| If you're giving a reasonably clear + coherent pitch but the potential investor doesn't understand the problem or the business space you are in then it is probably not a good match for either party. I disagree with some of the advice on this thread that you should be explaining it as clearly as it takes - it assumes that the universe of all investors and the potential investor audience for your idea is a 1:1 map, which it isn't. I would never invest in a space I don't understand, even within the broad 'internet/technology space'. I know nothing about the finance space you are in, so even if trusted peers vouched for you I wouldn't get involved because I just don't know the space. Smart money is always better than dumb money, and if the investor doesn't know your space then its theirs would only be dumb money. You say you don't even need investment - if that is the case then don't waste a second of your time seeking validation from potential investors (which is what I feel you are doing)... seek customer validation instead by getting deposits, contracts for future business when the tool is available or at the very least, letters of intent. Good luck! EDIT: another thought - a space like yours probably relies heavily on 'who you know' because I'm guessing the size of potential customers is relatively small and insular. You're either already tapped into those circles or you're not - and that might also might be having an affect on the quality/suitability of people you are liaising with. If you are not well tapped into those circles then also consider what impact that will have if you can't setup the deals/get your foot in the door with potential customers even if your technology/product works and solves the problem. |