Investors are looking for startups that understand their customers' problems and have a service that provides real solutions. Founders should focus on demonstrating their product's value to customers through a demo rather than lengthy presentations filled with buzzwords. A compelling entrepreneur or idea is important, but what will really impress investors is proof that the problem is large, the market is viable, and the team has the skills and experience to execute successfully on a business model that can achieve significant growth and revenue. Presentations should concisely explain the critical problem being solved, demonstrate the solution, identify the target customers and why they would pay, define the large potential market, and establish why the business model proposed would work and what the founders want from the investors