1:35:17We Hosted A SharkTank For SaaS Businesses
From My First Million · Published Jul 5, 2022 · Watch on YouTube
TL;DR
The hosts host a live “Shark Tank” event where five startups pitch for investment and feedback. Founders who clearly state the problem, market size, and their specific solution (e.g., Bakery for group airfare, Nickel Pass for enterprise paywall bypass) received the most interest; those with vague or jargon‑heavy pitches (e.g., FiveX, Munch) were criticized. The hosts conclude that traction (e.g.
Key insights
- Most founders “bury the lead” by not stating market size or the clear problem early; the first 30 seconds must make the business understandable.
- Using “ARR” when actually referencing run rate or “revenue” when it’s GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) confuses investors; always separate top‑line sales from actual revenue.
- A bad pitch is acceptable if the company has strong traction (e.g., $1M ARR), but a good pitch without traction is not.
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