and other experts in the field of entrepreneurship. It’s up to you to put your best foot forward to gain the investors serious consideration. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: August 25th, 2010 | Author: ncasares | Filed under: Press Releases | View Comments
DENVER, CO, June 25, 2010 – A new full-service business consultancy will seek out business opportunities and invest in ideas and products that identify vulnerabilities in traditional market leaders. The new company, Vydrogen, will provide a continuum of resources to entrepreneurs and the community. By focusing on leading-edge, diversified investment opportunities, they plan to direct the full-scale planning and execution of high-growth business ventures from inception to implementation and distribution.
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Posted: August 24th, 2010 | Author: ncasares | Filed under: Press Releases | View Comments
Angel Investor group Vydrogen announces their Elevator Pitch Challenge has begun. Budding entrepreneurs (or anyone with a big idea!) can register and submit their elevator pitch online at www.elevatorpitch.co.
The best elevator pitch can win a $2500 cash prize and other highly qualified elevator pitches can gain access to Vydrogen investment network. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: June 28th, 2010 | Author: Gregory Tanner | Filed under: Strategy | View Comments
When starting a new businesses, entrepreneurs go through the myriad of tasks to get done. In my experience around the startups I see that a critical process is overlooked and most importantly never implemented. This is strategy. By strategy I mean more forward and agile looking thought. It’s a little more crafty than a business plan. Your business plan is important in the thought process, but looks more at viability. Strategy is how you are going to accomplish marketing, develops culture and develop brand DNA. It focuses on short term [12 to 18 months] objectives.
I rank strategy as the highest weighing success factor after management. Why? Because when managers execute a well thought out strategy it develops some really cool companies. Companies that I think are really cool that had a great strategy are Chipotle, New Belgium, SmashBurger. If you look at these companies they have strong values, big brand and strong customer loyalty. So how does a start up think about strategy? Read the rest of this entry »
